DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Chief, FIMF, in close cooperation with the Project Coordinator of the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) responsible for the coordination of the marine research programme, and in collaboration with the Heads of the Fisheries and of other concerned Ministries in the participating countries, the Project Coordinator will provide leadership for the project planning, implementation, technical orientation and management, interacting with other regional and national projects involved, and other donors as required. Specifically to:

• provide technical assistance and guide the implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) activities and more specifically plan, in close cooperation with partner institutions, activities aimed at promoting and facilitating the application of EAF; develop tools and methodologies, where necessary and test their application in selected partner countries and regions; assist countries in collection and analysis of data and information relevant to the application of EAF in fisheries management, and organize workshops and meetings on data analysis, in close collaboration with local scientists, managers and relevant stakeholders;
• in close collaboration with personnel of participating countries and experts, identify existing material, develop and ensure delivery of training programmes related to capacity-building, training material and implement workshops to facilitate implementation of EAF in selected countries and regions;
• liaise with focal points in each of participating countries in the coordination and execution of project activities related to the implementation of EAF in management, and with FAO HQs and regional/sub-regional officers for fulfilment of technical, policy and programmes issues;
• assist participating countries on implementation methods and progress with Heads of Fisheries Departments and other stakeholders as required;
• provide leadership and coordination to project personnel and consultants and fulfil related programme reporting requirements;
• prepare terms of reference of consultants and yearly project detailed work plans ensuring adequate financial allocations to all necessary EAF project components;
• negotiate and arrange for all contractual agreements as required for the project implementation; for procurement of equipment; and for planning and implementation of the EAF training activities;
• support the establishment of the Country Participatory Working Groups (CPWG) and ensure participation of all relevant stakeholders;
• plan, organise and act as Secretary to the project coordination meetings (Annual Forum, annual consultative meetings with donor and project partners); together with the IMR Project Coordinator, represent the project in coordination, management and review meetings, and in the Steering Committee meetings organized for the GEF-LMEs;
• manage the coordination and exchange of information on the implementation of EAF and ensure widest contacts within and outside the Organization through appropriate channels of communication;
• promote the participation in and complementary funding to the project by other partners and donors;
• ensure that the project has a high profile, develop and maintain appropriate liaison and synergies with the GEF-LME projects in the African region and in other regions where project activities may take place, and with related existing and emerging Commissions;
• supervise and edit technical reports and consultants’ reports, and prepare the annual progress reports and the project draft terminal report;
• perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

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-5 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ US$ (without dependants) and from US$ to US$ (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A FIMF/190/07/PRJ
Dr. Kevern Cochrane, Chief, FIMF
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 53020
E-mail: FIMF-Project-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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