National Aquaculture Expert

Job Details

The incumbent will carry out the following tasks:

a)    In support to the EbA Project Sustainable Aquaculture, Fish sanctuaries and Livelihoods, and in line with the objectives of the SSF Guidelines:
•    Serve as main focal point for any matters related to the Aquaculture, Fish sanctuaries and livelihood alternative under Component 2 of the EbA Project in Mozambique.
•    Support the EbA project team in the preparation and management of the necessary contracts (LoAs) for the implementation of the project activities.
•    Support the preparation, processing, monitoring and closure of Letters of Agreement (LoAs).
•    Evaluate and propose the introduction of environmentally low‑impact technologies for aquaculture, while ensuring the adoption of best management practices that reduce mortality rates and increase productivity, all in line with the principles of sustainable aquaculture.
•    Propose the establishment of protocols for measuring physicochemical parameters (temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, nutrients), ensuring adequate conditions for aquaculture cultivation.
•    Develop technical protocols for monitoring resource recovery, including biological indicators and community participation, and ensure alignment with national fisheries policies and sustainable resource management principles
•    Support the EbA project team in the identification of service providers/resource persons and in the preparation and management of the necessary contracts and FBAs for the implementation of the project activities.
•    Support the identification of target beneficiaries and government officials to receive training and support, paying particular attention to women and vulnerable groups to ensure an inclusive approach, in liaison with the EbA project team.
•    Support the process of community entry and consultations with stakeholders at sites about interest and support for aquaculture, fish sanctuaries and livelihoods.
•    Liaise with the service providers to implement the project action plans at the national, provincial and local levels.
•    Prepare relevant communication write-ups.
•    Prepare regular reports on the implementation of the project activities.
•    Participate in the virtual and presential meetings of the EbA project to discuss the ongoing activities.
•    Support the dissemination of the results of the EbA project at national and local levels.
•    Prepare relevant communication write-ups.

b)    Support FAO Mozambique office in fisheries and Blue Economy sector and more specifically on the aquaculture sector initiatives:
•    Support the design of Concept Notes for project proposals
•    Provide technical support in the implementation of fisheries projects and initiatives.
•    Support the FAO fisheries and Blue Economy focal point on communication with the partners, including Government and NGOs.

c)    In close collaboration with the FAO Country Office Communication focal point, the incumbent (Project coordinator, technical consultant, etc.) will:
•    Contribute to a communication plan for the project. Communication plan should specify the following: project visual identity components (donors and partners’ logos, project title and name, specific design), message / package / targets / channels, innovation, visibility and communication materials production, procurement and media plans schedule / timing (in line with the Project technical activities plan), required field missions plan with specific communication products expected, measurement indicators for communication activities, communication budget (if there is).
•    Ensure regular (at least monthly) and quality information (images and text) feeding for the implementation of the project validated communication plan
•    Produce at least one key communication product per month (video or podcast interview, article, or publication) about your expertise and technical knowledge, areas of responsibility, and FAO project’s work and results, acknowledging donors and partners.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements    

•    Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in natural resources management or related fields (fisheries, aquaculture, biology)
•    5 years of relevant experience in the environment, fisheries sectors and/or Climate Changes Adaptation.
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English
•    National of Mozambique

Contact Information

Closure Date: 28/Apr/2026

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

• 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/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• 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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•  We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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