Project Team Leader

Organizational Setting

Recruiting by the hiring unit of FAO Madagascar, under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative in Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles and stationed within the Programme Development and Coordination Section (PDCS) of the Ministry of Agriculture Climate Change and Environment.

Reporting Lines

Under the direct managerial and administrative leadership of the FAO Representative in Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, Seychelles as the Budget Holder, under the technical supervision of the FAO Programme Coordinator for Seychelles and in collaboration with the PDCS;

Technical Focus 

The Project Team Leader shall coordinate the implementation of Technical Coorporation Programme (TCP) and Regional Projects in collaboration with all members of the project taskforce  

Tasks and responsibilities

The Project Team Leader will be responsible to:
•    Ensure efficient and quality project(s) implementation and coordinate all project activities; 
•    Supervise the work of the projects consultants involved in project implementation (including local NGOs, contractors and suppliers) and ensure timely delivery of services provided by consultants, suppliers, contractors and implementing partners;
•    Establish and maintain close collaboration and working arrangements with the FAO/ PDCS, national/international consultants, experts and support personnel engaged by the project(s) and provide day to day support to prepare, update and manage the project(s) implementation plans and budget, monitor their implementation including projects’ activities consistently in line with FAO rules and procedures under the guidance of the FAO and PDCS’s SOPs;
•    Keep track of the main milestones, activities and deliverables and ensure immediate corrective actions with the project team and partners to ensure effective and timely project deliveries;
•    Organize, and prepare background information and project progress reports and all terminal reporting (including achievements and bottlenecks) and regular project meetings (Steering Committee, RAC etc) in a timely manner;
•    Capture good practices and lessons learned during project implementation and collaborate with FAO and PDCS for project dissemination and provide recommendation(s) for sustainability of achievement post project;
•    Ensure visibility of project activities and achievements in close collaboration with the national project taskforce and communication team;
•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements   

•    University degree in agricultural/environment, social sciences, business, marine or related subject 
•    At least 5 years of relevant experience in project/ programme management 
•    Working knowledge of English
•    National of Seychelles

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Strong project management and organisational skills,
•    Computer literacy 
•    Ability to provide team leadership and motivation
•    Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision

Selection Criteria 

•    Ability to work under minimum guidance
•    Ability to meet deadlines
•    Adaptability, flexibility, and availability to respond to emerging opportunities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION