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Coordinators ( as ) of Territorial Operational Unit ( 3 areas )
Job advertisement : Jul 20/2023
Publication cancellation date : Aug 3/2023, 21:59:00
Organizational Unit: FLGUA
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: NPP ( National Project Personnel )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Various places
Duration: 12 months ( possibility of extension )
Position Number: N / A
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Organizational framework
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO ) and the Government of Guatemala signed the Country Programming Framework ( MPP ) 2022 – 2025, in which, National priorities that FAO will address through country-level actions within their respective strategic frameworks are defined. These priorities aim to guarantee FAO’s comparative advantages to contribute to the achievement of the goals established in State policy instruments such as the K’atún National Development Plan Our Guatemala 2032 ( CONADUR-SEGEPLAN, 2014 ), the National Development Priorities ( SEGEPLAN, 2016 ), the General Government Policy 2020-2024, as well as the United Nations Framework for Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Guatemala and Agenda 2030.The Guatemalan MPP establishes three priority government areas to be addressed by FAO, these are: 1 ) More productive, prosperous and inclusive territories for a better life, 2 ) Food security and better nutrition, and 3 ) Resilience and better environment. The results contemplated in these three program areas will be achieved through the development of the Organization’s normative instruments and the projects implemented by FAO, together with its partners, in the country. The results contemplated in these three program areas will be achieved through the development of the Organization’s normative instruments and the projects implemented by FAO, together with its partners, in the country. The results contemplated in these three program areas will be achieved through the development of the Organization’s normative instruments and the projects implemented by FAO, together with its partners, in the country.
The project “ Resilient livelihoods of vulnerable small farmers in the Mayan landscapes and the Dry Corridor of Guatemala ” -RELIVE- implemented together with the institutions of the Government of Guatemala, as they are: MARN, MAGA, INAB and INSIVUMEH, has the financing of the Green Climate Fund and the co-financing of the Korean International Cooperation Agency ( KOICA ). Said project will strengthen the livelihoods of one hundred and fifteen thousand small producers in 29 municipalities of Petén, Chiquimula, Zacapa, Alta and Baja Verapaz, and it will avoid the emission of 1 million tons of CO2 in the next seven years, equivalent to 8% of the goal that Guatemala has committed to the Climate Change Convention for 2030.
The RELIVE project is part of the work areas of the MPP 2022 – 2025, specifically Area 3 “ Resilience and best environment ”, that addresses the sustainable management of natural resources that helps improve the comprehensive management of climate and environmental risks, and adaptation to climate change of the most vulnerable population groups.
The project will be implemented and will generate three key results: – Critical production systems are resilient to the climate and farmers have improved, secured food and adapted their livelihoods; – Water resources at the micro-basin level are managed sustainably and landscapes are restored to ensure a stable water supply for agriculture in the midst of drought conditions induced by climate change. – Local and national institutions adopt governance mechanisms and have a strong capacity to apply adaptation measures to climate change
This position will be held in nine areas
- 1 Coordinator ( a ) in the municipality of Chiquimula, Chiquimula
- 1 Coordinator ( a ) in the municipality of Poptún, Petén
- 1 Coordinator ( a ) in the municipality of Cobán, high Verapaz
Hierarchical dependency
Coordinators ( as ) will report to the Project Coordinator and Assistant Representative ( Program ).
Field of specialization
The Coordinators ( as ) of each of the Territorial Operational Units of the RELIVE Project, must have knowledge of the different political and regulatory instruments related to forest management, agroforestry and agricultural of the country. They will have to have experience and ability to foster spaces for dialogue and consensus with governmental and non-governmental authorities, local governments, the private sector, etc., that allows facilitating local strategic management in the implementation of the Project in general. In addition, it is important that they have experience in personnel management, coordination and administration.
Tasks and responsibilities
– Coordinate the activities of the Regional Territorial Operational Unit and provide technical assistance, training and support to the project process to increase the resilience of project beneficiaries. – Coordinate the technical and administrative activities of the project in the assigned municipalities. – Lead and facilitate the strategic approach designed by the project to achieve the results. – Support the linkage of organized groups that execute productive projects with local markets to generate higher incomes. – Facilitate and execute the project activities for the municipality in conjunction with the territorial counterparts ( MARN, MAGA INAB and Municipality ) according to the Project Document and Annual Operational Plan.- Coordinate with actors and projects of the municipality for the articulation of efforts aimed at improving the resilience of families. – Generate technical reports of the actions carried out in the territory. – Participate in the survey and / or supervision of performance indicator information. – Perform other related tasks as required
THE CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUED IN ARRANGE TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
– Professional with an academic degree in Environmental, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Formulation and monitoring of projects or careers for the purpose. Desirable, higher courses in topics of Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, or related. – Five years of relevant experience in the management and implementation of projects related to agricultural and forestry areas – Five years of work experience in the region to which it applies, which allows you to have a clear understanding of the social, political, economic and environmental dynamics. – Guatemalan nationality. – Practical knowledge of the Spanish language. Desirable knowledge of any of the languages according to the region to which ( Queqchi, Ch´orti´, Pocomchí, Achí ) apply.
FAO core competencies
– Results-based approach – Teamwork – Communication – Establishing effective relationships – Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Technical / functional skills
– Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams – Ability to establish inter-institutional relations with the public, private, cooperative and civil society sectors – Effective management of computer programs, Microsoft office, ( Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook ) – Experience and skill in planning, writing reports and technical documents
Selection criteria
– Experience in the coordination and / or implementation of agricultural or forestry projects – Desirable experience and knowledge of work in the United Nations System – Knowledge of Human Rights, rights of indigenous peoples, women and youth
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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