Fisheries Specialist

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Description

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• Facilitate all aspects of planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation and, reporting of fisheries activities in South-West State.
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with Ministry of Fisheries in South-West State and other partners.
• Ensure the integration of all ongoing project activities within the development plans and objectives of the Ministry of Fisheries in South-West State and the wider National Development Plans or equivalent.
• Working closely with Head of office in South-West State, facilitate the relationship between FAO and its Stakeholders in the state i.e. The Ministry of Fisheries, NGOs, Cooperatives, and others. 
• Act as Fisheries Focal Point, point of contact and liaison with government in South-West State.
• Provide technical guidance and policy dialogue to the Ministry of Fisheries in South-West State on all aspects of the fisheries programme.
• Establish and develop an understanding of local requirements, constraints, and issues to be considered under project activities and develop a close working relationship with all stakeholders.
• Provides technical backstopping and ensures quality and effectiveness of training and capacity building initiatives in South-West State including the preparation of training materials, course modules and other materials.
• Liaise and collaborate fully with other Fisheries Team as necessary for smooth project implementation and technical exchange of information.
• Support preparation, implementation and reporting of Letter of Agreement or Letters of Understanding in South-West State.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports (inception, monthly, annual, final) and respond to queries related to the design phase of the project.
• Share regular weekly work plans and progress reports with Head of office and direct Supervisor.
• Initiate in the development of relevant procurement documents and evaluate it as needed.
• Support in the follow up on the successful closure of the implementing partners LoAs.
• Provide regular updates/reports to the line managers/coordinators when called upon on the implementation of fisheries activities.
• Perform any other duties and activities upon instruction of the Head of Office.

• University degree in fisheries, aquaculture, natural resource development or other relevant marine or aquatic sciences, with a specialization in fisheries and aquaculture governance, management, development, economics, or other relevant discipline from a reputable institution. 
• At least 6 years of relevant experience with 1st level university degree with or 4 years of working experience with master’s degree in the planning and implementation of fish development/emergency programmes, including the preparation, implementation, or monitoring of projects. 
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Somali.
• National of Somalia.

• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in related fields such as fisheries.
• Extent of experience in programme/project management and administration.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems expeditiously and pragmatically.
• Ability to be tactful, initiative, and make sound judgement.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the UN system. 
• Experience in project operations.

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