National Project Coordinator and Business Development Specialist

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 global Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. The Regional Programme in Livestock and Pastoralism for Climate Change Adaptation in Eastern/Horn of Africa is designed to contribute to the development of sustainable climate resilient pastoral systems in Eastern/Horn of Africa that could improve the livelihoods of pastoral communities. The programme aims to enhance the resilience and adaptive capacity of pastoralist communities. It focuses on creating income-generating opportunities based on circular economy principles, especially supporting women and youth; conserving the environment, biodiversity and promoting initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emission and sustainable use of transboundary natural resources to improve the social and living conditions of people engaged in the Pastoral Livestock Value Chains in the region.

Reporting Lines

The programme will be implemented under the overall supervision of the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO)/Chief, Animal Health Service (AGAH)/, the functional and administrative supervision of the FAO Representative in Tanzania, the direct supervision of the ECTAD Country Team Leader in Tanzania, immediately guidance of Programme Coordinator and with additional technical backstopping of the SFE Resilience Team for Eastern Africa.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will ensure that workstreams and activities across the outcome areas of the Regional Programme in Livestock and Pastoralism for Climate Change Adaptation in Eastern/Horn of Africa project (GCP/INT/1051/EC (PLACE) are operationalized and implemented in a desirable manner, and that the programme objectives and deliverables are met. This includes managing and coordinating the respective team members and implementing and ensuring that their delivery is adequate, and where not, necessary adaptation is provided.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Provide leadership to project staff and ensure smooth implementation of GCP/INT/1051/EC (PLACE).
•    Coordinate and manage the programme's inception phase activities, including the context analysis, investment mapping, revision of project work plan and strategy, as well as the set-up of the necessary implementation structures and processes.
•    Lead the implementation of the project (overall), preparation of project work plans, timely provision of inputs, organization of workshops, training programmes, and liaison with responsible officers at national and sub-national levels for effective coordination and successful delivery. 
•    Facilitate participatory program planning processes to develop workplans together with key stakeholders to ensure coordination with other networks, programmes, and initiatives, and in line with government policies. 
•    Lead in budgeting and budget monitoring to ensure required financial resources are properly allocated for project activities implementation.  
•    Technical lead for the implementation of the economic pillar of the project, focussing on creating income-generating opportunities across agro-pastoral value chains with a focus on supporting women and youth in particular. The specialist will be responsible for day-to-day field activities implementation for this pillar.
•    Conduct a gender, youth, and conflict-sensitive pastoral value chain assessment in targeted clusters.
•    Establish value chain stakeholders, engagement, learning, and innovation platforms for networking and information sharing.
•    Establish and support pastoralist production groups (feed, milk, meat, honey, hides, and skins) and conduct tailored training and coaching.
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, especially within the District Councils and community leadership structures and ensure to engage the Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and target communities to ensure that communities and local authorities targeted by the project activities participate receive pertinent, accessible, and timely information. 
•    Directly liaise with the respective cluster focal point in Kenya, being the counterpart for the Mara-Serengeti cluster implementation under the EU programme, under supervision of the ECTAD Country Leader
•    Develop and share regular annual, periodical, field mission reports, as per FAO reporting guidelines, and provide inputs to MEAL, communication and advocacy documents where necessary. 
•    Organizing and conducting field work, workshops and events as necessary
•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

•    Master’s degree or PhD in development-related sciences, Agricultural Economics, Animal/Livestock production, Veterinary Science and or rangeland resource, environmental science, Communication Development, or related fields.
•    At least five years of progressively responsible experience with at least 5 years in management position(s)
•    Minimum of five years of relevant experience in public / private service or academic/research setting on animal health or production in various disciplines within the sector.     
•    Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili
•    National of Tanzania

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
•    Knowledge on climate smart livestock practices and experience in pastoral value chain development projects

Selection Criteria

•    Experience in participatory rangeland resources management is an added advantage.
•    Knowledge in community development is essential 
•    Experience in pastoralism/pastoral production systems is essential

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION