FAO National Project Coordinator Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. FAO Kenya looking for “National Project Coordinator”. Applicants with a Degree in irrigation may apply on or before 12 November 2022.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO National Project Coordinator Jobs 2022
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 31 October 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of National Project Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | National Project Coordinator |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Degree in irrigation |
| Experience Required | Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 12 November 2022 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2022
Reporting Lines: The National Project Coordinator for WaPOR Phase 2 / Water Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya, direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programmes), the Project Land and Water Officer (NSL), Inclusive Value Chain Sub-Programme Lead, the Creating Innovative and Sustainable Models for the Feed Industry project manager, and in close coordination with Administrative Section of the FAO Representation in Kenya.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The National Project Coordinator for WaPOR Phase 2 / Water Specialist will perform the following key functions.
- Coordination meetings at national level as well as at project level with the other selected countries;
- Organization of national workshops: identification of participants, agenda preparation, facilitation and reporting;
- Liaise with other relevant regional and national institutions for sharing of information and experiences.
- Support the development of country implementation and engagement plan in the country together with project partners and key stakeholders.
- Coordination and communication with government counterparts, national partners and stakeholders and the WaPOR partners (IWMI, IHE-Delft) as well as FAO colleagues;
- Ensure gender-sensitive implementation of project, including gender disaggregated data, gender-sensitive analysis and gender balanced participation in workshops;
- Prepare project mid-term reviews and project completion reports, including budget, Terms of Reference (ToR) of studies and consultancies, technical specifications for procurement
- Write and review programmes documents (reports, manuals, etc.)
- Assist in the developing relevant concept notes and project proposals
- Perform other related duties and activities upon instructions received from Project Officer, NSL, Team Leader- Governance of Natural Resources Sub-programme, Assistant FAORs, and the FAOR.
Qualification & Experience:
- Degree in irrigation, soil and water engineering, agricultural water management, agricultural engineering or related fields
- Ten years relevant work experience in irrigation engineering/water management including conducting water productivity research, analysis and reporting using WaPOR and other tools is a requirement
- Ten years of relevant work experience on infrastructure projects, specifically for water resources infrastructure and irrigation projects, including carrying out pre-feasibility studies, design and construction supervision in Kenya
- Working knowledge (level C) of English and Swahili
- Must be National of Kenya
Other Details
- Organizational Unit: FRKEN
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
- Duration: 12 MONTHS
How to Apply FAO National Project Coordinator Jobs 2022
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The Closing Date: 12 November 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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