Emergency Field Coordinator, Bangladesh

## Emergency Field Coordinator, Bangladesh - Organization:FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Office:FAO Dhaka, Bangladesh Emergency Field Coordinator Job Posting: 09/Sep/2026 Closure Date: 23/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : FABGD - FAO Representation in Bangladesh Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel) Primary Location: Bangladesh Duration : 6 months with possibility of extension based on availability of funds - FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture - Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply - Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values - FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination - All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks - All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind. FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level. The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources. Specifically, FAO Country Offices: - advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO's mandate; - provide technical assistance and deliver core services; - assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation; - position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and - ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management. The FAO Representation in Bangladesh is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning, and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the country. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in Bangladesh and, in collaboration with Regional Office Asia and Pacific and the departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to the country priorities. The Representation also supports the regional office in the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the country, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. The office also develops and maintains relations with Government of Bangladesh, UN agencies, the resource partners and other development institution at the country level. Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to recurrent climate and disaster risks, including floods, flash floods, cyclones, droughts. These shocks have significant impacts on agricultural production, food security, rural livelihoods, and household incomes, particularly among smallholder and marginal farming communities. Despite considerable progress in disaster preparedness and climate adaptation, increasing climate variability and extreme events continue to undermine the resilience and recovery capacity of vulnerable households. According to the recent food security analysis, approximately 18.2 million people are expecting high levels of food insecurity till December 2026, while approximately 1 million households require immediate agricultural inputs. To address food insecurity, build the resilience of farmers and sustainable agrifood system, FAO works closely with the Government and provides technical support. Proposed Duty Station This is an Upazila-based position. Five (5) Emergency Field Coordinator posts are available, one per Upazila, at the following duty stations: Tahirpur Upazila (Sunamganj District), Kalmakanda Upazila (Netrokona District), Islampur Upazila (Jamalpur District), Kazipur Upazila (Sirajganj District), and Porsha Upazila (Naogaon District). This is a National Project Personnel (NPP) assignment, benchmarked at SC-7 grade level. The Emergency Field Coordinator will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Bangladesh, Deputy FAO Representative, and Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and direct supervision of the National Emergency and Resilience Specialist and working in close collaboration with the emergency agriculture specialist, livestock expert, meal coordinator, water specialist. The responsibilities include Emergency agriculture/livestock response and recovery, food Security, needs and damage assessment, input management and distribution, livelihood rehabilitation, field monitoring and quality assurance, farmer engagement, data management and reporting, climate-resilient agriculture, and coordination with relevant government authorities, partners, and service. Additionally, the Emergency Field Coordinator will lead the formation of Village Savings Loan Association (VSLA), farmers aggregation centers, and ensure the distribution of project inputs. S/he will ensure effective and timely implementation of project activities, and updates to management day-to-day basis. Tasks and Responsibilities - Provide technical guidance on livelihood diversification, disaster risk reduction, preparedness, climate-resilient practices, and other resilience-building interventions to the community people. - Lead the establishment and functioning of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and farmer aggregation centres in the assigned district. - Coordinate and oversee the field-level implementation of project activities in accordance with the approved workplan and project logframe, ensuring the timely delivery of emergency inputs and other project assistance with appropriate coverage, beneficiary selection, quality, timeliness, and accountability. - Liaise with Upazila/District-level service providers and suppliers to facilitate timely receipt, delivery, storage, and distribution of project inputs and maintain accurate stock and inventory records. - Develop and implement monitoring and assessment tools, checklists, and quality assurance mechanisms to track project progress against logframe indicators, outputs, outcomes. - Coordinate with Field Facilitators to coll