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Senior Project Coordinator

Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:28 Aug 2026 (11 days left)Job ID:2601761Posted on:14 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
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Job Description

Coordinates implementation of an FAO resilience project supporting vulnerable farming communities in Sri Lanka. The coordinator links government, partners and service providers; manages work plans, inputs, data and reporting; and strengthens delivery of climate-resilient agriculture, anticipatory action and livelihood assistance across targeted districts and farming systems.

Key Details

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

4 years

Category

Professional

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Bachelor degree

Recruitment scope

National

Language Requirements

Required

English, Sinhala or Tamil

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Coordinate project implementation against approved work plans, budgets and output targets
  • Maintain implementation trackers covering districts, beneficiaries, procurement status and seasonal deadlines
  • Coordinate input delivery, digital-voucher operations and operational support to project teams
  • Consolidate beneficiary data and support validation with agriculture authorities and WFP records
  • Prepare progress, technical and donor reports while supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning activities
  • Facilitate procurement, payments, travel, asset tracking and compliance with FAO and donor requirements

Role Requirements

  • University degree in Agriculture, Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline
  • At least four years of relevant experience in programme or project coordination
  • Working knowledge of English and Sinhala and/or Tamil
  • National of Sri Lanka

Skills to Have

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 14 Aug 2026.