Project Team Coordinator

Organizational Setting

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.

FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.

The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.

Specifically, FAO Country Offices:

• · advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
• · provide technical assistance and deliver core services; 
• · assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation; 
• · position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and 
• · ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations, the academe and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, mechanization and modernization through improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

The position will be assigned in Isabela Province with field missions in Cagayan Province.

Reporting Lines

The Project Team Coordinator reports to the FAO Representative (FAOR) and Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in the Philippines and will work with technical guidance from the Community Resilience and Emergency Response Adviser, LTO based in the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP), and in close coordination with other FAO team members at country, regional, and headquarter levels.

Technical Focus

The Project Team Coordinator ensures the effective and timely implementation of project activities at the provincial level by managing daily operations, coordinating cash-plus and climate-resilient interventions, and resolving operational challenges. The role provides technical support in translating climate-resilient agriculture and risk-informed approaches into practical field applications while strengthening partnerships with local government units, community organizations, and key stakeholders. It also oversees capacity building, promotes inclusive participation aligned with GEDSI and Environmental and Social Safeguards, supports planning, monitoring, reporting, and adaptive management, and requires relevant academic background and field experience in agriculture or rural development.

Tasks and responsibilities

• · Serve as Project Team Coordinator and lead overall implementation of the Transformative Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA) project, including supervision and technical guidance to project personnel
• · Provide technical support to the Budget Holder in the preparation, refinement, and updating of the project workplan and budget in consultation with Project Specialists, Field Coordinators, and key stakeholders, Lead project mobilization activities, including baseline assessment, targeting approach, and inception validation in coordination with partners
• · Oversee beneficiary targeting, registration, and database management, ensuring alignment with agreed criteria and inclusive approaches
• · Supervise procurement planning and ensure timely acquisition, delivery, and distribution of project inputs and equipment
• · In coordination with the Cash Specialist, oversee delivery of cash assistance and cash-for-work activities, including compliance, monitoring, and Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM)
• · Provide strategic and technical guidance on climate-resilient agriculture, energy-efficient technologies, and related interventions
• · Oversee implementation of capacity building activities and deployment of project-supported technologies and assets
• · Monitor overall project implementation, ensuring timely tracking of progress, results, and delivery against approved plans
• · Prepare and submit regular technical and progress reports to FAO, government counterparts, and the donor, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations
• · Ensure adaptive management by integrating monitoring results, lessons learned, and field feedback into planning and implementation
• · Identify operational risks and bottlenecks and implement timely solutions to ensure efficient delivery of assistance
• · Establish and maintain effective coordination and working relationships with DA, LGUs, partner agencies, and other stakeholders
• · Liaise with the donor and relevant partners to ensure alignment, complementarity, and synergies with related initiatives
• · Facilitate and oversee organization of trainings, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities in coordination with technical specialists
• · Promote inclusive participation of women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups across all project activities
• · Ensure integration of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and Environmental and Social Safeguards
• · Oversee the overall planning and implementation of recruitment, travel, and procurement processes, ensuring the project maintains an appropriate staffing complement and that operational requirements are anticipated and delivered in a timely manner.
• · Contribute to project communication, visibility, and knowledge products in line with FAO and donor requirements
• · Provide regular updates to management and the donor through meetings, reports, and technical briefs
• · Perform other related duties as may be assigned by FAO Management

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:

Minimum Requirements

• · Advanced university degree in the field of Agriculture, Rural Development, Community Development/Organizing, other Sustainable Development related studies.
• · At least 8 years of relevant experience in agriculture/rural development sectors, programme management and implementation, capacity building, and coordination with national/regional government structures, NGOs and private sector and the UN agencies.
• · Full proficiency / working knowledge (level C1) of English 
• · A national of the Philippines

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• · Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams
• · Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Filipino.
• · Excellent writing, and report writing skills in English and Filipino.
• · Willingness to travel to project sites as required
• · Working knowledge of relevant local dialects is an advantage
• · General knowledge and skills in the use of standard software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ 
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ 
•  Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.