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Fisheries Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization

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Job Description

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The Specialist will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in The Gambia, the AFAOR-Programmes and the direct supervision of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and the National Project Coordinator

Technical Focus:
 

The Fisheries Specialist will collaborate with partners for the implementation of all fisheries related activities in the project as well as render support on the Capacity development for the Community Fisheries Centers (CFCs). Specifically, the Specialist will assist in the technical design and specifications of fisheries equipment and infrastructure, identify the training needs of the beneficiary communities.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed annual work plans for fisheries component of project. 
  • Support on the Capacity development for the Community Fisheries Centers (CFCs).
  • Take part in the Annual Performance Reporting (APR)
  • Contribute to the preparation of project implementation reports. 
  • Support selected communities on climate resilient technologies developed and promoted for fish processing/preserving in the identified fish landing.  
  • Collaborate with project technical experts and partners for the implementation of all fisheries related activities of the project.
  • Support in the technical design and technical specifications of fisheries equipment and infrastructure.
  • Contribute on project progress reports and briefs on fisheries component.
  • Support the introduction of energy efficient technologies for fish handling and processing in 10 mangrove management communities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in Fisheries Studies or Fisheries Management 
  • At least 8 years of experience working in the fisheries sector, including experience working with fishing communities. 
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English required and limited knowledge (level B) knowledge of French.
  • National of Gambia.

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