Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/31/2014
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/31/2014
Issued on: 17 November 2014
Deadline for Application: 30 November 2014
Position Title: Fisheries Field Officer
Position Title: Fisheries Field Officer
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Duty Station: Barbera
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months
Eligible Candidates: Somali nationals only
Anticipated start date: Immediately
General Description of Tasks and Objectives to be Achieved
Under the overall supervision of the FAOSO Officer in Charge and direct supervision of the Fisheries Coordinator and the technical supervision of the international fisheries officers/consultants of FAOSO, the duties and responsibilities of the Fisheries Officer will be;
General Description of Tasks and Objectives to be Achieved
Under the overall supervision of the FAOSO Officer in Charge and direct supervision of the Fisheries Coordinator and the technical supervision of the international fisheries officers/consultants of FAOSO, the duties and responsibilities of the Fisheries Officer will be;
- Support the FAO fisheries staff to deliver the
boat building, infrastructure, fish consumption and research components of
the fisheries program as well as any other required fisheries sector
program activity.
- Specifically Support FAOSO consultants during
on-going technical capacity building to Somali boat builders while
manufacturing the mould systems and to build new designed fishing crafts
under the FAOSO Fisheries Fleet Renewal Program.
- Support FAOSO consultants and partners with
Fish consumption promotion, post-harvest and value added fish processing
activities.
- Develop regular communications with Ministry
of Fisheries (“MoF” Somaliland) and other partners to integrate FAO
activities harmoniously within the development plans and objectives of the
MoF.
- Establish dialogue with local fishermen/
fishermen’s associations and coastal communities to develop an
understanding of local requirements/constraints and issues to be
considered under project activities.
- Facilitate trainings to fishermen on how to
prepare business plans for the applications for loans for newly designed
boats and other available finance.
- Perform other related duties as required
Key Performance Indicators
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in fisheries related studies
development and/or, business studies.
Work Experience: At least three years relevant work experience
Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements
Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements
- Relevant experience in fisheries will be an asset
- Ability to act as a liaison person between
government officials, community and FAO.
- Previous work experience working/living in
Berbera, preferably with development work will be an added advantage.
- Current Somaliland Drivers Licence
Languages: Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO
official language used for communication within the country (English, French or
Spanish) and working knowledge of the local language(s) (Somali) is required.
IT Skills:
IT Skills:
- Ability to effectively use standard office
software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Exchange)
etc.
- Ability to use accounting software and other
information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries,
retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in
appropriate format.
Office Management Skills:
- Systematic, well structured and efficient
approach to work assignments.
- Analytical ability, accuracy and
consistency.
- Exercise diligence and care in dealing with
records and expenditures.
Interpersonal Communications and
Teamwork Skills:
- The incumbent must possess a cooperative
spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international
environment.
- Tact and courtesy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with people of different national and cultural
background.
To Apply:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/31/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/31/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
E-mail is the preferred means of
receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will not be
considered.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.