FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Rome, Italy
FIDF-97-14-PRJ
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The project, “Sustainable Management of Tuna Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation in the Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” (ABNJ Tuna Project), is one of four projects of the ABNJ Programme “ABNJ Global Sustainable Fisheries Management and Biodiversity Conservation in the Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction”. The objective of the project is to achieve sustainable and profitable tuna fisheries while conserving biodiversity. It is being implemented and coordinated through a Project Management Unit (PMU), hosted in FAO’s headquarters.
Under the general supervision of the ABNJ Global Programme Manager/Budget Holder, and the specific guidance of the Global Tuna Project Coordinator (GTPC), and in collaboration with other Project staff and partners, the Senior Fishery Officer (Global Fisheries and Operations Specialist) will be responsible for operationally and technically backstopping the ABNJ Tuna Project.
Specifically he/she will:
- Serve as the Project’s Lead point of contact with all project executing partners, donors and relevant FAO Units on operational issues;
- Develop, liaise and maintain regular contacts and partnerships with appropriate national, sub-regional and regional agencies and groups to ensure effective implementation of Project-supported activities;
- Monitor Project partners’ performance;
- Represent the Project in relevant meetings seeking to facilitate coordination and integration where appropriate beneficial to the achievement of the project’s objectives;
- Lead incorporation of the different stakeholder perspectives and relevant human and environmental interactions in planning and implementation of the Project’s components and sub-components;
- Represent the Project and lead missions and review Project sites in the field;
- Supervise the preparation and processing of papers for discussion and publications on Project topics and contribute to publication of manuals, case studies and guidelines associated with the project;
- Operationally responsible for the preparation of Terms of Reference and supervision of consultants and other short-term staff assigned to the Project;
- Operationally responsible for Letter of Agreements and Executing Agreements with relevant Project partners;
- Support, monitor and ensure implementation of those activities specifically related to the organization of Steering Committees, and collaboration in the preparation of necessary documentation;
- Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
- Advanced university Degree in Fisheries, Economics, Social Sciences or a directly fishery related field
- Ten years of experience in preparing and operating complex projects related to fisheries, including extensive field experience in developing countries
- Working knowledge of English
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
- Extent and relevance of project management, operational and training experience
- Extent and relevance of experience on international tuna fisheries issues
- Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience with policies, mechanisms and requirements of the UN, and in particular FAO, system and donors’ community, including experience in negotiations with other international organizations would be an asset
- Demonstrated results-based management capabilities with an ability to manage programmes, budgets and human resources efficiently under shifting priorities
- Excellent communication and analytical skills