National GEF Projects Operation and OPIM Coordinator
Organizational Context
FAO Timor-Leste collaborates with the Government and national partners on Global Environment Facility (GEF) financed projects, covering climate change adaptation, biodiversity, sustainable land and water management, and resilient agriculture. These projects are implemented through various arrangements, with FAO providing essential support in fiduciary oversight, quality assurance, technical assistance, and coordination. The organization seeks a National GEF Projects Operation and OPIM Coordinator to enhance operational coordination and oversight for its GEF portfolio, focusing on partnerships, compliance, and delivery.
Job Purpose
The National GEF Projects Operation and OPIM Coordinator will be responsible for the operational coordination, oversight, and execution support of FAO Timor-Leste's GEF projects. This includes monitoring partner performance, ensuring fiduciary compliance, managing assurance follow-ups, tracking budgets and delivery, and providing comprehensive reporting support. The role requires close collaboration with internal FAO units at country, regional, and headquarters levels, as well as with government counterparts and operational partners to facilitate smooth project implementation, timely fund disbursement, and adherence to all procedural and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will ensure effective operational coordination and implementation support for FAO Timor-Leste GEF projects, focusing on timely fund flow, partner reporting, assurance follow-up, budget monitoring, and project delivery. Key responsibilities include coordinating funds transferred to operational partners, liaising with government ministries and other stakeholders to facilitate implementation, and coordinating with FAO Regional Office and Headquarters on compliance and reporting. The role involves monitoring project budgets and expenditures, reviewing work plans and financial reports, tracking co-financing, and supporting the implementation of Risk Mitigation and Assurance Plans. Additionally, the coordinator will provide operational and administrative support to project teams, facilitate communication, contribute to knowledge sharing, and prepare various project reports and an end-of-assignment report.
Work Experience
At least five years of relevant experience in project operations, administration, financial coordination, partner coordination, project implementation support, risk management, or reporting. Experience in externally financed development, climate, environment, or natural resources programmes is preferred.
Skills
Strong skills in project operations, financial coordination, budget monitoring, procurement, logistics, and administration. Experience working with operational partners, executing entities, and government institutions, including fund flow coordination and reporting. Knowledge of donor-funded project implementation, fiduciary compliance, risk mitigation, and assurance follow-up. Demonstrated ability in consolidating work plans, budgets, and reports. Excellent coordination, communication, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential for working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.