Programme Coordinator (2600351)
- Company
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Location
Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
10 - 11 years
About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
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Overview of the Role
The Programme Coordinator will guide and coordinate with all relevant Project Managers to implement the FAO GEF and TCP projects in India.
Job Description
1. Strategic Coordination and Oversight
Provide overall coordination, technical guidance and strategic oversight for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of FAO India projects funded by GEF and TCP and other international partners, ensuring alignment with approved project documents, workplans, and budgets.
Ensure coherent and timely delivery of project outputs, outcomes, and results across multi state and multi stakeholder project teams.
2. Technical Support to GEF and TCP Project Teams
Support and guide Project Managers and project teams in planning, implementation, problem solving, and adaptive management to ensure effective delivery of activities.
Provide technical guidance on FAO-approved project management tools and methodologies, including results-based management (RBM), risk management, safeguards, gender mainstreaming, and compliance with FAO and GEF policies.
3. Annual Work Planning, Budgeting, and Consolidation
Lead the consolidation of annual and multi year workplans, budgets, and implementation schedules, in coordination with relevant units at FAO RAP and Headquarters, and implementing partners.
Review and ensure internal consistency across national and state-levels and partner-led planning inputs.
4. Monitoring, Performance Tracking, and Risk Management
Monitor project performance against results frameworks, indicators, milestones, and implementation targets.
Identify bottlenecks, risks, and emerging issues, and propose corrective measures to ensure timely and effective implementation.
Maintain oversight of risk mitigation measures and ensure the updating of risk logs and assurance plans.
5. Reporting and Quality Assurance
Coordinate the preparation, quality control, and timely submission of technical, financial, and narrative progress reports to FAO Headquarters, donors, and national counterparts.
Ensure compliance with FAO and GEF-specific reporting formats, standards, and deadlines.
6.Financial Monitoring and Oversight
Support financial oversight in close coordination with FAO administrative and finance units, including monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, and contributing to financial forecasting.
Ensure adherence to FAO financial procedures and donor requirements.
7. Procurement and Contracting
Facilitate procurement processes and contract management for consultants, service providers, and implementing partners.
Ensure that procurement activities follow FAO rules, documentation requirements, and quality standards.
8. Reviews, Evaluations, and Audits
Coordinate and support GEF 7 mid-term reviews (MTRs), terminal evaluations, audits, and supervision missions.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and ensure timely provision of documents, data, and logistical support.
9. Stakeholder Engagement and Representation
Maintain effective working relationships with Government of India counterparts at national and state levels, including relevant ministries, departments, and implementing agencies.
Liaise with donors, UN agencies, and development partners to facilitate coordination and information exchange.
Represent FAO India in programme meetings, Project Task Force meetings, coordination platforms, and stakeholder consultations.
10. Knowledge Management and Capacity Development
Support knowledge management by documenting and disseminating lessons learned, good practices, and success stories.
Contribute to capacity development of national staff, implementing partners, and project teams on project management, monitoring, reporting, safeguards, and compliance requirements.
11. Oversight of Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM)
Support the monitoring of the Operational Partner Implementation Modality (OPIM), including review of progress updates and tracking of key indicators.
Coordinate with State Operational Partners to finalize and submit all donor-mandated reports, ensuring quality and compliance with FAO/ donor templates.
Support Joint Review Meetings (JRMs) and ensure the preparation and submission of related documents, including updates to the Risk Mitigation and Assurance Plan.
12. Other Responsibilities
Perform any other duties required to support effective implementation and coordination of FAO India’s project portfolio.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Experiences in leading GEF and other internationally funded projects will be an asset
• Knowledge of FAO and GEF work/procedures, or other UN agencies, would be an asset.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Proven coordination and stakeholder engagement skills with government, donors, and implementing partners
• Proven experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of multi-stakeholder development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Government of India systems, policies, and institutional frameworks relevant to agriculture, climate change, environment, or natural resources.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple partners, including government counterparts, donors, and implementing agencies.
• Experience in financial management, procurement and HR.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team management skills.
Education
Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in agriculture, environmental sciences, natural resource management, development studies, or any other discipline relevant to the work of the Organization. Consultants with bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in project/programme management including 5 years of in-country project implementation in any other country and two years in India., preferably with international organizations or UN agencies. Working knowledge of English (C1); knowledge of Hindi or other Indian languages is an asset.