Organizational Settingย
FAO Azerbaijan Partnership and Liaison Office, in close cooperation with the government and its in-line Ministries/Agencies, contributes to the sustainable agri-food systems, and supports the government with addressing issues food security, agriculture and rural development, natural resource management in the country. FAOโs technical assistance, provided mainly through projects, includes institution building, development of knowledge and competencies, and exchange of experience among FAO member countries.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Azerbaijan, the programmatic guidance and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative, and the technical guidance of Lead Technical Officer associated with the assigned projects, as well as in close collaboration with the Field Program Support and Operations Specialist, the International and National Consultants, other team members and with the Agrarian Service Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture.
Technical Focusย
Coordinator will undertake the following duties for the implementation of UTF/AZE/021/AZE - Improvement of Seed and Agro-Chemical Laboratory and Certification Services under the Agrarian Services Agency and UTF/AZE/017/AZE: โSupport for Structural Reform and Strategic Development of Agrarian Services Agencyโ projects.
Tasks and responsibilities
โข ย ย Oversee day-to-day implementation of the project in line with the work plans
โข ย ย Assure quality of project activities and project outputs
โข ย ย Prepare annual and quarterly work plans and draft Terms of References (ToRs) for all inputs
โข ย ย Prepare timely and quality project progress and implementation, all monitoring reports for submission to FAO (in accordance with reporting procedures)
โข ย ย Support the planning and initiation of regular events for raising visibility and awareness related to projectโs goals and activities
โข ย ย Make sure that all necessary inputs (personnel, technical support services, sub-contracts, training, equipment and supplies) are provided in a timely manner
โข ย ย Support senior colleagues in leading of the project team and monitoring the performance of their tasks and assisting them in their work, as necessary, to ensure smooth implementation and delivery of projectโs activities
โข ย ย Regularly (at least monthly) liaise with the project LTOs for updates and further technical guidance.
โข ย ย Support the implementation of project task force meetings and Project Steering Committee meetings;ย
โข ย ย Support the identification of best practices and lessons learnt, ensuring their proper documentation and dissemination
โข ย ย Ensure that the proper Monitoring & Evaluation of assigned programmes/projects are carried out
โข ย ย Perform other duties, as requested
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
โข ย ย University Degree on social and administrative sciences such as economics/agricultural economics, management, international relations, agriculture, or any other relevant disciplinesย
โข ย ย At least 5 years of experience in field project implementation, agricultural and environmental management, multicounty projects under the international framework
โข ย ย Working knowledge (level C) of English
โข ย ย National of Azerbaijan or resident of the country with valid work permit
FAO Core Competencies
โข ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย Teamwork
โข ย ย Communication
โข ย ย Building Effective Relationships
โข ย ย Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
โข ย ย Extensive experience in the management of complex projects at national or regional levels;
โข ย ย Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
โข ย ย Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners developing effective working relationships; and
โข ย ย Experience with UN system is considered an asset.