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Employment opportunity Mozambique FAO
by William Leschen 31 Dec '20

31 Dec '20

Employment opportunity Mozambique - thanks Messias for sending in from Sarnissa portuguese email forum Opportunite d'emploi au Mozambique- Merci a Messias pour son envoi Prezados colegas, Encontrem em anexo uma oportunidade de emprego em Mocambique Messias ----- Forwarded Message ----- *From:* Isabel Omar <isabelomar(a)hotmail.com> *To:* messias macuiane <mmacuiane(a)yahoo.co.uk> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 29, 2020, 12:43:13 PM GMT+2 *Subject:* Senior Fishery Officer (Secretary SWIOFC) Weblink: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&searc… Also up on daily updated SARNISSA Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/sarnissaafrica Senior Fishery Officer (Secretary SWIOFC) Posting Date: 23/Dec/2020 Closure Date: 14/Jan/2021, 12:59:00 AM Organizational Unit: SFS Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Grade Level: P-5 Primary Location: Mozambique-Maputo Duration: Fixed term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number: 0827142 CCOG Code: 1H05 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device *The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments*. _____________________________________________________________________________________ *• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture* *• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position* *• **FAO does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.* *• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality* *• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.* ______________________________________________________________________________________ *Organizational Setting* FAO's Sub regional Office for Southern Africa is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing subregional food, agriculture and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with subregion-wide institutions including Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). It assists the FAO Representations (FAORs) in the subregion with addressing subregional food security, agriculture and rural development issues at country level. The Subregional Office is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for Africa. *Reporting Lines* The Senior Fisheries Officer reports to the Subregional Coordinator while maintaining regular contact with FAO Headquarters in Rome for functional guidance on matters relating to policy, governance and management support in the fisheries sector and working closely with RAF on regional issues. *Technical Focus* Coordination and leadership of fisheries duties at the sub regional and regional level. *Key Results* Leadership and technical expertise for the planning, development and implementation of Regional Programmes of work, projects, products, services in the fisheries sector, in accordance with Regional objectives and FAO Strategic Objectives and in alignment with the Organization's Gender Policy. *Key Functions* • Plans, manages, or leads highly specialized or multi-disciplinary teams, leads, coordinates, and/or participates in Regional committees, project teams, and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies; • Analyzes global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Objectives, Programme of Work, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies; • Implements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence based strategies, and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks; • Conducts, designs and oversees research and analysis activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovation, technical reports, publications and/or on-going programme development as well as the provision of technical and/or policy advisory services; • Provides technical and policy advice to Member countries and technical support to decentralized offices in the development and implementation of their programmes; • Leads and/or collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning, on-line tools; • Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders; • Act as Secretary of designed FAO regional fishery bodies; • Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy. *Specific Functions* • Acts Secretary of the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC), based in Maputo, Mozambique; • Organizes and facilitates sessions of SWIOFC and its subsidiary bodies; • Ensures the implementation of the decisions and recommendations of this body, including the carrying out of its programme of work and publications; • Liaises with the appropriate government officials, fishery institutions and international governmental and non-governmental organizations concerned with fisheries through visits and correspondence; • Provides advice to national fisheries institutions on request, on fisheries policy, development and management; • Collaborates with and supports the development of the capacity of regional/sub-regional fisheries management organisations, regional economic groupings, and regional partners of the SWIOFC including the Indian Ocean Commission to leverage FAO’s inputs and visibility; • Promotes sustainable fish production and utilisation for food and livelihoods through initiation and formulation of projects; • Encourages and monitors the implementation of the FAO Code of Conduct for responsible fisheries and related fisheries instruments ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ *CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING* *Minimum Requirements* • Advanced university degree in fisheries science, natural resource management or related fields. • Ten years of relevant experience in fisheries management trade, fishery products safety and quality, field of statistics and data management of fisheries, or related fields • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) *Competencies* • Results Focus • Leading, Engaging and Empowering • Communication • 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 in fisheries development, management and policy, preferably in Southern Africa • Extent and relevance of experience leading teams, working within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting others, and fostering a positive team environment • Extent and relevance of experience in working with Regional Fisheries Bodies is an asset • Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementation of programmes and projects related to fisheries development, management, and policy. • Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources • Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training courses • Working knowledge of French is considered a strong asset. _________________________________________________________________ FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. _________________________________________________________________ *GENERAL INFORMATION* - Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds - FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. *CONDITIONS OF SERVICE* A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include: • Dependency allowances • Rental subsidy • Education grant for children • Home leave travel • 30 working days of annual leave per year • Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund • International health insurance; optional life insurance • Disability protection FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes: • elements of family-friendly policies • flexible working arrangements • standards of conduct. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ *______________________________________________________________________________________________________* *HOW TO APPLY* - To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO <https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en> and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills. - Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile; - Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application; - Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile; - Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ <http://www.whed.net/home.php> - Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications; - Incomplete applications will not be considered; - Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered; - We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers(a)fao.org *FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT* Atenciosamente. *Isabel Omar * -- *Casammak Aquaculture Consultancy * *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * *Follow my daily updated international Facebook sites (news, publications, videos, employment, funding, investment and other) for:* *Casammak Aquaculture <https://5fca2b635abdf.site123.me/> * *Sustainable Aquaculture Stirling <https://www.facebook.com/SustainableAquacultureStirling/>* *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * <https://www.facebook.com/sarnissaafrica?ref=hl> *Aquaculture Enterprise Malawi* <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquaculture-Enterprise-Malawi/57280560286237…> *SEAT Sustaining Ethical Aquaculture Trade Asia (SEAT) * <https://www.facebook.com/SEATGlobal?ref=hl> * See also Sustainable Aquaculture Group Stirling's activities and projects: * *http://www.susaquastirling.net/* <http://www.susaquastirling.net/>

