Project Coordination

•    Prepare annual work plans/budgets and submit for consideration and approval
•    Support the hiring of national and international consultants for delivery of specific aspects of the FAO-led activities 
•    Liaise with relevant FAO units (country office, sub-regional, regional, and headquartered) to lead from FAO’s angle, the implementation of all activities, including: 
o    Instituting FFS master trainers in Liberia and ensuring it joins the global FFS community of practice;  
o    Liaising with other donors to send trainees to the FFS Master Trainer training at their own cost (i.e. up to 20 additional trainees)
•    Provide technical support to the MoA and key government partners responding to specific technical assistance requests and needs, including, but not limited to backstopping national processes and providing trainings and workshops;
•    Facilitate program activity planning, logistics, implementation and reporting;
•    Work closely with MoA/NCO and decentralized (CACs, DAOs) staff to ensure mobilization of and support to lead farmers to achieve programme results
•    Lead the preparation of annual (further disaggregated per quarter) procurement, HR and travel plans
•    Lead the preparation of (narrative) reports and support the drafting of financial updates/reports
•    Support the preparation of annual M&E plans;
•    Undertake required field missions and ensure timely submission of back-to-office reports
•    Support the preparation, signing/contracting, and monitoring of the implementation  contracts and MoUs under the projects
•    Support the development of communication products key to ensuring FAO, MoA, partner and donor visibility at all levels
•    Ensure that all cross-cutting – including M&E, Communications, Agronomic, Policy, Operational, Finance, HR/Travel, Procurement and Logistical  Ã¢â‚¬â€œ support services are obtained as required

Partnership Strengthening 

•    Lead FAO’s support to the Ministry and partners on development/sectorial planning, programme development, and resource mobilization efforts 
•    Support the development of programme concept notes and proposals for new programs and attracting investments in sustainable agricultural production and farmers’ productivity;
•    Support the Programme Unit and Country Team in other areas as required relevant to development planning, programme development, and partnership strengthening
•    Support the AFAOR with representation of the country office at technical and partner meetings at national and international forums 
•    Perform other duties, as required.
 

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Minimum of a Master Degree in International Development, Programme Management, Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences or related field in the social and natural sciences. 
•    At least 5-years’ experience in partnerships building, project coordination, and implementation and programme delivery, in the agricultural spheres
•    Working knowledge of English
•    National of Liberia

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Demonstrated result based management capabilities with an ability to manage programme budgets and human resources
•    Knowledge of core technical and policy issues pertinent to farmers’ production  and productivity;
•    Experience working with international partners or donors preferred, with a strong preference to candidates with prior experience working with or towards developing GAFSP/WB or AfDB-funded interventions;
•    Demonstrated ability to provide technical coordination and leadership with a broad range of interested parties, across cultures, languages, and varying capacity levels;
•    Experience working with national governmental technical agencies, civil society organizations, and other international technical partners (preferred);
•    Strong program management and organizational skills including concept note development and donor reporting;
•    Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and database management (required) and GIS (preferred);
•    Experience working in the field with rural communities and local government authorities for potentially extended periods
•    Ability and willingness to travel extensively in support of programme implementation
•    Knowledge in research, analysis and programme development
•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential
•    Excellent communication, networking, written and presentation skills.
•    Familiar with United Nations System and/or FAO’s programming mechanisms