Field Technical Coordinator

Job Description - Field Technical Coordinator (2 positions) (2601487)

2601487

Field Technical Coordinator (2 positions)

Organizational Unit : FASRL - FAO Representation in Sri Lanka

Job Posting: 26/Oct/2026

Closure Date: 09/Nov/2026, 10:59:00 PM

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel)

Primary

Location:

Various Locations-Various Locations

Duration : 9 months

Post Number : N/A

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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The project “The Project for Strengthening Resilience of Inland Fisheries Affected by the Cyclone” (OSRO/SRL/090/JPN) is implemented by FAO in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and NAQDA. It aims to restore the income and livelihoods of inland fishers affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Ampara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts.

The project will support reservoir restocking, installation of rearing cages and barrier nets, provision of fish breeding hormones for hatchery operations, and capacity building of fishers and community-based fisheries organizations to strengthen resilient and sustainable inland fisheries systems. The Field Technical Coordinator will be based in Trincomalee and Ampara districts to facilitate the project implementation.

The Field Technical Coordinator will report directly to the AFAOR (Programme) and work under the technical supervision of the Project Management Specialist.

The selected Field Technical Coordinator for the particular duty station will provide technical and field-level support for the implementation of fisheries and aquaculture activities under the project, with a focus on the installation and management of fish cages and barricade nets, fish seed stocking activities, and strengthening community-based fisheries operations.

Further, he/she will work closely with NAQDA, district fisheries officers, Aquaculture Extension Officers (AEOs), Development Assistant Aquaculture Officers (DAEOs), and community organizations to facilitate technical guidance, field monitoring, training programmes, and data collection. The Technical/ Field Coordinator will ensure the quality implementation of field activities, compliance with environmental and social safeguards, and timely reporting of project progress to support the achievement of project targets.

Also, the selected individual should have the ability to achieve planned filed targets, coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders, and ensure timely completion of field activities in compliance with project requirements and deadlines.

• Support the field implementation of project activities and oversee the installation of cages and barricade nets;
• Work closely with DAEO and AEO and facilitate the provision of…