JOB DESCRIPTION

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO’s) Representation in Egypt, which is headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist the Government of Egypt to develop policies, programmes and projects to improve food security and nutrition, promote sustainable agricultural development, reduce rural poverty, develop inclusive agri-food systems and strengthen livelihood resilience – in line with the Organization’s Strategic Objectives and United Nations’ global and Government of Egypt’s national Sustainable Development Goals.

FAO is implementing a project entitled “”EU for Hayah Karima – EU support to Rural Development, Climate Change Resilience and Nutrition”” in Upper Egypt. The Action is in line with a major Egyptian initiative, “Hayah Karima” (Decent Life), launched in 2019 initially for five years, which seeks to improve the life and livelihoods of 57 million Egyptians in rural areas by renovating local infrastructures, upgrading basic services, and creating jobs.

The project will support rural development, food and nutrition security, and climate change resilience in 120 villages in Assiut, Sohag, and Qena governorates. It is focused on supporting the farmers in improving agriculture and irrigation techniques and rural communities’ income generation through employment and skills development opportunities. FAO action will help in managing food losses through value chain analysis and value addition of income-generating crops, transformation of agricultural waste into economic secondary products, and strengthening the capacity of value chain actors in food safety and waste management.

The District Coordinator will be based in one of FAO’s intervention governorates and will be responsible for one of the project districts as follows: Abnoub and El-Fateh in Assiut, Tema and El-Maragha in Sohag, Abotesht and Qous in Qena. She/he will work closely with the project manager, governorate coordinator and the project personnel.

Reporting Lines

The District Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of FAO Representative in Egypt, the day-to-day guidance of the Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the governorate coordinator, FAO country office and project personnel, as well as Government counterparts and all stakeholders.

Technical Focus

The District Coordinator will be responsible for providing technical support and coordination of field activities related to the project, as well as monitoring, evaluation and timely reporting to project manager of any constraint with his/her suggestion to resolve field problems in the assigned district.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide technical support to farmers and other project beneficiaries in implementing project activities.
• Facilitate the organization of training sessions and workshops for project beneficiaries on topics such as agrifood waste management & transformation, loss reduction, and agribusiness.
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of all activities. This may involve overseeing the distribution of kits and the training of farmers.
• Coordinate with local government agencies, agricultural extension workers, and other stakeholders to ensure the project is implemented efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate with the project team, local stakeholders, and community members to plan and implement the project activities. This will involve scheduling activities and communicating with stakeholders.
• Conduct field visits and provide regular feedback to the project management team on project progress.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Support the project management team in developing and implementing strategies to increase project impact and sustainability.
• Prepare regular project reports and contribute to the development of project proposals and other project-related documents.
• Perform any other duties as requested.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in agriculture, management, agribusiness, social sciences or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in agricultural development preferably in similar functions or field-based role.
• Working knowledge in the English and Arabic languages.
• National of Egypt.

FAO Core Competencies

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

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements