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Organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations (FAO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Representative /Head of Programmes
Vacancy Announcement Number: IRC3282
Grade Level: P4
About US:
The
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global
mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the
standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’
growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to
make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead
active, healthy lives.
About Project:
The
Sawlog Production Grant Scheme Phase III is a joint initiative between the
Government of Uganda and the European Union whose primary objective is to
encourage private sector investment in commercial timber plantations through
provision of grants and technical support. It aims at increasing the incomes of
the rural population through commercial tree planting by small, medium and
large scale planters and local communities, while at the same time helping to
mitigate climate change effects through intensive afforestation.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator oversees the Technical
Management Unit (TMU) and is responsible for the overall administration,
technical implementation and day-to-day coordination and monitoring of the
project activities including budgeting, planning and reporting. The Project
Coordinator will be in charge of planning, organizing and coordinating the
technical and operational delivery of the project’s work on commercial forest
production and its contribution to increasing incomes and mitigating climate
change effects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Offers technical leadership on the
    development, the implementation and evaluation of the project including
    work plans; reviews relevant documents, strategic and budget and finance-
    related reports; identifies priorities, liaises with relevant parties;
    identifies follow-up actions;
  • Manages capacity development activities,
    design and delivers training workshops, seminars, makes presentations on
    assigned topics/activities;
  • Manages the preparation of various written
    outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports
    and studies, inputs to publications;
  • Actively contributes to consultative and
    other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics,
    identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations;
  • Leads field missions, including provision of
    guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties;
  • Prepares terms of reference for consultants;
    manages of project personnel, equipment and assets; prepares procurement
    plans;
  • Coordinates and reviews the assessments of
    issues and trends for the implementation of the project and the
    preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies;
  • Offers technical backstopping to ensure
    quality and effectiveness of project implementation;
  • Leads promotion and advocacy for good
    practice in commercial forestry;
  • Serves as Secretary of the Project Steering
    Committee;
  • Performs any other duties as required by the Deputy
    Representative /Head of Programmes
Key Results: Leadership and technical expertise for the
planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting of the project activities,
products and services in accordance with the project logframe and work-plans
and budget.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the Food and
    Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Project Coordinator
    job opportunity should hold an advanced university degree in Forestry,
    Natural Resource Management, Economics or Business Administration and
    Management
  • A minimum of seven years’ experience in the
    planning, development and operational management of projects and/or
    programmes;
  • Prior experience in more than one location or
    area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in the
    planning, development and operational management of projects and or
    programmes
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of the
    Ugandan forestry sub-sector, and specifically commercial forestry in
    Uganda, East Africa sub-region or within the African region
  • Extent and relevance of knowledge and
    experience in working in the United Nations System and/or FAO’s
    programming mechanisms and/or donors such as the European Union
    Development Fund (EDF) is considered a strong asset
  • Broad knowledge and experience in working
    with government institutions in Africa or other developing countries is
    desirable
  • Internationally recognised certification or
    post-graduate qualification in project management or natural resources
    management/economics is considered an advantage
  • Results-oriented
  • Good team ethic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Skilled in building effective relationships
  • Possess computer/word processing skills.
  • Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
  • Working knowledge of English, French or
    Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian
NB: Please note that all candidates should adhere to
FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United
Nations on the aforementioned capacity should apply online, Click Here->
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Deadline: 11th April 2016 by 23:59 Central European Time
(CET)

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