Project Officer (Project Coordinator)

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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

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.

Organizational Setting
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty (GAAHP) initiated under the G20 Presidency of Brazil aims at providing sustained, high-level political impetus to eradicate poverty, hunger, and malnutrition worldwide. Under the Alliance, a Policy Basket will provide a menu of policy instruments proven to have a positive impact on reducing hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty that can be adapted to national or subnational contexts, and whose adaptation and implementation can be supported, upon the request of a Global Alliance member.

These policy interventions will be supported through a combination of three pillars\: i) a National Pillar for domestic policy and programme implementation and/or direct country-to-country support and lesson sharing; ii) a Financial support pillar for multilateral and bilateral funding, development finance, innovative financial mechanisms, climate funding, philanthropy and others; and iii) a Knowledge pillar where institutions offer technical assistance and cooperation, capacity building and knowledge sharing. Global Alliance members can both provide and request support for any of these components.

The Global Alliance is implemented through a Support Mechanism hosted by FAO to create synergies and leverage technical expertise of the UN Development System and its existing footprint of UN agencies, funds, and programmes. The Support Mechanism will consist of\:

• a Rome Office based at FAO that will focus on the knowledge and finance pillars;
• three Global South Offices in Brasilia, Addis Ababa and Bangkok that will focus on the national and knowledge pillars; and
• a Washington Office that will focus on the finance pillar and relevant technical expertise and contributions by the International Financial Institutions (IFIs).

All five offices will work under the overall leadership of the Director of the Support Mechanism of the Global Alliance, who will lead the Support Mechanism on delivering the priorities established by the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty in accordance with FAO’s rules and procedures. This Support Mechanism shall remain autonomous from the hosting organization as an independent mechanism that will follow the mandate and approach contained in the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty´s Terms of Reference and Governance Framework as well as the guidance from the Board of Champions and Core Group of the Global Alliance.

This position is located in the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines
The Project Officer (Project Coordinator) reports to the Director, Support Mechanism of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.

Technical Focus
The Project Officer (Project Coordinator) will support the implementation of the Support Mechanism with a focus on project coordination and management.

Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

Key Functions

• Researches and analyses technical-related issues on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; assists in the review of relevant documents and reports.
• Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and documents as well as technical input for reports and web pages.
• Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments, studies and projects and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes, and databases.
• Oversees the updating of databases and web pages.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams, and/or leads working groups/teams collaborates with other divisions and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development activities within Alliance Members such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, and on-line tools.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Specific Functions

• Develops a comprehensive work plan, including key milestones, deliverables, tasks, timelines and resource allocation, for the successful coordination of the Global Alliance Policy Basket support.
• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders, such as Procurement Service, Legal Office and Finance Division, to ensure the smooth execution of any tender processes.
• Monitors project progress against the established plan, identifying any deviations, risks, or obstacles that may impact the timely and successful completion of deliverables.
• Communicates proactively with project team members and stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of project objectives, tasks and deadlines.
• Coordinates and leads regular meetings, providing updates on project status, discussing key issues and facilitating decision-making processes.
• Acts as a focal point for project-related communication, managing stakeholder expectations and promptly addressing any concerns or inquiries.
• Prepares and presents regular project status reports to Director of the Secretariat and other Support Mechanism offices.
• Undertakes any other assignments related to the implementation of the Terms of Reference of the GAAHP.
• Performs other duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science, international development, international relations or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area.
• Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building effective relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of administration, human resources, finance and management.
• Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation.
• Extent of knowledge of planning and budgetary processes and associated tools.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation and results-based management.