FAO
The post is in the SFS Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Coordination Team. The unit is guided by instruments that promote and apply good practice including the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries amongst others that are relevant to capture fisheries and aquaculture development. The unit is technically and scientifically supporting projects and initiatives including capture fisheries and aquaculture expertise.
The SFS Fisheries and Aquaculture Coordination Unit is seeking to attract technical expertise to populate a roster of consultants and subscribers with a variety of profiles, which can be called upon when their expertise is required, ensuring a transparent and rigorous selection process, to support the implementation of technical and scientific activities. Inclusion in the database does not guarantee a contract with FAO..
Reporting Lines
The technical specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa / FAO Representative for Eswatini, Lesotho and Zimbabwe, with direct supervision from SFS Fishery Officer.
Technical Focus
Within fishery and natural resources development expertise, the technical areas/profiles covered will be as follows : Capture fisheries and aquaculture technology and related techniques; socio-economics, economics, finance and accounting; value-chain assessment and development; post-harvest processing and loss reduction; business management and operation; marketing; engineering; techniques; genetics; feed formulation and manufacturing; innovation and digitalisation; Governance, planning and law; sector management and participation; science and research, fisheries assessment; monitoring control and surveillance; project management, administration and operations, and programmes/projects design and development.
Tasks And Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and implementation of technical and scientific activities and relevant outputs including technical and scientific materials in his/her area of specialisation to promote sustainable capture fisheries, aquaculture and natural resources management and development.
- Provide specialist advice and support to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Coordination Unit and other relevant Units and teams in his/her area of technical expertise.
- Design and support research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities.
- Collaborate with relevant FAO HQ and RAF technical teams and colleagues.
- As applicable, organize and participate in missions and other events in support of the delivery of activities including training, capacity building, participatory and consultative processes, and technical assistance to initiatives.
- Contribute to knowledge management and sharing of information of the SFS Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Coordination Unit as well as other relevant units.
- Perform any other duties that relate to his/her area of technical expertise.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- University degree in fisheries science, aquaculture, natural resources management, biology, aquatic sciences, veterinary, social science, administrative/financial management, information management, international studies, law, or related fields; .
- Five years of relevant work experience in fisheries management & development or natural resources management
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English.
- National of Zimbabwe or resident in the county with a legal work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Job Posting
13/Dec/2023
Closure Date
27/Dec/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit
SFS – Subregional Office for Southern Africa
Job Type
Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition
PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level
N/A
Primary Location
Zimbabwe-Harare
Duration
Up to 11 months
Post Number
N/A
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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
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