Avis de recrutement : PNUD recrute un(e) Coordinateur(trice) de la plateforme nationale basé en Guinée.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Platform Coordinator, in coordination with the NATS, will report to the Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) and play a key role in supporting the Government of Papua New Guinea through its Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) to ensure the success and sustainability of the Project’s long-term objectives, particularly under Component 2 of the Project.

The Platform Coordinator, in coordination with the NATS, will coordinate Component 2 activities under the functional leadership of the Project Manager within the Project Team.

The Platform Coordinator will be working closely with private sector, provincial counterparts, and communities in coordinating stakeholder engagement with regards to development of the Palm Oil and Cocoa Platforms. This will be done in part through oversight of two Project Provincial Agricultural Specialist in West and East New Britain Provinces.

The Platform Coordinator will be based in Port Moresby with regular travel to the Project sites in West and East New Britain Provinces.

The Platform Coordinator Scope of Work will be implemented in close collaboration with the National Agriculture Technical Specialist (NATS) and Service Provider Firm(s) procured by the Project Team:

  • Provide central coordination of all actions for the Palm Oil and Cocoa Platforms to be established by the Project.
  • Work with the NATS to facilitate the development of the commodity platforms and coordinate work of Service Provider Firm(s) or Consultant Groups.
  • Provide technical support in the implementation of the and achievement of results.
  • Collaborate across sectors in partnership with the PNG Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) and relevant commodity boards.
  • Facilitate knowledge building and management for and from the commodity boards and platforms implementation.
  • Use of commodity platforms for cocoa and palm oil  to bring together private sector, government & civil society representatives.
  • Develop and implement strategies to engage strategic stakeholders into the commodity platform activities with the National and Provincial Agricultural Specialist in West and East New Britain Provinces.
  • Develop awareness raising materials and convene events on the Palm Oil and Cocoa Platforms, or commodity boards to increase awareness and support adoption across government.
  • Support action on the review of existing legislations to identify how to coordinate the Palm Oil and Cocoa Platforms and how to integrate with subnational land use planning process.
  • Ensure close coordination and advocacy with the relevant government agencies to ensure the endorsement and adoption of guidance and regulations for the Palm Oil and Cocoa Platforms.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
  • Master’s Degree with 7 years of experience in agriculture economics, development practices, agribusiness, green commodities, or other related fields
  • A bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience in agriculture economics, development practices, agribusiness, green commodities, or other related fields.
Experience:
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation, budget and financial resources in agricultural commodities; including at least 3 years’ experience in palm oil and/or cocoa sectors.
  • Strong network and demonstrated ability to provide technical support and work closely with government officials, civil society and corporate sector.
  • Demonstrable expertise working with agricultural commodities, management and governance issues.
  • Demonstrable technical knowledge of PNG Government policies and procedures with agricultural commodities, management and governance issues.
  • Experience with multi-stakeholder initiatives, preferably with professional experience implementing projects with components of facilitating inter-sectoral and sectoral coordination.
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports for an International audience.
  • Knowledge of UNDP policies and procedures is an asset.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience in organizing and facilitating meetings and workshops is an asset.

Required Language(s)

  • Fluency in spoken and written Tok Pisin and English.

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Application deadline : April 22nd, 2023