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Fwd: [paepard] RE: The call for the One Planet Fellowship is now open for applications
by William Leschen 01 Dec '20

01 Dec '20

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joan Onyangao <j.onyango(a)cgiar.org> Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 at 09:49 Subject: [paepard] RE: The call for the One Planet Fellowship is now open for applications To: Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development Phase II (PAEPARD II) <PAEPARD(a)faraafrica.community> Hello, *Please share widely with your networks* The call for the third cohort of the One Planet Fellowship <https://awardfellowships.org/the-one-planet-fellowship> is now open for applications. Here are the links to the calls: *English* à https://awardfellowships.org/news/the-call-for-applications-for-the-2021-co… *French* à https://awardfellowships.org/news/lancement-de-lappel-a-candidatures-pour-l… The One Planet Fellowship seeks to build a vibrant, highly connected, and inter-generational network of African and European scientists equipped to use a gender lens to help Africa’s smallholder farmers adapt to a changing climate. The first cohort of the One Planet Fellowship was launched in September 2019 <https://awardfellowships.org/news/investing-in-the-next-generation-of-afric…> Best wishes, *Joan Onyango* *Communications Assistant* Mobile +254 (0) 725 981 554 Direct +254 (0) 20 722 4067 J.Onyango(a)cgiar.org <E.shivo(a)cgiar.org> www.awardfellowships.org Hosted by the World Agroforestry United Nations Avenue, Gigiri P.O. Box 30677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya You are receiving this message because you are a member of the community Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development Phase II (PAEPARD II) <https://faraafrica.community/paepard>. View this contribution on the web site <https://faraafrica.community/_/gcfaxtxa> A reply to this message will be sent to all members of Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development Phase II (PAEPARD II). Reply to sender <j.onyango(a)cgiar.org> | Unsubscribe <leave.PAEPARD(a)faraafrica.community> -- *Casammak Aquaculture Consultancy * *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * *Follow my daily updated international Facebook sites (news, publications, videos, employment, funding, investment and other) for:* *Sustainable Aquaculture Stirling* <https://www.facebook.com/SustainableAquacultureStirling/> *SARNISSA African Aquaculture Network * <https://www.facebook.com/sarnissaafrica?ref=hl> *Aquaculture Enterprise Malawi* <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquaculture-Enterprise-Malawi/57280560286237…> *SEAT Sustaining Ethical Aquaculture Trade Asia (SEAT) * <https://www.facebook.com/SEATGlobal?ref=hl> * See also Sustainable Aquaculture Group Stirling's activities and projects: * *http://www.susaquastirling.net/* <http://www.susaquastirling.net/>

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