National Project Coordinator
Organizational Context
The EU-funded Forest, Climate Change and Biodiversity SRBC Accelerator project in Papua New Guinea aims to support the country's Strategic Priority Area 10. FAO is technically implementing key outputs related to the National Forest Inventory, Forestry Downstream Processing Promotion Strategy, protected area establishment and management, and the Protected Areas Network Registry. The project aligns with FAO’s Country Programming Framework, focusing on sustainable forest management, climate-resilient systems, ecosystem conservation, and natural resource governance, supporting FAO's global mandate.
Job Purpose
The National Project Coordinator will be responsible for the effective coordination and implementation of FAO-led activities within the FCCB-SRBC Accelerator project in Papua New Guinea. This role ensures alignment with national priorities and the project's approved document, coordinating technical and operational aspects across various components including forest inventory, carbon and emission factors, downstream processing, and protected area development. The coordinator will collaborate with technical experts to achieve project objectives and deliver results in line with EU-SRBC indicators.
Responsibilities
The National Project Coordinator will manage the day-to-day implementation of FAO-led project components, ensuring timely delivery of activities and outputs. This includes coordinating actions with national and sub-national stakeholders, preparing and monitoring Annual Work Plans, Procurement Plans, and implementation schedules. The role involves ensuring effective financial management, organizing meetings, promoting project visibility, and supervising record maintenance. The coordinator will prepare various project reports for FAO, the European Union, and the Government of Papua New Guinea. Technical support includes coordinating FAO's inputs for specific outputs, managing field activities for the National Forest Inventory, and facilitating collaboration with implementing partners. Monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management are key, as is financial and operational coordination with UNDP and national counterparts, including procurement and contract management.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience is required in project management, coordination, and implementation of development, environmental, forestry, biodiversity, or natural resource management programs. Experience should include coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with government institutions, implementing partners, and other stakeholders. Familiarity with project planning, budgeting, procurement, and monitoring is essential.
Skills
Key skills include results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing. Experience in managing complex development projects, including work planning, budgeting, procurement, and monitoring, is crucial. The ability to coordinate government institutions, partners, consultants, and stakeholders is vital. Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, and familiarity with FAO's mandate areas (forestry, biodiversity, climate change) are important. Experience with project management platforms and a demonstrated ability to draft technical reports and communicate effectively are also required.