FAO National Project Coordinator – Youth and Agrifood Value Chains Vacancies 2025.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is excited to announce an opening for a National Project Coordinator focused on Youth and Agrifood Value Chains. This pivotal role is designed for dynamic individuals who are passionate about empowering youth and enhancing the agricultural sector through innovative value chain approaches.
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As the National Project Coordinator, you will lead initiatives aimed at integrating youth into agrifood systems, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting sustainable practices. Your work will involve collaboration with local communities, government agencies, and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that create opportunities for young people in agriculture.
If you are committed to driving change and are eager to contribute to the development of inclusive and sustainable agrifood value chains, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to build a brighter future for youth in agriculture. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and create lasting impact!
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced University Degree in the field of Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Development Studies or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in agrifood value chains or market systems development work, including the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of related projects or programmes.
• Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese.
• Vietnamese National.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
• Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset; and familiarity with UN administrative, operational and financial procedures is an asset.
• Good knowledge of youth-inclusive and employment-centred agrifood-system development policies, strategies and programmes
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
Selection Criteria
• Prior experience in working with youth in agribusiness and youth employment issues, and/or inclusive and sustainable business models, and/or women empowerment and gender equality in agrifood value chains.
• Extent and relevance of experience in project management, planning and implementation.
• Extent and relevance of experience working with private sector, NGOs, academic and government institutions on inclusive and sustainable agrifood value chain or market systems development, including on youth- and women empowerment and decent employment and on agroecological and other climate-smart approaches contributing to environmental sustainability.
• Level of communication skills, good writing skills including ability to write concise technical reports in English is a strong asset.
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