Natio Nal fishery/value chain specialistFAO

Organizational SettingThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.Specifically, FAO Country Offices:(i) advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO's mandate;
(i) provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
(iii) assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
(iv) position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
(v) ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations, the academe 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, mechanization and modernization through improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.FAO in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (MAFAR) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is implementing a Government Cooperative Programme funded by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The project, Development of Sustainable Fishery Value Chains in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, aims to sustain and improve productivity and resilience of aquaculture/fisheries enterprises in the Bangsamoro region in Mindanao. Specifically, this project will focus on improving efficiency and sustainability of local aquatic food value chains and market linkages, increase capacity of small-scale producers to augment their income through entrepreneurship using alternative species and processing for value-addition, empower them and their organizations on improved and resilient aquaculture/fisheries technologies and appropriate postharvest processing, and enhance the knowledge and skills of MAFAR and LGU fishery personnel on monitoring and managing fish stock.The position is located in Cotabato City, Philippines.Reporting LinesThe National Fishery/Value Chain Specialist will report to the Project Team Leader.Technical FocusThe National Fishery/Value Chain Specialist provides agribusiness/value chain development expertise especially during project conception and implementation.Tasks and responsibilities
Conduct a thorough review and identification of agribusiness/value chain development best practices in the country.
Analyse existing data, reports, and literature relevant to aquatic value chains development in the target area.
Identify critical points and challenges in the aquatic value chains development that contribute to inefficiencies including food loss and waste.
Develop a tailored set of best practices and recommendations for upgrading aquatic value chains.
Assist in coordinating with relevant counterparts, including fishers, boat operators, processors, traders, local authorities, and other pertinent parties, to disseminate and implement the recommended practices.
Assist in providing training and capacity-building sessions to stakeholders on the recommended value chain upgrading practices.
Assist in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the recommended practices and make necessary adjustments based on feedback and results.
Develop a country level roadmap to design and implement upgrading aquatic value chains mechanisms in coherence with fisheries policies and programmes;
Assist in promoting high-level dialogue amongst the Ministries of Fisheries, Ministries of Trade, and/or other relevant Ministries;
Prepare IEC materials and collaborate with the communications consultant to provide content for the communication strategy.
Prepare and submit an end-of-assignment report including best practices and lessons learned according to FAO's guidelines.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum Requirements
University degree in agricultural/fishery economics, economics, food science/technology, business administration or other fields relevant to aquatic value chains
At least 5 years of working experience in the field of aquatic value chains development.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral) and Filipino.
National of the Philippines.
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 context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Tagalog
General knowledge and skills in the use of standard software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
FAO

Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Permanent
Full-time