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National Coordinator (Flagships Initiative)New

FAOMaseru,Lesotho
Position:ProfessionalDeadline:4 Sep 2026 (15 days left)Job ID:2601792Posted on:19 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

Leads FAO Lesotho's flagship agrifood-system initiatives, coordinating government departments, national focal points and South-South partners. The coordinator guides project delivery, prepares annual workplans, mobilizes technical and financial resources, advances a national potato-seed system, convenes policy dialogue and sustains collaboration with regional and global technical institutions.

Key Details

Department

FAO Country Office for Lesotho

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

10 years

Employment type

Full-time

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Recruitment scope

National recruitment

Language Requirements

Required

English, Sesotho

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance to government departments and implementing partners for ongoing projects
  • Work with national focal points to strengthen ownership and leadership of flagship initiatives
  • Liaise with South-South technical partners to deliver OCOP technical assistance
  • Prepare and monitor annual workplans for support projects
  • Mobilize technical and financial resources with FAO technical units
  • Facilitate policy dialogue on public-private partnerships for a robust potato seed system

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or a related field
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or a related field
  • Working knowledge of English and Sesotho
  • National of Lesotho

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Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 19 Aug 2026.