National Operational Partners Implementation Modality Coordinator

The National OPIM Coordinator reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in coordination with the National Technical Assistance Coordinator (Climate Change Adaptation Specialist).

Coordination of funds transferred to and managed by FAO’s operational partners for the project Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change (APA), facilitate transactions between FAO and the operational partners, ensuring narrative and financial reports and other such documentation are completed in accordance to the operational partners agreement (OPA).

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary coordinator of funds transferred to and managed by FAO’s operational partners for the project Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change (APA), facilitate transactions between FAO and the operational partners, ensuring narrative and financial reports and other such documentation are completed in accordance to the operational partners agreement (OPA);
• Liaise with FAO regional office and headquarters on Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) processes.
• Regularly monitor project budget to ensure that resources are allocated effectively according to the work and financial plan.
• Review and certify work and financial plans and progress reports submitted by operational partners;
• Serve as the administrative team lead of the FAO technical assistance team, providing support and/or coordinating concerns on recruitment, procurement, travel and logistics, and other administrative matters;
• Oversee the work and performance of national operations specialists on their respective assignments;
• Provide regular updates to senior management on the progress of the project, including any challenges or risks that may impact the project’s timeline or budget.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management that summarize the project’s progress, including key milestones achieved, budget status, and any changes to the project plan.
• Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by FAO.

Minimum Requirements  :

• Advanced university degree in development studies, business or public administration, political science, law, public policy, international relations, and other related fields
• At least ten (10) years of experience on project management (administrative and operations)
• Full proficiency / working knowledge (level C) of English
• A national of the Philippines

Technical/Functional Skills:

• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Familiarity with FAO operational procedures is an advantage
• In line with FAO policy, commitment to placing accountability to people affected by disaster framework at the core of FAO’s emergency policy and practice, from preparedness up to the onset of an emergency in all phases of the programme cycle

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2403571