Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will provide essential leadership and coordination for program and project operations at the FAO Representation in Eritrea. The role involves planning and implementing project activities aligned with FAO's strategic objectives, monitoring budgets, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and supporting project documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with FAO’s strategic objectives, the FAO Project Cycle Guidelines and guidance for Project Coordinator, and the needs of stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, ensuring proper allocation and compliance with financial rules and procedures; address and resolve any budget-related issues proactively.
• Collect and analyse data related to FAO activities, including agriculture, forestry, and fisheries; prepare and format reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and implementation of work and travel plans; ensure timely completion of project activities and proper documentation of results.
• Facilitate effective communication within the project team and liaise with relevant FAO units (Procurement, Finance, HR) to support project operations.
• Coordinate activities related to stakeholder engagement and awareness campaigns, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Plan and organize technical workshops, training sessions, and field missions, ensuring logistical arrangements and successful execution.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess project outcomes and impact, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Maintain organized and systematic records of project documentation, ensuring accessibility for team members, FAO record keeping, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the procurement requests for project inputs, ensuring specifications and requirements are clearly defined, and processed.
• Provide and develop support in preparing Letters of Agreement (LoA) and other contractual arrangements with project partners.
• Draft reports, correspondence, and other documents related to project activities; maintain records of project activities and expenditures.
• Execute any other related tasks as required by management.

Requirements

• University degree in agriculture, agro-forestry, fisheries, agricultural economics, rural development, development studies, and project management, or a related field
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in project management, particularly in agriculture or food security-related initiatives, programming and program implementation, and technical cooperation
• Proficiency in English (level C)
• National of Eritrea
• Proven experience in managing projects and programs focused on agriculture and food security.
• Strong ability to analyse data and prepare reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and familiarity with project management software.
• Academic qualifications relevant to the project management position.
• Extent of relevant experience in coordinating and supporting project operations and management.
• Demonstrated communication skills (oral and written) in English and local languages.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and foster a collaborative environment.
• Candidate should provide evidence of completion/exemption from National Services.

Skills

• Project Management
• Agriculture Project Management
• Food Security Programming
• Program Implementation
• Technical Cooperation
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Project Management Tools
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Budget Monitoring
• Project Coordination
• Agricultural Economics
• Rural Development Policy
• Development Studies

Languages

English