Fisheries and Aquaculture Specialist

Job Details

The Fisheries and Aquaculture Specialist will lead the conduct of assessment and diagnosis of the farming systems of producers targeted by the project, implementation of capacity-building activities, including the establishment of Fisherfolks’ Field School for the target agri-fishery communities in Tawi-Tawi.  
Tasks and responsibilities

•    Coordinate the finalization of the Seaweeds Fisherfolks Field School (FSS) data collection, analysis, technical report write-up and development of presentation materials for purposes of popularization among value chain stakeholders.
•    Coordinate the implementation of the activities for the second Seaweeds Fisherfolks Field School (FSS) data collection, analysis, technical report write-up and development of presentation materials for purposes of popularization among value chain stakeholders
•    Liaise with private, public and community stakeholders to ensure follow-through of actions points identified during the Seaweeds value Chain Dialogue with focus on shifting the production to application of Good Aquaculture Practices.
•    Provide technical assistance and mentoring to seaweed farming communities and clusters in Languyan and Sapa-Sapa with a focus on improving seaweed quality, yield and value.
•    Refine specialized training modules on good seaweed farming practices, post-harvest handling, and processing tailored to the local context of Languyan and Sapa-Sapa.
•    Collaborate with Japan project (083) in the conduct of research and development related to the fish stock management protocols for Languyan and Sapa-sapa.
•    Support Food safety Specialist and/or consultant in the development of seaweed-based products and farmers’ compliance with Good Aquaculture Practices for raw materials.
•    Support community groups in working towards compliance of their fishery and seaweed-based product processing to Halal certification requirements.
•    Support the strengthening of growers’ clusters focused on seaweed products in Languyan and Sapa-Sapa, providing guidance on fair sharing of returns and community benefits.
•    Participate in the assessment of processing and logistic facilities needs for the seaweed sector in Languyan and Sapa-Sapa, with a focus on clean and green solutions for drying, storage, and initial processing.
•    Support in the improvement for processing (drying) of rabbit fish or “danggit” to increase shelf-life and value, and in branding, packaging and labelling of fisheries’ products.
•    Perform other related duties as assigned, particularly those that contribute to the development of the seaweed industry in Tawi-Tawi.
•    Carry out other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as requested by FAO

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

•    University degree (master’s or equivalent) in aquaculture, fisheries, environmental sciences, or a related field.
•    At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of systems assessment and diagnosis, good aquaculture practices, climate-smart approaches, and rural development, with experience working in conflict-affected or fragile contexts.
•    Working knowledge of English (C) is required.
•    National of the Philippines.

Technical/Functional Skills

•    General knowledge and skills in the use of KoboCollect, Tableau, Power BI and other office software’s, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
•    Familiarity with FAO operational procedures is an advantage.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Tagalog

Contact Information

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
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
•  We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.