Country Coordinator in Moldova

Background:

Qualifications:

• University degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering or related field;
• At least five years of demonstrated experience in formulating, implementing and managing agricultural/rural development and food security-related programmes and projects in the country or the region and with government institutions;
• Working knowledge of English; knowledge of Russian and the local language;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Computer literacy and ability to use effectively word processing, statistical software and other office automation equipment.
• Networking and coordination skills.

Specific duties are as follows:

• Contribute technical, management and organizational inputs to all the activities of the Programme in the country;
• Contribute technical advice for strengthening the food security analytical capacity in the country, reinforcing the link between food security information and response;
• Monitor day-to-day activities of the Programme in the country to ensure relevance, timeliness and efficiency of implementation, and proposing corrective actions when needed;
• Contribute to the functioning of Programme implementation mechanisms by participating in the Country Coordination Team, serving as Secretariat, and other Programme meetings;
• Participate in national policy dialogue and carry out advocacy activities for mainstreaming agricultural and rural development and food security into national and subnational poverty policies and programmes;
• Coordinate the implementation of the communication and knowledge sharing strategy, implementing activities to increase awareness and understanding of food security issues among analysts, policy-makers and the media and ensuring adequate communication of all information products generated with support from the Programme through appropriate channels including the “Food Security Information for Action” Website;
• Facilitate networking and information exchange in the country among relevant stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental organizations, the EC and FAO representatives;
• Ensure liaison with Government officials, key donor partners and other stakeholders on issues of relevance to the implementation of the programme’s activities.

Applications can be submitted to Ms Françoise Trine at the following addresses:
VA-Country-Coordinator-Moldova@fao.org and NC-FAO-MDA@fao.org.
or hard copies can be delivered to FAO Representation Office in Moldova: Off. 610, 162 Stefan cel Mare Str., Chisinau MD-2004, Moldova.

Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV or FAO Personal History Form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot). 

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