Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 08 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Key Results
Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support technical cooperation-related programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions
• Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned technical cooperation-related programmes/projects; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, liaises with relevant parties; identifies follow-up actions.
• Coordinates technical cooperation activities and programme-related activities and reviews the assessments of issues and trends for their implementation and leads the preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
• Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analyses, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Contributes to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including proposals for agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Participates in activities such as structuring of training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties.
• Provides advice regarding the development of policies and strategies related to technical cooperation, as well as regional, subregional and national protocols and guidelines for projects with specific domains related to FAO’s work.

Specific Functions
• Leads and supports the work of the SWIOFC-NC programme team.
• Ensures the coordination and synergies between the activities under the responsibility of components of the programme.
• Promotes, supports and coordinates the exchange of knowledge and experience among the SIWOFC/FAO and NC/UNEP for the purposes of the programme.
• Prepares annual work plans and budgets.
• Supervises and assists with the preparation of Letters of Agreement and other contractual arrangements for implementation of programme activities.
• Ensures and controls the overall technical quality of all activities of the programme.
• Monitors the progress of work of the entire programme and ensures that stipulated reports are prepared and submitted on time.
• Monitors the expenditures,
• Plans and supervises communication and dissemination of programme results and achievements in the participating countries and throughout the region.
• Represents the programme in relevant technical meetings and conferences.
• Liaises with the funding partner and other programmes and projects, initiatives and organizations in the region for work planning and coordination.
• Organizes the Project Steering Committee meetings as well as other meetings that are to be delivered at regional level (linked to the SWIOFC and Nairobi Convention) and acts as Secretary of these meetings.
• Liaises with government authorities and review programme activities by making regular visits to the participating countries.
• Performs other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in a field relevant to fisheries.
• Seven years of professional experience in fisheries development, with a specialization in (or focus on) community-based fisheries management, livelihood improvement assistance, value-chain development, and environment management.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Team Work
• Communication
• Building effective relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience in fisheries development and related areas.
• Experience in preparation and management of projects and processes; an asset with Regional Fisheries Bodies or similar institutions.
• Capacity to work and establish working relationships with government and non-government representatives.
• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience with UN, preferably FAO processes.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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