United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) Vacancy for a Senior Policy Officer
The Food and Agriculture Organization of The United
Nations (FAO) is currently supporting the Federal Republic of Nigeria
in the implementation of Great Green Wall of Sahara and the Sahel
Initiative (GGWSSI), through a project called "Action Against
Desertification (MD) in Sokoto Basin (Basanta Community in Sokoto
State); Hadejia-Jamaare Basin (Jeke Community in Jigawa State) and Chad
Basin (Maluri Community in Bauchi State). Action Against Desertification
in Nigeria is designed to (i) improve information sharing and
cooperation among stakeholders, (ii) strengthen systemic and
institutional capacity for enhanced desertification governance and
resource mobilization, (iii) develop and promote sustainable
agricultural, forest, livestock and water management and restoration
practices and facilities.
Job Title: Senior Policy Officer (Fishery and Aquaculture FIRST Programme)
- Organizational Setting
Reporting Lines
- The Senior Policy Officer (Fishery and Aquaculture,
FIRST Programme) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer (FAO Regional
Office for Africa) and on technical issues to FIRST Senior Technical
Adviser and to the Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy and
Resources Division (FIA).
Technical Focus
- Development and implementation of coherent, integrated
and effective policy assistance, capacity development and governance for
achieving food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture in
accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework and in response to policy
assistance needs and demands at country and subregional levels.
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Key Results
Development and implementation of coherent, integrated
and effective policy assistance and governance work supporting member
states at country level.
Key Functions
- Organizes and leads a participatory in-depth assessment
of the existing policy and institutional framework(s) of the ECOWAS
fisheries and aquaculture sector, and identify areas for improvement in
terms of regional policy coordination, guidance, and capacity
development;
- Plans, organizes and participates in capacity
development activities as endorsed by the ECOWAS Commission, including
the provision of advice and technical assistance, organization of
capacity development/training workshops, seminars, and meetings;
- Oversees the development of awareness raising,
information and capacity development materials on regional fisheries and
aquaculture issues, including on-line tools and information kit;
- Provides technical and policy advice and support in
relation to fisheries and aquaculture to the ECOWAS Commission regarding
the development and implementation of its policies and programmes to
accelerate and maximize regional Food and nutrition security Impact,
Resilience, Sustainability under the ECOWAP/CAADP framework;
- Prepares reports on project progress and achievements for FAO, ECOWAS Commission, European Union regional Delegation;
- Organizes international/inter-governmental meetings and
conferences and provide short-term policy and technical assistance in
other ECOWAS technical partners (including regional Non State Actors) as
part of the FIRST expert network;
- Promotes strategic partnerships, best practices, and
increased policy dialogue and develop and negotiate effective synergetic
and complementary working relationships/consensus and agreements with
international and national partners within the regional integration
approaches and schemes;
- Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization
activities, including the contribution to a project proposal development
for the sector under the 11th EDF/RIP; Performs other duties as
required
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in fisheries, aquaculture,
economics or marine affairs with a specialization in fisheries policy,
management and/or governance or other field related to fisheries and
aquaculture
- Ten years of relevant experience in fisheries
management, aquaculture production, fishery policy analysis, including
policy assistance and capacity development or related field
- Working knowledge of English and French
Competencies
- Results Focus
- Leading, Engaging and Empowering
- Strong Communications Skills
- Partnering and Advocating
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Thinking
Technical/Functional Skills
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential
- Extent and relevance of experience and/or knowledge in
fisheries and aquaculture including related areas which may include
fisheries policy, management, governance and international relations in
development or international organizations
- Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementation of programmes in fisheries and aquaculture or related areas
- In depth understanding of the role of development and international organizations with competence in fisheries and aquaculture
- Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset
- Ability to mobilize resources
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an
assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based
interview. Your application will be screened based on the information
provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “How to Apply”).
We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate
and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and
language skills.
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.
REMUNERATION
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete carefully your online profile (PPF). Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.