Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement no.
004/2012
Joint Initiative Project Manager
Level: NO B
Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent field visits
Duration of assignment: Initial probation of 12 months followed by 24 months with possible extension
depending on available funding
Job Role, Duties And Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya, the direct supervision of the Programme
Coordinator, in close collaboration with Assistant FAO Representative Programme the overall responsibility of the Project Manager for the Joint WFP / FAO / IFAD programme initiative will be to ensure the successful operation and conclusion of the project according to the work plan and project document.
The following are the
duties and responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Directly
responsible for the management of the WFP / FAO / IFAD joint project. This
includes the preparation of coordination and communication structures,
contracts and letters of agreement, monitoring progress against
indicators, suggesting revisions to the project activities / activity plan
where necessary, monitoring expenditure against each budget line,
preparation and submission of timely reports.
- Assist FAO
and WFP in joint programme design including all the phases, stakeholders
consultation, finalization of county plans, take part in the joint
evaluation of implementing partners beneficiary identification and
targeting using the Community Based Targeting and Distribution (CBTD) as
guided by WFP. Ensure that proposed activities address the food security
needs of rural populations and that they are built upon local capacities.
Key Activities:
- Act as FAO
and WFP focal point to ensure that adequate technical support is provided
for a smooth implementation of joint programme activities. Ensure
appropriate links with national and local authorities, state and research
institutions, local civil society, and ensure appropriate coordination and
information exchange with them for the implementation of the joint
programme;
- Working in
partnership with the field offices and Cps/IPs, ensure proper project
technologies and project designs are developed;
- In collaboration
with the field offices, supervise the implementation of field activities
by the different partners for the above project;
- Provide
technical advice and support to the implementing partners in close
collaboration with FAO, WFP and the NDMA;
- Establish
coordination and reporting structures for the project in line with the
project document. This includes the establishment of a project specific
steering committee;
- In
collaboration with the relevant FAO technical and operational divisions in
headquarters, assist and provide technical advice for the procurement of
all required materials for the project;
- Liaise
between the implementing partners and the relevant Livestock and
Agriculture Departments to ensure harmonisation of activities, in
particular between those funded by WFP and FAO;
- Report on
the progress of the projects at regular intervals and identify weaknesses
that can be addressed;
- Ensure
relevant reporting, communication and effective information sharing;
- Ensure
proper advocacy with Donors and Government for the programme;
- Develop
clear project implementation and coordination structures;
- Ensure that
the Joint Initiative programmes are clear, detailed; and also fully
integrated within the county programmes plans;
- Monitor the
implementation of the projects in collaboration with the implementing
partners, the local and national government and WFP / FAO;
- Support FAO
and WFP activities to monitor the joint programme achievements and to
strengthen national counterparts;
- Ensure
adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place to review impact and progress
against implementation plans;
- Assist in
internal evaluations of activities carried out under the project;
- Monitor
project expenditure against each individual budget line;
- Draft the bi
annual and final reports on the project for submission to WFP and other
donors;
- Assist in
the preparation of emergency-related livestock and agriculture project
proposals, and;
- Perform
other related duties and activities upon instructions received from
Programme Coordinator.
Expected Outputs:
- Steering
committee meetings conducted after the first quarter and there after every
6 months;
- Project
activities implemented in line with the activity plan, any changes are
fully justified and presented to the steering committee;
- Progress
reports submitted to WFP and the steering committee (through the FAO
Programme Coordinator) every six months.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification and experiences:
- At least 7
years of relevant experience in the dry lands, preferably with the government
or different international organizations;
- Excellent
understanding of pastoralist livelihood systems and dry land farming
approaches;
- Experience
in coordinating a complex project with many stakeholders;
- Excellent
interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to bring diverse
stakeholders together over a common goal;
- Proven
report writing ability, and;
- Excellent
written and spoken English
- Previous
experience working with the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture or Northern
Kenya in a managerial /coordination capacity would be an advantage.
- Computer
literacy is essential
FAO is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are
encouraged to apply. Acknowledgements will only be sent to applicants in whom
FAO has a further interest.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their application letter, and a detailed CV clearly marked CONSULTANT, JOINT INITIATIVE PROJECT MANAGER; STRICTLY BY EMAIL not later than 20 JULY 2012, addressed to:
Office of the FAO Representative in Kenya
FAO Representation in Kenya
United Nations Office at Nairobi
Block P, Level 3, Gigiri
PO Box 30470, 00100, Nairobi Kenya
E-mail : vacancy-Kenya@fao.org
Only email applications will be accepted
