National Project Coordinator
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:5 Aug 2026Job ID:2601531Posted on:22 Jul 2026
Overview
Leads FAO’s programme portfolio in Tonga by coordinating government and partner engagement, monitoring projects, shaping country frameworks and policy advice, mobilising resources and supervising staff so agriculture, food-system and rural-development initiatives deliver accountable national results.
Department: FAO Representation in Tonga
Languages
Required: English
Job Areas
- Programme & Project Management
- Agriculture & Food Security
Minimum Experience
5 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Lead the programme unit and oversee delivery of FAO projects in Tonga
- Coordinate government, United Nations, donor, private-sector, academic and civil-society partners
- Maintain country data on agriculture, fisheries, forestry, livestock and external assistance
- Contribute to national programming frameworks, policy studies and technical advice
- Develop project proposals and monitor implementation against plans and project documents
- Lead resource-mobilisation efforts and engagement with local donors
- Supervise programme personnel and strengthen reporting and procedural compliance
- Integrate gender equality across programme planning and delivery
Requirements
- University degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, natural resources, rural development, business administration, management, international relations or a related field
- At least five years of relevant experience in programming, planning, technical cooperation or project implementation in food and agriculture
- Working knowledge of English
- Tongan nationality
Skills
Country programme leadershipAgrifood-systems programmingGovernment liaisonProject portfolio monitoringResource mobilisationPolicy advisoryPartnership developmentTeam supervisionProgramme compliance
Tools
FAO corporate systems
Additional info
- National position based in the FAO Representation in Tonga