Technical coordinator Plant protection and production

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 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.

FAO's office for Lebanon is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Lebanon. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level. This position is based in FAO Representation in Beirut, Lebanon. 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 and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Lebanon, the direct supervision of the Resilience and Liaison Officer, working closely with the Programme Leader Output and Technical Specialists in the assigned disciplines, and in collaboration with FAO staff and partners.

Technical Focus

The Technical Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of multi-agency projects and the realization of project outputs. S/he ensures collaboration and engagement throughout project delivery, consults with key project stakeholders, government, and donors, is responsible for project management, resource allocation, programme objectives and monitoring.

Tasks and responsibilities

•     Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation
•     Lead and supervise overall project planning and implementation to ensure technical coherence between different project components related to plant production and Protection; per the approved Project Document and the results-based Annual Work Plan and Budget, and in compliance with FAO procedures and Resource Partners’ requirements
•     Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
•     Establish and strengthen working relations with various stakeholders for effective implementation of plant production and Protection programme activities, and ensure adequate information flow, discussions, and feedback among the various stakeholders of the project;
•     Reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
•     Assists in thematic area policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.
•     Support the establishment of a robust M&E system and ensure strong learning, communication, and knowledge management within the project team and with wider stakeholders
•     Prepares various written outputs, e.g. drafts background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, project activity reports, etc.
•     Prepare timely periodic programme progress and financial reports (including budget revisions if necessary) with adequate technical input and coordination with other units
•     Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
•     Perform other related duties and activities as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•     Advanced degree in agriculture, crop science, agronomy or related fields
•     At least 7 years of working experience in policy advice and analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development, and monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes and/or in the relevant field.
•     Working knowledge of English and Arabic.
•     National of Lebanon

FAO Core Competencies

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

Selection Criteria

•     Experience with a UN Agency or International NGO is desirable.
•     Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Word, Excel essential.
•     Limited knowledge of French is considered an asset.

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