Field Office Coordinator (Kharkiv)

Описание

Reporting Lines

Under the overall and direct supervision of the Head of the Office/DRO in Ukraine and in close collaboration with other relevant staff 
and units, the Field Office Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Head of Programme/Emergency Response Manager in 
leading the implementation and development of FAO programme/projects in the relevant region of Ukraine and coordinating the field 
office.

Technical Focus

The Field Office Coordinator will be responsible for managing the FAO field office in support of project activities in the assigned 
area of operation, and to oversee FAO’s portfolio in the relevant region of Ukraine.

Tasks and responsibilities

• In close coordination with the Head of Programme/Emergency Response Manager and DRO, oversee FAO’s portfolio in the relevant region and supervise field office staff;
• Support the Head of Programme/Emergency Response Manager and DRO in the identification, formulation and preparation of project proposals focusing on the relevant region of Ukraine;
• Coordinate the daily operations of the field office and ensure the safety, security and maintenance of FAO assets including vehicles and office equipment;
• Coordinate the implementation of field activities, monitor and review their status and suggest corrective actions in compliance with the respective project’s monitoring and evaluation requirements; 
• Ensure effective coordination with the representatives of local authorities in the relevant region of Ukraine for the implementation of FAO activities, as well as with the relevant UN agencies, NGOs and other civil society institutions operating in the region;
• Prepare written outputs, including analytical reports on project performances, draft interim and final narrative reports;
• Liaise with FAO’s Communication Coordinator to ensure visibility of FAO’s activities and the dissemination of appropriate visibility items/materials in compliance with donor and FAO requirements;
• Liaise with FAO’s Security Coordinator to ensure security requirements and protocol in the field office are adequately implemented and adhered to; 
• Act as day-to-day supervisor of the field office personnel;
• Support field missions to the relevant region undertaken by FAO management, donors and partners (the assignment involves frequent travels to different regions of Ukraine); and
• Perform any other duties that fall within the reasonable scope of the role as required by FAO

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, etc.
• Five years of relevant experience in thematic areas relevant to the vacancy
• Working knowledge or Native (Level C) of Russian
• Working knowledge or Native (Level C) of Ukrainian
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English
• National of Ukraine

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Able to work with minimum guidance, well organized, attentive to detail and pro-active 
• Excellent communication skills in English, ability to write and speak in a clear manner and adjust language and style depending on the audience. 
• Willing to learn and pro-actively seek out and propose solutions and/or improvements 
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment. Ability to use information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries, retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in an appropriate format

Selection Criteria

• Advanced university degree is considered an advantage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.