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- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
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Organizational Setting
FAO is implementing the project’s development of Self-sustained Culture-based Inland Fisheries to ensure Food and Nutritional Security and Livelihood Improvements in Rural Communities in Sri Lanka” which aims to enhance food and nutritional security, strengthen resilience, and improve livelihoods in rural communities, specifically of fisherfolks in Sri Lanka. Among other activities, the project will upgrade NAQDA Aquaculture Development Centers facilities and establish four mini hatcheries for fish juvenile production in Monaragala, Batticaloa, Anuradhapura and Mullaitivu Districts.
Reporting Lines
She/he will be working under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Sri Lanka, and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme). She/he will also be required to work closely with the Fisheries Specialist and Project Manager.
Technical Focus
The purpose of the mission will be to provide technical guidance and training for selected NARA, NAQDA and CBF society members in Anuradhapura, Mullaitivu, Monaragala, Ampara and Batticaloa Districts on reservoir carrying capacity determination for the Self-sustained Culture-based Inland Fisheries.
Tasks and responsibilities
Overall, the tasks and responsibilities will be performed mainly through field work in Sri Lanka and some deskwork to prepare for field mission and writing reports. The specific tasks and responsibilities are as in the following:
•Establish criteria for determining species suitable for stocking in a waterbody/ reservoir and development of checklist.
•Develop simple approaches and toolkit to assess the suitability of a waterbody for stocking.
•Develop simple approaches and toolkit to determine species combinations capable of utilizing different food niches in the waterbody.
•Identify approaches to determine optimal stocking densities of various species in deferent type of waterbodies/ reservoir and development of toolkit for fishers use.
•Establish approaches and toolkit to monitor and evaluate the performance of the stocking.
•Determine stocking densities for cages and the number of cages per reservoir, specifically for fry to fingerlings rearing.
•Develop models with best practices for fingerling stocking in culture-based fisheries.
•Support the Project Team with the Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on the above 7 points of selected scientists of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development, and aquaculturists of National Aquaculture development Authority of Sri Lanka under the Ministry of Fisheries, Sri Lanka.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Natural Resources Management, Biological science, Limnology, Environmental science, Agricultural science or any other relevant area.
•At least five years of experience in conducting studies on aquaculture/ inland fisheries including carrying capacity studies.
•Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the following French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian. Working knowledge of English for PSAs.
FAO Core Competencies
•Results Focus
•Teamwork
•Communication
•Building Effective Relationships
•Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
•International exposure on similar assignment.
•An Advanced University degree will be considered an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For more information, visit the FAO employment website
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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