Senior Project Coordinator
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:28 Aug 2026 (11 days left)Job ID:2601761Posted on:14 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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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.