National Project Manager
Organizational Unit: FANEP
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Post Number: N/A
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Organizational Setting
The project “Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal” (BRCRN) was approved by the 24th meeting of the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in November 2019, and is Nepal’s first full-size GCF project. FAO, as the nominated Accredited Entity (AE) for the project, is responsible to the GCF for implementation of the project and is also co-Executing Entity (EE) with the Ministry of Forest and Environment (MoFE) of the Government of Nepal (GoN). The BRCRN project will be implemented in 26 critical river systems in the southeast region of Nepal, covering parts of Provinces 1, 2 and 3, linking the Churia hills and upper Terai, and aims to promote widespread adoption of climate-resilient land use practices, confront the challenges of deforestation and forest degradation, better maintain the forest ecosystem in the Churia hills, and build resilience to climate-induced hazards.
In its capacity as co-EE, FAO will provide intensive technical support during the first two years of the project to develop the detailed plans for project investment over years 3-7, to develop capacity among relevant national, provincial and local institutions for project implementation, to ensure quality control of the technical services provided through project implementing partners, and to provide technical advice to the project management team. This FAO TA component will design and provide the managerial as well as technical advisory services required. The Project Manager will lead the FAO TA component, as part of the combined FAO/MoFE Project Management Unit (PMU).
The Project Manager (PM) will lead the FAO-TA team, overseeing support for implementation of project activities according to the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB) submitted to, and approved by the Project Steering Committee (PSC). In addition, the PM will be overall responsible for implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Gender Action Plan (GAP), Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP), and for mainstreaming FAO safety and security policy during project implementation.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work under the overall operational supervision of FAO Representative in Nepal and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Program), in close cooperation with the with the BRCRN National Project Director under MoFE, and under the technical supervision of Lead Technical Officer FAO RAP and in coordination with the wider REDD+NFM cluster team in NFO HQ and in the Asia Pacific region.
Technical Focus
Coordinate technical support to MoFE through the PMU
TA component staff recruitment, capacity building and performance management
Delivery of outputs and activities under FAO TA component
Coordination and communication with FAO, MOFE, provincial ministries stakeholders and other relevant international, national and provincial organizations for effective project implementation.
Monitoring and reporting of project
Tasks and responsibilities
The National Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:
Task 1: Coordinate technical support to MoFE through the PMU
Facilitate preparation of project implementation strategies, annual plan and budget
Support and ensure compliance of EEs (MoFE and FAO TA) with the provisions of the Project Implementation Manual (PIM)
Support National Project Director (NPD) in MoFE in project team building and management, and provide continuous, effective counterpart support from FAO TA team
Support NPD in organizing PSC meetings, a preparing inception report and PIM and implementing decisions
Task 2: TA component staff recruitment, capacity building and performance management
Develop and review periodically the ToRs of FAO TA personnel, manage vacancies and recruitment, provide coaching and mentoring, capacity building as required and in line with FAO policy.
Provide periodic performance assessments to FAO Nepal and PTF, identify areas for improvement of performance, develop and implement remedial measures
Task 3: Delivery of outputs and activities under FAO TA component
In coordination with MoFE, provincial government partners and other national stakeholders, develop annual and semi-annual action plans for TA component implementation
Provide leadership for FAO-TA team under the project, with respect to FAO-TA members of PMU, international and national technical personnel, including clear protocols for team meetings, decision-making and internal relationships
Quality control of technical service provision, through management of consultant and service provider contracting process, procurement and feedback to PMU and FAO PTF
Develop and maintain financial record system, project database, and operational modalities, in line with PIM, FAO internal online management systems, and suitable for external auditing, according to FAO’s AMA with GCF
Prepare and implement bi-annual procurement plan for TA, with the approval from FAOR Nepal.
Task 4: Coordination and communication with FAO, MOFE, provincial ministries stakeholders and other relevant international, national and provincial organizations for effective project implementation.
Serve as counterpart to MoFE NPD on behalf of FAO, maintaining regular, open and transparent communication channel
Maintain relationship and communication channels with development partners, CSOs and representatives of Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Minority groups, research and scientific community and national and provincial government institutions
Identify and maintain appropriate links with FAO projects and programmes through coordination with national, regional and global technical teams
Oversight of knowledge management and dissemination of project outputs and technical products
Provide regular inputs to stakeholder bodies including PSC and Provincial Coordination Units (PCUs), and respond to issues and queries raised in transparent and timely manner
Task 5: Monitoring and reporting of project
Coordinate inputs from technical and PMU personnel to develop regular operational and financial reports, against targets and deliverables in the results framework, according to format and template agreed with MoFE, reflected in PIM, and in line with FAO and GCF requirements
Manage internal and external monitoring and evaluation processes, including field missions and liaison with project management bodies (PSC, PCU, PMU, PPMU etc)
Support to PMU to prepare bi-annual and annual progress report for submission to GCF Secretariat, and any related communication and reporting as required under the Funded Activity Agreement between FAO and GCF.
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by project and FAO
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
National of Nepal
Advanced University (Master) degree in Forestry, rural development, natural resource management, business administration, finance or related subject
Minimum 12 years of experience in project management, preferably in rural development sector.
Experience of working with Government of Nepal institutions
Working knowledge of English and Nepali
Candidate should have knowledge of computer skills in English and Nepali (MS Office package: word, excel and power point)
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Proven experience of experience in project management, preferably in rural development sector
Proven leadership skills, communication and coordination skills
Work with multidisciplinary team in multicultural environment
Proficiency in both spoken and written English;
Strong inter-personal skills and excellent oral communication skills.
Selection Criteria
Advanced university degree;
Relevant Work experience;
Language skills;
Extent of relevant technical experience in the related areas
Ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
Good working knowledge of English (Written and Spoken)
Experience with similar internationally funded development projects will be an added advantage
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated communication and coordination skills
Work with multidisciplinary team in multicultural environment
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English and Nepal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
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Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Nepal became a member of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 21 November 1951. Since that time Nepal and FAO have been cooperating to improve the agricultural and rural development in the country.
FAO was the first among the different UN agencies to start its office and field level work in Nepal focusing initially on agriculture and water resource management. During last 64 years of service, FAO Nepal office has made great strides in vital areas of agriculture and rural development by providing advice on policy matters and technical support in relevant sub sectors. It also mobilizes extra-budgetary sources in times of disaster and emergency to provide urgent humanitarian support.
