2501458MPTF Project CoordinatorJob Posting:12/Jun/2025Closure Date:26/Jun/2025, 9:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit:FLBRA - FAO Representation in BrasiJob Type:Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition:NPP (National Project Personnel)Grade Level:N/APrimary Location:Brazil-Sao LuisDuration:12 monthsPost Number:N/AIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal deviceFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's valuesFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discriminationAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.Organizational SettingIn April 2025, the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) for the Sustainable Development of the Brazilian Legal Amazon approved the project UNJP/BRA/097/UNJ “Environmental Regularization Project through Land Governance and Territorial Planning, as a Pillar for Sustainable Development / Land for Women Project”. The intervention was conceived by the Colonization and Land Institute of Maranhão (ITERMA) and will have the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as the implementation agency.The "Land for Women" project aims to promote land and environmental regularization in settlement areas and rural communities in Maranhão with a priority focus on women heads of household. Seeking to reduce social inequalities, expand territorial governance and promote sustainable agricultural practices, the intervention will combine land titling actions, training in sustainable practices and entrepreneurship, access to credit and environmental monitoring, with a view to guaranteeing land security, promoting access to public policies and strengthening economic autonomy.The project is organized into three components/project outcomes, namely:• Formalization of women's land in rural and traditional communities.• Training in bioeconomy practices, sustainable management and female entrepreneurship.• Technical capacity of the governments of Maranhão and Pará for land monitoring and environmental enforcement strengthened.Reporting LinesThe incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme and under the technical guidance of the Better Life Technical Area Coordinator of FAO in Brazil.Technical FocusThe MPTF Project Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the “Environmental Regularization Project through Land Governance and Territorial Planning, as a Pillar for Sustainable Development / Land for Women Project”, ensuring that activities are executed in accordance with the agreed Project Document (ProDoc), workplans and budget. For that, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating actions at the institutional level with partner entities and public and private key actors, as well as providing technical leadership for the performance of the tasks foreseen in the project's work plan, ensuring the participation of different actors and the implementation of a gender approach, and for other daily coordination duties.Tasks and Responsibilities• Coordinate the timely and quality implementation of project components and the execution of activities providing technical support and ensuring appropriate linkages among components, contracts and concerned actors.• Develop and review Terms of Reference (TORs) of the affiliate workforce and of Service Providers (SPs) and ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.• Coordinate the preparation and adjustment of annual workplans, budget revisions, procurement and recruiting plans.• Support the implementation of activities by national project personnel in order to make sure timelines and workplans, as well as environmental, socioeconomic and gender safeguards, are followed and complied with.• Liaise with project stakeholders, such as the Colonization and Land Institute of Maranhão (ITERMA), state and national institutions, target beneficiaries, UN entities, civil society organizations, and others, to agree on implementation arrangements (technical, operational, administrative and logistics) and participation in activities.• Organize and lead project meetings, workshops and other technical activities in alignment with the Project Document and workplans.• Prepare, carry out and/or facilitate project field missions, supervision visits and/or technical support training sessions for the target communities and for government agencies and institutions, and others, as per the ProDoc. • If applicable, ensure interventions are well coordinated with other FAO and non-FAO projects in the region and build on FAO comparative advantage, successful practices and lessons learned.• Monitor project implementation and delivery and prepare project progress reports and briefs as required by FAO and by the donor.• Prepare the project terminal report and validate it with the necessary stakeholders before submission to the MPTF Office.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum Requirements • Postgraduate degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Land Governance, Land Policy or Land Register, Territorial Development, Agrarian Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography or other similar areas.• Minimum of five (5) years of responsible professional experience in the management of field projects in Brazil related to: sustainable land management, land tenure and governance, territorial development, family farming and or other similar areas.• Working knowledge (level C) of Spanish and/or English and working knowledge (level C) of Portuguese.• Brazilian nationality.FAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills• Geographical knowledge of the State of Maranhão and previous field experience within the state.• Experience with the promotion of bioeconomy value chains.• Previous work with rural women economic empowermentADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)Applications received after the closing date will not be acceptedPlease note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.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•To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills•Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile•Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application•Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications•Incomplete applications will not be considered•Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. 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