FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 2251-SNO
Deadline For Application: 21 December 2009
Position Title Fishery and Aquaculture Officer
Duty Station Cairo, Egypt
Grade Level P-4
Duration Fixed Term: 3 years
CCOG Code: 1H05
Organizational Unit SNO Multi Disciplinary Team for Oriental Near East

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Representative/Subregional Coordinator, the functional guidance of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department and in close collaboration with the FAO Senior Fishery Officer in RNE, to provide support on matters related to fisheries and aquaculture for the Multidisciplinary Team for Oriental Near East. Specifically to:

  • Monitor the fishery and aquaculture situation in countries and groups of countries in the subregion, study and analyse their technical assistance needs, identifying major problems of fisheries and aquaculture in marine and inland waters;
  • Provide technical backstopping to field projects in the subregion as needed through assisting in the identification, formulation, implementation and review of project activities with respect to inland and marine capture fisheries and aquaculture production;
  • Participate in missions relating to identification, formulation and implementation of field projects;
  • Liaise with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department in identifying, planning and implementing programmes for the development and management of fisheries and aquaculture in the subregion;
  • Coordinate FAO’s activities with those of other international organizations and institutions concerned with fisheries and aquaculture in the subregion;
  • Collaborate with Regional Fishery Bodies active in the region and regional networks concerned with fisheries and aquaculture in the subregion;
  • Assist the Subregional Coordinator in identifying and approaching possible sources of extra budgetary funding and matching them with the Subregional Office and the FI Department’s Goals and Objectives, as well as the overall organizational objectives of alleviating poverty and achieving food security;
  • Undertake the technical work planned under the new Strategic Framework, and report systematically to the technical divisions concerned;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • Advanced University degree in Marine Biology, Fisheries Science, Fisheries Economics or related fields including professional experience or specialized studies in policy development, management and planning of fisheries and aquaculture or fishing and aquaculture technologies, fish processing and marketing
  • Seven years of relevant experience in building institutional capacities and developing national fishery policies and programmes on industrial fisheries(including small-scale fisheries (inland and marine), aquaculture and fish processing and marketing
  • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of Arabic and French

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Relevance of experience in planning, implementing and coordinating programme activities related to fisheries and aquaculture development as well experience in building institutional capacities and organizational strengthening within the fisheries and aquaculture sector in the Near East region.
  • Extent of knowledge and understanding of industrial fisheries and small-scale fisheries (both in inland and marine waters), aquaculture, and familiarity with fish processing and marketing.
  • Experience in working with Regional Fishery Bodies and Networks active in the subregion.
  • Ability to organise and coordinate meetings and training activities and to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong initiative and high sense of responsibility; ability to work under pressure and to prioritize tasks; knowledge and understanding of the work of international organizations and national governments in the Near East region.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (including ability to write concise reports).

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

REMUNERATION

Level P-4 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 87,490 US$ 107,200 (without dependants) and from US$ 93,953 to US$ 115,782 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2251-SNO
Director, FIE
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 56500
E-mail: FIEL-VAs@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

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  Post Number: N101238