National Project Coordinator – Agriculture Value Chain and Trade Project

About the role

The FAO representation in Mozambique is implementing the Zimbabwe-Mozambique Agriculture Value Chain and Trade Development Project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The project strengthens bilateral, regional and international trade by supporting trade policy frameworks, trade agreements and export facilitation. The National Project Coordinator works under the FAO Representative in Mozambique, with direct supervision of the International Project Coordinator and the Agricultural Officer, and follows the technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officer in Harare.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate all project activities in line with goals and timelines, and facilitate cooperation among government agencies, private sector entities and international partners.
• Support the Government in improving the trade policy environment through diagnostics and policy analysis, and help operationalize trade agreements and address tariff and non-tariff barriers, including phytosanitary protocols.
• Strengthen multi-sectoral policy dialogue between Mozambique and Zimbabwe and other markets, and provide trade support to the private sector, especially MSMEs.
• Promote export facilitation through business matchmaking, market days and investment forums, and map barriers and opportunities to develop investment proposals.
• Conduct diagnostics of enabling infrastructure and policies, support capacity-building activities, and contribute to knowledge products on trade and investment facilitation.
• Lead public-private platforms and design strategies to strengthen the enabling environment for investments along the value chain, including the inclusion of smallholder farmers as outgrowers.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, International Trade, Rural Development or a relevant field.
• At least five years of experience managing, coordinating and implementing development programmes or projects, preferably in agricultural value chains, agribusiness, market access, trade facilitation or private-sector development.
• National of Mozambique or resident with a valid work permit; Level C English and Portuguese.
• Experience with complex donor-funded projects, agricultural value chains, and coordination with government, private sector and development partners.
• Knowledge of agricultural trade in Mozambique and, preferably, of cross-border trade with Zimbabwe; previous FAO or UN experience is highly desirable.