Senior Programme Coordinator

Overview

Senior Programme Coordinator (2600181) – FAO vacancy announcement. Job Type: Non-staff opportunities. Type of

Requisition :
Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement). Duration: 11 months.

Location:

Home-Based. Post Number: N/A. Closure Date: 11/Feb/2026, 11:59 PM. Organizational Unit: REU.

Job Posting: 28/Jan/2026

• Provide technical and strategic support to the implementation of resilience programmes in conflict-affected regions of Georgia, anchored in collaboration with the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU).
• Strengthen programme coordination, support adaptive and conflict-sensitive approaches, and advise the Regional Office on resource mobilization and strategic partnerships, including engagement with donors, international financial institutions and development partners.
• Lead project formulation teams (multidisciplinary) within the Regional Office for Europe or globally, with travel in the Region and globally as required.
• Provide leadership and strategic guidance for planning, implementation and monitoring of the FAO Conflict Prevention Portfolio in Georgia.
• Supervise the FAO Project Offices in Sukhumi and Zugdidi, including staff management, premises, equipment and office security; oversee project governance and compliance with donor requirements.
• Lead Project Steering Committee and Project Task Force meetings; review and endorse project work plans, reports and outputs in line with logframes, budgets and standards.
• Oversee monitoring of project budgets; review and approve budget revisions; ensure accurate financial and narrative reporting.
• Ensure high-quality project data and documentation in FAO corporate systems (e.g., FPMIS).
• Supervise staff under the FAO Project Offices and provide managerial guidance; oversee administrative and operational support for timely delivery of activities.
• Lead resource mobilization efforts for the FAO Conflict Prevention Portfolio in Georgia, including identifying funding opportunities and coordinating project appraisals.
• Support liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and State Minister of Reconciliation, coordination with Abkhazia Support Partnership (ASP), UN Agencies and Geneva International Discussions (GID); represent FAO as required in the absence of the FAOR.

• Support REU in resource mobilization efforts with emphasis on the European Union.
• Lead project formulation for country-level proposals and document preparation for potential tenders.
• Support other country offices in resource mobilization through engagement with EU officials in Brussels as needed.
• Develop technical documents to inform REU on policy changes (EU regulations, Green Deal, etc.) and align REU programmes with EU funding priorities.
• Develop project proposals for regional or global funding projects funded by the EU or other partners.
• Interact with regional and global teams on resource mobilization; provide support to FAO units as required.
• Lead multidisciplinary project formulation teams and missions as required.

• Advanced university degree in agriculture, forestry or related FAO-mandated area.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in project or programme management.
• Working knowledge of English; knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Strong skills in resource mobilization and interpersonal relations.
• Experience in conceptualising and writing large EU funding proposals.
• Experience in multiple locations or field positions is desirable; broad programme management experience.
• Computer literacy with spreadsheets, databases and electronic tools.
• Understanding of the agricultural sector in the region and programme development experience in the region.
• Experience in resource mobilisation and development of FAO-related programmes.
• Experience in programme and project management at field level.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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