National Project Coordinator - Green Jobs
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the transformation to efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems to improve production, nutrition, the environment, and livelihoods. As a specialized UN agency, FAO leads global efforts to achieve food security for all. FAO Country Offices provide policy advice, technical assistance, and capacity development, aligning with national priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. This position specifically supports the FAO Green Jobs for Youth in Resilient Agrifood System in Liberia project, funded by KOICA.
Job Purpose
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will provide comprehensive technical, managerial, and operational leadership for the Green Jobs for Youth in Resilient Agrifood Systems in Liberia Project. The role is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of project outputs and outcomes. The primary objective is to enhance youth employment opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, develop essential skills, and promote sustainable livelihoods within resilient and climate-smart agrifood systems in Liberia, contributing to the project's overall success and impact.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the FAO Representative in Liberia, under the supervision of the Assistant FAOR – Programmes, and the technical guidance of the Green Jobs Programme Officer, the Coordinator will manage the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities in Liberia. This includes ensuring alignment with the project workplan, budget, and FAO quality standards. Key responsibilities involve coordinating stakeholder engagement and communications with ministries and partners. The role entails overseeing the implementation of Outcome I (Expanded green employment and entrepreneurship) by managing beneficiary selection, training program delivery, and financial support schemes like the Wage Employment Programme (WEP) and Green Entrepreneurship Programme (GEP). This includes coordinating mentorship, business development services, and youth networking. Additionally, the Coordinator will manage Outcome II (Improved enabling environment for green jobs) by overseeing research, policy assessments, and national roadmap development, as well as supporting TVET and agricultural extension systems. The position also requires preparing high-quality reports, promoting youth inclusion and gender equality, and performing other related duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience is necessary. This experience should be in areas such as green jobs, agricultural policy, agricultural business models, rural development, decent rural employment, youth employment issues, or international development.
Skills
The role requires excellent command of written and oral English, along with excellent knowledge of local languages. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is essential. Key competencies include results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing. Working knowledge of another FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, or Russian) is considered an asset.