Under the general supervision of the FAO Officer-in-Charge for Somalia, the direct supervision of the Fisheries Coordinator and in close consultation with the relevant Technical & Operations Officers, the expert will be responsible for delivery of two Actions of the programme, specifically the Infrastructure and the Fleet Renewal Actions, under these the expert will be responsible for:
Working with consultants, to develop new vessel designs appropriate to the needs and activities of the artisanal fishing sector in Somalia, concentrating on use of selective gears, catch quality and reduced fuel consumption
Train and oversee selected boat builders in construction of these vessels, including full training for fishermen in vessel finance and maintenance, catch handling and use of fishing gears
Develop appropriate business plans for fishermen relating to these vessels, and a methodology for ensuring equitable fleet renewal that does not risk localized over-fishing
Working closely with the appropriate Ministries, Administrations and stakeholders to develop and agree short and long term infrastructure plans for the 4 main ports in Somalia, safeguarding access to these ports for a vibrant and expanding fish industry.
Provide the necessary technical and operational inputs to the procurement processes of the programme component
Coordinate the activities of the international and national personnel recruited for implementation of the programme component
Implement and oversee short term infrastructure plans within the four main ports of Somalia.
Perform other related duties as required
http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/consultants/en/
Train and oversee selected boat builders in construction of these vessels, including full training for fishermen in vessel finance and maintenance, catch handling and use of fishing gears
Develop appropriate business plans for fishermen relating to these vessels, and a methodology for ensuring equitable fleet renewal that does not risk localized over-fishing
Working closely with the appropriate Ministries, Administrations and stakeholders to develop and agree short and long term infrastructure plans for the 4 main ports in Somalia, safeguarding access to these ports for a vibrant and expanding fish industry.
Provide the necessary technical and operational inputs to the procurement processes of the programme component
Coordinate the activities of the international and national personnel recruited for implementation of the programme component
Implement and oversee short term infrastructure plans within the four main ports of Somalia.
Perform other related duties as required
http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/consultants/en/
How to apply:
Interested applicants are required to create an online Personal Profile form (PPF) in iRecruitment. To create the PPF, please follow the instructions available at:http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Employment/docs/Applying_to_Con...
The PPF along with a cover letter should be sent via email to: HR-Somalia@fao.org
Please write as subject: FAO/129/2013
Deadline for applications: 9 March 2014
Applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The PPF along with a cover letter should be sent via email to: HR-Somalia@fao.org
Please write as subject: FAO/129/2013
Deadline for applications: 9 March 2014
Applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
