National Aquaculture Specialists (Tuvalu and Kiribati)

Job Details

The National Aquaculture Specialists will support activities related to
•    The strengthening of sustainable milkfish farming operations through the establishment and/or improvement of collection sites and hatcheries and, through stakeholder capacity building and provision of essential inputs.
•    The establishment and supporting of sustainable bivalve farming operations, promoting market access through hatchery development, stakeholder training, and input provision.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Specialists will be responsible for:

•    Provision of technical and logistical assistance in conducting a national assessment of production data for milkfish and bivalves to establish/ refine current baseline data. This task will include collecting and validating data and developing an Action Plan based on the results of the national assessment.
•    Support procurement of aquaculture materials through FAO-SAP.
•    Provision of technical and logistical support to training. This task includes conducting a gap analysis, provide support in developing and implementing a training programme for Ministry staff and communities.
•    Provision of technical and logistical assistance to national and regional workshops and exchange visits.  This task includes identifying participants and supporting all travel arrangements and approvals through FAO-SAP

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

•    A relevant bachelor’s degree in aquaculture, mariculture or equivalent required.
•    At least three years' experience working in a field related to aquaculture, mariculture or coastal fisheries.
•    Working knowledge of English
•    National of Tuvalu

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Efficiency, competence and integrity as well as negotiating skills, tact and diplomacy are essential.
•    Able to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural project partners at regional and international level
•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable 
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience liaising between diverse project stakeholders

Selection Criteria

•    Demonstrated practical experience in aquaculture or mariculture development, preferably in Pacific Island contexts
•    Experience of managing logistical arrangements
•    Experience of writing quality reports
•    Experience in conducting training for community members
•    Proven experience in supporting government-led aquaculture or fisheries programmes
•    Demonstrated ability to coordinate training, workshops, or capacity-building activities for community stakeholders
•    Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience preparing technical reports for international projects
•    Knowledge of FAO procedures or other international donor-funded project implementation would be an advantage

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
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• 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.

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