Fisheries Specialist

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The position is under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia, the direct supervision of the Fisheries Sector Coordinator and in collaboration with the relevant Head of Office in South-West State, technical divisions, and sectors in FAO Somalia.
Tasks and responsibilities:

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.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements:

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.

Technical/Functional Skills:

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.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400148

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