Reporting Lines
The Investment Officer (Fisheries and Aquaculture) reports to the Chief, East and Southern Africa Service (CFIA) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI).
Technical Focus
Provide analytical and technical support on fisheries and aquaculture development and management, in close collaboration with the relevant public and private sector stakeholders for the formulation, implementation support and evaluation of investment policies, strategies, programmes and projects in fisheries and aquaculture.
Key Results
Delivering investment and finance support solutions through the provision of technical expertise/assistance and support to capacity development, in collaboration with country stakeholders and cooperating partners, to achieve impact at scale in the transformation of agrifood systems in the scope of the FAO Strategic Framework and in line with the framework of the FAO Blue Transformation Roadmap.
Key Functions
1. Participates in, and eventually leads, multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification and preparation of investment and finance support initiatives in the fields of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions.
2. Participates in, and eventually leads, multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment and finance support solutions.
3. Provides technical expertise for the preparation of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing studies and strategies, in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes.
4. Supports the development of inclusive and sustainable food systems involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, and civil society organizations and governments.
5. Formulates and delivers capacity development strategies and activities in the areas of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing investment support to government staff, non-state actors and private sector organizations.
6. Prepares documents in accordance with FAO, governments and financing partners' requirements.
7. Provides support in task organization, selection of consultants, preparation of terms of reference and in ensuring the quality of outputs.
8. Promotes international cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements, advocates best practices and effective policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings.
9. Establishes, promotes and maintains relationships with relevant Strategic Programmes, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division and Decentralized Offices in order to ensure best synergies between investment, policy and innovation work in support to Members.
10. Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
11. Provides guidance and advice to junior staff.
Specific Functions
12. Contributes to developing inclusive and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture activities involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and governments.
13. Promotes cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities, advocates best practices and effective sector dialogue in line with the FAO Blue Transformation Roadmap.
14. Assesses and advises on constraints and opportunities for public and private sector investment at all levels of sustainable aquatic foods value chains.
15. Engages with private sector stakeholders and related platforms, including downstream value chain players, such as small and medium enterprises, cooperatives, associations and fisherfolk organizations, to strengthen and validate recommended investment and policy options.
16. Contributes to developing knowledge products, including analytical work and practical tools, related to sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development and related capacity development initiatives.
17. Assesses and supports the development of public-private partnerships and platforms to promote an enabling environment for investment along fisheries and aquaculture value chains.
18. Supports the collaboration with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division and Fishery Officers in Decentralized Offices in project development and implementation, including developing knowledge products.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
19. Advanced university degree in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic food sciences, marine biology or a closely related field.
20. Seven years of relevant experience in the fields of fisheries, aquaculture, and/or their management, including experience in the formulation and/or implementation of investment operations in sustainable aquatic foods value chains in developing countries.
21. Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency- level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)
Competencies
22. Results Focus
23. Teamwork
24. Communication
25. Building Effective Relationships
26. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
27. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
28. Extent and relevance of experience in technical fields related to sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic food value chains.
29. Extent and relevance of experience in participating in, and possibly leading, multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies and sector studies as well as formulation, implementation support, or evaluation of investment and finance support solutions or provision of technical assistance to fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic value chain development.
30. Extent and relevance of experience in investment design, implementation support and evaluation procedures of FAO's main development partners, in particular the World Bank (WB), the African Development Bank (AfDB) the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the European Union (EU) and other development partners and international financial institutions (IFIs).
31. Demonstrated experience interacting with government officials, the private sector, farmers' organizations, development partners, and other local stakeholders.
32. Knowledge of the context, as well as partners and institutions, of the specific subregion would be an asset.
33. Demonstrated capacity to write technical reports in English.
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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
34. Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
35. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
36. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: 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.
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