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member countries in the Pacific subregion – Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Republic
of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and one Associate Member, Tokelau. SAP is responsible
for developing, implementing and overseeing programmes and projects to address food security, nutrition, agriculture, and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with subregion wide institutions and entities. The Subregional Office is a
subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok.
About the Sustainable transformation of domestic agrifood systems project in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands.
This New Project, Funded By The Delegation Of The European Union (EUD) To The Pacific With a Duration Of Three Years, Aims To Foster Resilient And Sustainable Agrifood Systems In Fiji, Samoa And Solomon Islands By Enhancing Domestic Crops And Livestock Production. The Project Is Working Towards The Following Three Outputs
Output 1: Strengthened policy and institutional environment in support of national agrifood systems transformation agenda
Output 2: Strengthened sustainable and community-based production systems
Output 3: Strengthened capacities for sustainable agrifood systems
FAO SAP is inviting applications from highly qualified and motivated candidates for the role of National Agrifood Systems Coordinator (NASC). Three NASCs will be recruited through this process and one NASC will be based in each of the three project countries – Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands. The NASCs will lead the project implementation in their respective countries while working as a team for promoting overall regional development.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance of the FAO Sub-regional Coordinator (SRC), the NASCs will directly report to the Technical Adviser (Agrifood Systems), who is the project leader based in Suva, Fiji.
Technical Focus
- Strengthening of national agricultural policy and institutional ecosystem to enable agrifood system transformation
- Sustainable enhancement of crop and livestock production in the Pacific region
- Establishment of agribusiness incubator in the country
- Enhancing capacities of the civil society organisations, farmers groups, intermediaries and other stakeholders for enhanced domestic agricultural production and productivity, value addition and healthy food consumption
- Effective knowledge sharing
Tasks And Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the Technical Adviser, provide effective leadership for the in-country project implementation, ensuring the achievement of project objectives within the allocated budget and timeline.
- Diligently work towards successful implementation of the project in the country by studying and internalising the project background, its objectives as they align with the dynamic national agrifood systems goals and stakeholder aspirations, and through collaborative team effort.
- Take full ownership for the delivery of the project Output 1 in the country, and oversee the delivery of Outputs 2 and 3 by organizing and managing agreements with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and other collaborators.
- Lead the formulation of the first-year workplan for the country within three months of the project commencement, in consultation with the Technical AdviserLead Technical Officer (LTO) and the key national stakeholders and support the AO in obtaining the Project Steering Committee (PSC) approval of the same.
- Coordinate, monitor and periodically report on project implementation from both technical and administrative perspectives in the country.
- Assist in the planning and organization of half-yearly PSC meetings and the Annual Review and Planning Meetings (ARPMs) to facilitate review of in-country project activities, formulation of subsequent annual work plans, and wide knowledge sharing.
- Proactively respond to the evolving policy needs in the country. Build national capacities to develop and maintain an enabling policy environment for agrifood system evolution.
- Work effectively with the FAO SAP operations and administration teams and take ownership of drafting the agreements, selecting the service providers, signing and executing Letters of Agreement (LoA) with relevant project partners and ensuring effective implementation of the agreements.
- Proactively plan and follow through on all project procurement-related matters in a timely manner.
- Work closely with government ministries and other value chain actors to enhance domestic food production, value addition, improve trade and marketing ecosystems to promote affordable and nutritious food consumption.
- Facilitate technical coordination and collaboration among government counterparts, national technical officers, international consultants, and project partners.
- Provide in-country technical backstopping and ensure the quality and effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge-sharing activities. Assist in organizing periodic project meetings.
- Assist in developing and implementing an effective communication and knowledge-sharing strategy for the project.
- Assist in the development and timely submission of quarterly, annual, and final reports (both technical and financial).
- Support the organization of project evaluation in consultation with the FAO Evaluation Office, Project Task Force (PTF), and PSC, ensuring effectiveness and timeliness.
- Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the project management team for the successful execution of the project.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- University degree in agriculture – Specialization in agricultural economics, agribusiness management, agronomy, policy, rural development or related field is an advantage.
- Five years of relevant experience in agriculture project management roles.
- Working knowledge of English. Knowledge of the respective national language (Samoa) is preferred.
- National of Samoa
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Demonstrated record of accomplishment in agriculture policy support, agrifood system development, or agribusiness development is essential
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
Additional Information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Job Posting
14/Dec/2023
Closure Date
28/Dec/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit
SAPDD – Programme, Policy Coordination
Job Type
Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition
NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level
N/A
Primary Location
Samoa-Apia
Duration
12 months with the possibility of extension
Post Number
N/A
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- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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