National Project Coordinator – Land, Water and Peace
National Project Coordinator
Job ID: 2501899
Location: Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Duration: 12 months
Application Deadline: 21 August 2025 (11:59 PM local time)
Organizational Context
The project “Land, Water and Peace: Institutional Support, Community Empowerment and Peacebuilding through Natural Resource Management in Cabo Delgado Province” aims to enhance inclusive governance of land and water resources to foster durable solutions and social cohesion in displacement-affected communities. Implemented jointly by FAO, UN-Habitat, and WFP, the project supports community-driven action planning, pilot interventions, and institutional reforms across integration, resettlement, and return contexts.
Aligned with Mozambique’s Reconstruction Plan for Cabo Delgado (PRCD) and National Policy on Internal Displacement, FAO leads technical delivery in agricultural livelihoods, land governance, and local capacity building.
Reporting Lines
The National Project Coordinator will:
- Report directly to the Head of Field Office in Cabo Delgado,
- Receive overall supervision from the Emergency and Resilience Coordinator (FAO Mozambique),
- Obtain technical guidance from the Lead Technical Officer (FAO Regional Office for Africa).
The Coordinator will collaborate closely with national/local authorities, partners, and CSOs to ensure alignment with government priorities and effective project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Implementation
- Lead operational coordination of FAO components, ensuring alignment with work plans and objectives.
- Facilitate community-based diagnostics, participatory planning, and pilot interventions on land/water governance and peacebuilding.
- Identify and coordinate local implementing partners (CSOs, service providers).
Government & Institutional Engagement
- Serve as focal point for provincial/district governments (e.g., SDAE, SDPI, SPAS).
- Support policy dialogue on land tenure, water management, and nature-based solutions.
- Strengthen capacities of government counterparts and community governance structures.
Monitoring, Reporting & Knowledge Management
- Oversee data collection, field monitoring, and documentation of best practices.
- Prepare technical/financial reports for FAO and donors.
- Participate in joint monitoring missions with UN/government actors.
Partnerships & Communication
- Foster synergies with UN-Habitat, WFP, and other partners.
- Organize stakeholder forums, training sessions, and visibility activities in line with FAO communication standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, or related fields.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in project coordination in humanitarian/development/peacebuilding contexts.
- Languages: Working knowledge of English and Portuguese.
- Nationality: Mozambican.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing
Technical/Functional Skills
- Experience working with governments, communities, and CSOs.
- Strong computer skills (data/report management).
- Knowledge of Cabo Delgado’s political/institutional context.
- Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments.
Additional Information
- FAO does not charge fees at any recruitment stage.
- Applications after the deadline will not be considered.
- Academic qualifications must be from WHED-accredited institutions (check here).
- Women, underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- FAO has zero tolerance for misconduct (e.g., discrimination, harassment).
How to Apply
Apply online via the FAO Careers portal:
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