fisheries spe cialistFAO

Organizational Setting
For more than four decades, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.
Reporting Lines
The Fisheries Specialist directly reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme).
Technical Focus
FAO in the Philippines has joined the humanitarian community in responding to the needs of those severely affected in the aftermath of Typhoon Rai (local name: Odette) which damaged agriculture and fishing livelihoods in Mindanao and Visayas.
FAO is committed to support relevant government agencies in responding to restoring the livelihoods for farmers and fisherfolk. Based on FAO's rapid assessment report "Damages and needs assessment of families affected by Super Typhoon Rai ("Odette") in selected provinces of Region VIII and Region XIII", which is consistent with the UN Humanitarian Country Team Humanitarian Needs and Priorities, FAO will employ a combination of response interventions to meet the immediate and medium term needs of affected farmer and fisherfolk, particularly in restoring their major sources of livelihood through the provision of agricultural and fishery inputs, and capacity building on climate-resilient agriculture technologies, and use of climate information system and early warning system. Relatedly, the affected coconut farmers and fisherfolk need alternative sources of livelihood and income to avoid dependence on food aid.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Fisheries Specialist shall perform the following tasks:
1. With support from the Project Team Leader, identify/validate suitable fishery interventions based on FAO Damages and Needs Assessment of Families Affected by Super Typhoon Rai "Odette" in Selected Provinces of Region VIII and Region XIII, in consultation with implementing partners and stakeholders;
2. Assist in the preparation of the technical specifications of fishery inputs and capacity-building concept notes/training modules;
3. Assist in the preparation of distribution plan of fishery inputs and training plan;
4. Assist in the distribution of fishery inputs;
5. Serve as resource person during the conduct of training programs;
6. Provide technical mentoring to partner community-based organizations (CBOs) in the implementation of fisheries-based livelihood projects;
7. Contribute in the preparation of the monitoring framework and tools of the fishery component;
8. Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving non-government organizations (NGOs) and all inter-governmental institutions, particularly in the fisheries sub-sector;
9. Contribute in the preparation of the progress reports related to the fishery component;
10. Prepare and submit an end of assignment report; and
11. Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by the FAO Representative.
Minimum Requirements
The candidate must have an university degree (Master's Degree preferred) in fisheries, aquaculture, or other related disciplines;
The candidate should have at least five (5) years proven knowledge and experience in implementing fisheries and/or aquaculture projects/programs; and
National or resident of Philippines
Working knowledge (level C) of English and Filipino
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian/development context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams;
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of emergency and rehabilitation response in the context of the Philippines;
General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point); and
Preferably based in Central Visayas/Eastern Visayas/Caraga Region and familiar with the local rural setting in Bohol/Southern Leyte/Surigao del Norte areas.
FAO

Bohol
Permanent
Full-time