Provincial Field Coordinators (PFC)

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Job Summary

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Issued Date: July 05, 2016
Closing Date: July 19, 2016
VA NO. FAO/KBL/PRJ/SC/12-2016
Functional Title: Provincial Field Coordinators (PFC)
Type of Contract: National Project Personnel / Service Contract (NPP/SC)
Grade / Level: SB-4
Number of Post (s) : 02 (Two) Posts
Gender / Sex: Male / Female
Duration : 12 Months
Extendable / Renewable: Yes (Extendable, Based on Satisfactory Performance & Budget Availability)
Probationary Period: Yes (Initial 3 Months)
Project / Programme / Unit: GCP/AFG/081/GFF - GCP/AFG/083/GFF(Reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions through Community Forests and Sustainable Biomass Energy)
Duty Station: Nangarhar and Parwan Provinces with domestic missions within the country
Sub – Station: Nil

REMUNERATION:
 The remuneration for the post of Provincial Field Coordinators (PFC) is USD 1947 (SB-4, Step 1) monthly based on the qualification and experience of the candidate.
 The selected candidate will also receive 8.33% of monthly salary as pension benefit/coverage on a monthly basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Provincial Field Coordinators (PFCs) will be locally recruited nationals selected based on an open competitive process. They will report to and under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM) and assist the NPM in the coordination of the FAO-GEF project in pilot provinces, and under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Afghanistan and in close collaboration and coordination with project staff, government counterparts and FAO regional coordination officers in the provinces. The PFCs will oversee project implementation at field level including procurement, recruitment and operations logistics. In addition, they will assess support requirements against project objectives and operating environment and perform the following task / duties:

 Assist the NPM in managing project staff and consultants working at field sites and ensure that their reports and results are delivered on time;
 Assist the NPM to prepare GEF quarterly project progress reports, as well as any other reports requested by the Executing Agency and FAO;
 Act as NPM in case of his/her absence;
 Overall, provide all necessary support to the NPM in field implementation of the project;
 Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Field Offices;
 Monitor the use of non-expendable equipment (record keeping, drawing up regular inventories);
 Provide technical assistance and co-ordination for capacity building activities at field sites on carbon-focused forestry activities and sustainable forest and land management.
 Promote the project at provincial level and maintain good network with local stakeholders;
 Backstop day-to-day province support including consultation, advice, provision of project information;

Job Requirements

 University degree in Rural Development, Engineering, Management or Environmental Sciences or related fields;
 A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the area of implementation of natural resources management projects at small and medium scale in the field;
 Experience working with local communities, preferably in the CBNRM context;
 Extensive experience of planning and reporting on international funded projects;
 Good secretarial skills and good organizational capacity;
 Good computer skills in information technologies such as internet, email, skype, and common word processing (MS Word), spread sheet (MS Excel), and accounting software;
 Ability to deal with the political, technical and people management challenges, and work effectively with counterpart staff at all levels and with all groups involved in the project;
 Appropriate communication skills in English and Dari / Pashto languages, both spoken and written;


QUALIFICATION (DESIRABLE)
 Quality Conscious: Focus on delivering design work of highest quality and contribute ideas and suggestions to introduce improvements in the process;
 Result oriented: Focus on delivering results in time to achieve timely progress. Respond to the suggestions in a professional manner;
 Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork: Possess good Interpersonal communication skills to ensure an atmosphere of teamwork to achieve project goals;
 Knowledge Exchange and Learning: Share own knowledge and promote a learning culture within the Office. Actively work towards continuing personal learning, apply newly acquired skills within the Office;
 Knowledge/Experience of FAO or UN working procedures would be of preference;
Good Computer Skills

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghan nationals should complete the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) and submit it along with their application letter and CV to the email address below, clearly mentioning the vacancy number and post title (Provincial Field Coordinators (PFC)_FAO/KBL/PRJ/SC/12-2016) in the subject line of the email, otherwise your email will not be consider for further process.

NOTE: Applicant who failed to attach the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) their Application will not be considered for further process.

The above required documents can also be submitted in writing (marked “Confidential” and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement number & position title) to: the Assistant FAO Representative (Administration), FAO Representation, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Jamal Mina, Opposite Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan.

The FAO PH Form can be downloaded using the following internet link:

http://www.jobs.af/jobsMediaFiles/1342949805.doc

The last date for receiving applications is July 19, 2016. Please note that applications received after closing date will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
 Application received after closing date will not be consider for further process.
 Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview/test.
 Regret letter will only be sent to interviewed candidates.

Functional Area

Management

Countries

Submission Email

FAOAF-vacancies@fao.org

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