Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Coordinates UNIDO's cashew food-safety project in The Gambia, translating sanitary and phytosanitary standards into implementation. The coordinator manages planning, monitoring, reporting, procurement and stakeholder engagement with government, quality-infrastructure institutions and private-sector partners to strengthen food safety, export competitiveness and sustainable cashew value chains.
Key Details
Department
Food Security and Food Systems Unit
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
5 years
Employment type
Contractor / Temporary
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
One year
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Local language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed project work plans and budgets and design monitoring and evaluation tools
- Coordinate national implementation, quality control and monitoring of project activities
- Liaise with government counterparts and provide updates, financial reports and problem resolution
- Coordinate terms of reference and technical specifications for consultants, contractors and procurement
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, annual and final programme reporting
- Maintain partnerships with national institutions, private sector and UN project partners
Role Requirements
- Advanced university degree in economics, sciences, agro-industries, environment or a relevant discipline, or a first-level degree or advanced technical college diploma with five additional years of relevant experience
- At least five years of professional experience coordinating national development or technical-cooperation programmes or projects
- Experience assessing country needs, conditions and problems
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Nationality or permanent residence in the country of the duty station
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge of development agencies, donor communities, private sector and government institutions in Gambia or the region
- Fluency or working knowledge of a local language
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Temporary appointment of project personnel limited to the specified project with no expectation of renewal
- Only nationals or permanent residents of the duty-station country are eligible
- The work includes Banjul and field locations as required
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNIDO Careers, on 28 Aug 2026.