National Project Coordinator

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Provide overall leadership and direction for the Soil mapping for resilient agrifood systems in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa (SoilFER) project in Ghana, ensuring that project goals, objectives, and milestones are met in a timely and efficient manner.
•    Liaise and report to FAO HQ project task force and coordinate project activities, supervise and work closely with the project national consultants.
•    Provide the day-to-day management of the project for effective project activity implementation at field level including budget tracking.
•    Support the development and implementation of project work plans, budgets, and monitoring and evaluation plans, in accordance with project guidelines.
•    Monitor project progress and prepare regular progress reports for FAO HQ project task force, ensuring that project activities are aligned with project objectives and deliverables.
•    Involve all relevant stakeholders and ensure effective communication and coordination with all project stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and other partners.
•    Ensure compliance with FAO Project Cycle, project policies and procedures, and local laws and regulations.
•    Represent the project at national and regional meetings, conferences, and other events as required.
•    Perform any other duties as assigned in the Representation.

Minimum Requirements 
  
•    University Degree in Project Management, Agriculture/Soil Science, Environmental/Natural Resources Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or any related field.
•    Minimum of seven (7) years of responsible professional experience, including development, management and/or evaluation of field projects relating to socio-economic forestry.
•    Working knowledge (Level C) of English 
•    National of Republic of Ghana.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Experience in administrative and financial management of field projects and its monitoring processes is an asset.
•    Experience in working with international organisations is an added advantage