Project Field Assistant

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Job Description

This engagement is envisioned to support the project on emergency response and support to early recovery of flood-stricken farmers and fisherfolks in Northern Samar. In November 2023, the Province of Northern Samar, located in the Eastern Visayas region, declared a state of calamity due to extensive flooding caused by the combined shear line and monsoon rains. The aftermath of severe floods has left an indelible mark on the lives of over half a million individuals across the 24 municipalities in Northern Samar. Further, the flooding has resulted to massive damage on the agriculture sector.
FAO’s project seeks to improve the resilience of farmers and fisherfolks severely affected by flooding in Northern Samar through cash-based interventions and adaptation of climate-resilient agriculture practices. This project is implemented in partnership with the Department of Agriculture.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Project Field Assistant shall perform the following tasks:

Assist the Emergency Coordination and Cash Specialist, and the Project Field Coordinator in the implementation of project activities in the assigned Duty Station;
Coordinate and liaise with provincial and local government partners, and other relevant stakeholders for the conduct of project activities;
Provide support to the Project Field Coordinator in the documentation of project activities and preparation of relevant reports;
Facilitate the processing of administrative requirements for the implementation of project activities;
Facilitate the submission of reports and other relevant documents to the Emergency Coordination and Cash Specialist;
Carry out other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as requested by the FAO Representative.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements:

University degree in Agriculture, Social/Political Science, Community Development, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, or other related fields;
The candidate should have at least two (2) years relevant and progressive experience assisting in project implementation at the field;
A national of Philippines
Working knowledge (level C) of English and Filipin

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;
Experience working in an emergency response and early recovery project;
Strong analytical skills;
Coordination skills with strong individual planning capacity;
Knowledge of humanitarian principles;
Demonstrated attention to detail;
General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400004

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