Emergency Coordinator

About the role

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking an Emergency Coordinator for its Port-au-Prince, Haiti operation through a call for expressions of interest. This consultancy plays a critical role in FAO's emergency and resilience programming in one of the world's most challenging humanitarian contexts. As Emergency Coordinator you will lead the coordination of FAO's emergency response activities: assessing agricultural livelihood needs, designing and overseeing emergency interventions, liaising with humanitarian partners, clusters and government counterparts, and ensuring that assistance reaches the most vulnerable farming and fishing communities quickly and effectively. You will also contribute to resource mobilisation, reporting and the integration of resilience-building into emergency programming. This consultancy calls for a humanitarian professional with solid experience in emergency coordination, preferably in food security and livelihoods, and the adaptability to operate in a complex, fast-moving environment. It is demanding work of genuine consequence, offering the chance to make a direct difference for Haitian communities in crisis.

Requirements

- Advanced degree in a relevant field such as agriculture, food security, humanitarian affairs or development - Proven experience in emergency response coordination, preferably in food security and livelihoods - Strong coordination, communication and stakeholder-management skills - Ability to work effectively in complex and rapidly evolving humanitarian contexts; French and English required

Skills