Organizational Setting
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division is one of FAO's core technical divisions under the Natural Resources and Sustainable Production stream at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Division collaborates with Members and partners to promote for the responsible and sustainable management of aquatic food systems, aiming for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life. To fulfil its mandate, the Division focuses on the global development of fisheries and aquaculture through the implementation of its Blue Transformation a strategic approach that outlines a vision for sustainable and resilient aquatic food systems. Additionally, it extends support to Members through normative instruments and in collaborations with regional fishery bodies (RFBs) established within the framework of the FAO Constitution.
The position is either home-based or located at FAO headquarters.
The FISH4ACP project (โSustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture value chains in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countriesโ) is led by the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. FISH4ACP aims at improving the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture value chains through five main components/specific objectives: i) Robust fisheries and aquaculture improvement strategies are developed and agreed with stakeholders; ii) Economic performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in selected value chains is improved; iii) Inclusiveness and the social sustainability of selected value chains are improved; iv) The environmental sustainability of selected value chains is enhanced; and v) MSMEs in selected value chains have access to additional sources of finance and investment. The New Aquatic Food Value Chains development for sustainable healthy diets for the most vulnerable in fragile contexts (NAVAC) formulation project aims to develop a full-size programme with a focus specifically on the development of new aquatic products that can provide key nutrients to vulnerable populations, provide livelihoods, and generate jobs through the development of sustainable value chains.
Reporting Lines
The FISH4ACP and NAVAC Specialist reports to the projectโs Chief Technical Advisor and will work within multiple country value chain teams. When activities are carried out in participating member countries, applicants will be required to work in close collaboration with the FAO Representation in the relevant country of assignment, as well as the relevant FAO regional and/or sub-regional office..
Technical Focusย
Sustainable value chain development for fisheries and aquaculture and project management.
Tasks and responsibilities
โข ย ย Contribute economic, social and/or environmental-specific expertise to the implementation of value chain upgrading strategies in one or more of the selected country value chains in liaison with the national teams, and complementing the inputs of various specialists, and other team members;
โข ย ย Support and monitor the value chain development activities of the project, facilitating linkages between stakeholders, including the formation of Multi-stakeholder Partnerships, and the organization of workshops;
โข ย ย Collaborate closely with consultants (national and international) responsible for value chain activities and ensures the implementation of a sustainable systems-based value chain approach;
โข ย ย Develop and maintain partnerships with country and regional stakeholders who can contribute to achieving FISH4ACP and NAVAC value chain objectives;
โข ย ย Support the regular M&E of the programme at country and project level;
โข ย ย Support global learning across the project by exchanging information with related value chains, share lessons learned and best practices to improve the methodology, and its application for potential fisheries and aquaculture projects going forward;
โข ย ย Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant institutions, country and regional stakeholders who can contribute to achieving FISH4ACP, NAVAC and other value chain project objectives; ย
โข ย ย Collaborate closely with project managers and country focal points to design and maintain databases to effectively store and manage project-related data as well as develop budgets and expenditure monitoring systems;
โข ย ย Perform other related duties, as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
โข ย ย Advanced degree in economic development, agribusiness, evaluation, fisheries and aquaculture, food science/technology, food industries, international development studies or a related field or Bachelorโs degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.
โข ย ย At least 10 years (for category A) five years (for category B) or two years (for category C) of relevant experience in funding applications and project development and management international, capacity building, assessment, value chain, economic, programme development, social and/or fisheries/aquaculture development.
โข ย ย Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian).
FAO Core Competencies
โข ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย Teamwork
โข ย ย Communication
โข ย ย Building Effective Relationships
โข ย ย Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
โข ย ย Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essentialย
โข ย ย Extent and relevance of experience in technical areas such as, EU project formulation, development and management, value chain development, post-harvest improvements, marketing and market access of fisheries and aquaculture products, access to finance and finance literacy, alternative livelihoods, fisheries and aquaculture technology and โequipment, alternative aquaculture feed developmentย
โข ย ย Proven experience in in database management is a plus
โข ย ย An advanced degree in the technical areas specified is a valued attribute
โข ย ย Extent and relevance of experience in the Africa, South America and Near-east regions is a plus
โข ย ย Ability to plan and organize own work, deliver results and meet deadlines
โข ย ย Ability to write clear and concise technical documents in English and/or French/Spanish
โข ย ย Ability to effectively lead multi-disciplinary teams
โข ย ย Excellent oral and written communication skills.