National Restoration Finance Coordinator March 2026

National Restoration Finance Coordinator, FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) – March 2026

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Posted: 20 March 2026
Deadline: 04 April 2026
Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Unit: FRURT – FAO Representation in Tanzania

About FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations supports the 2030 Agenda by promoting efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems.

Through programmes like the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) and AFR100, FAO works to improve access to finance for smallholders, MSMEs, and forest and farm producer organisations (FFPOs).

This role supports an innovative financial mechanism that improves access to finance through partnerships with national financial institutions.

Job Purpose / Technical Focus

The National Restoration Finance Coordinator will lead the coordination and implementation of the pilot financial mechanism in Tanzania.

The role focuses on:

• Operational delivery and oversight of financial instruments

• Coordination with financial institutions and stakeholders

• Monitoring portfolio performance and repayment

• Tracking results and inclusion indicators (women and youth)

• Supporting reporting and knowledge documentation

Reporting Lines

The position reports to:

• FAO Representative in Tanzania

• Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)

• Technical supervision from FFF National Facilitator and HQ Finance Specialists

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Coordination (Primary Function)

• Coordinate daily implementation of the pilot financial mechanism

• Ensure alignment with approved workplans and budgets

• Facilitate coordination between FAO, financial institutions, SACCOs, and FFPOs

• Organise and document meetings

2. Financial Mechanism Oversight

• Support the implementation of financial instruments and risk mitigation measures

• Monitor disbursement processes and compliance

• Track portfolio performance and repayment rates

• Identify risks and propose corrective actions

3. Monitoring and Reporting

• Track key indicators such as:

  • Finance mobilized

  • Number of beneficiaries (FFPOs & MSMEs)

  • Inclusion of women and youth

  • Portfolio performance

• Prepare progress reports and contribute to FVC & AFR100 reporting

4. Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Document lessons learned and challenges

• Prepare technical briefs, case studies, and knowledge products

• Support stakeholder events and dissemination

5. Blended Finance Support (Additional)

• Engage financial institutions and stakeholders

• Support the development of investment briefs and concept notes

• Assist in working group meetings and partnership initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Economics, Finance, Development Finance, Environmental Economics, Business Administration, or related field

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in development/green/rural finance or SME finance

• Working knowledge of English and fluency in Swahili

• Must be a Tanzanian national

Core Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Relationship Building

• Knowledge Sharing

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in multi-stakeholder coordination

• Knowledge of blended finance instruments

• Financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting

• Portfolio monitoring and risk management

• Experience working with financial institutions and development partners

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills

Important Information

• FAO promotes diversity and inclusion

• Female candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

• FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct

• No application fees are required at any stage

• Only applications submitted through the official FAO portal will be considered

How to Apply

• Job Type: Full-time

• Applicants must apply through the official FAO recruitment portal

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