Project Coordinator

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Job Description

The project “Enhancing production and market access of vegetables to support economic diversification in Mongolia” ” is designed to enhance food security and dietary diversity through increasing greenhouse-based vegetable production and market access. The project aims to (i) boost the supply of local fresh vegetables and vegetable products through promoting greenhouse-based vegetable production, (ii) expand market access for vegetable growers by involving private investors and improving value chain management, and (ii) share/disseminate experiences and lessons that improve commercial viability and profitability of vegetable production in Mongolia; The project will also build a mid-sized, energy efficient, long duration greenhouse in partnership with an interested private investor in selected Aimag in order to showcase sustainable greenhouse technology and range of cultivation methods.
Responsibilities:

Support National Project Manager and national consultants in planning and implementing all activities of the project.
Responsible for timely planning and implementation of project activities in the aimag.
Coordinate and communicate between the local stakeholders, and further develop local project.
Conduct research on vegetable and greenhouse producers in the respective provinces and regions, provide the gathered information to the project unit, and offer technological and methodological support.
Support the organization of project discussions, workshops, trainings, and field trips, especially on selected aimag level.
Ensure the participation of local farmers and greenhouse producers in such events.
Supervise the receipt, issuance, and use of technical equipment provided within the scope of the project.
Oversee the local-level project greenhouse construction process and provide technical support for greenhouse operations.
Support local greenhouse producers in vegetable sales, value chain development, and participation in trade fairs.
Perform daily tasks including documentation, reporting, scheduling, and other relevant tasks;
Help with communication and awareness raising efforts (social media, newsletter, TV campaigns, etc.). Promote the project activities in the local area.
Perform other duties requested by the project manager or FAOR;

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in agronomy or any other relevant field
Working knowledge of English (C1)
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
National of Mongolia

Technical/Functional Skills:

Good knowledge of the local greenhouse vegetable production,
A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required,
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills; knowledge and experience in project management support and report writing skills,
Strong ability to communicate and coordinate with different level of stakeholders,
Experience in an international programme and project-implementing organization is an asset;

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400670

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