FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational Setting
The position is located in the FAO Representation, Lusaka, Zambia
Reporting Lines
The National Project Facilitator will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Zambia and will work in close collaboration with the National Project Coordination Unit (NPCU) for the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development (ZAEDP), which is under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL) and relevant FAO technical units.
Technical Focus
Programme development, coordination and operational assistance based on the knowledge of the local conditions, culture, language and institutions of the country of assignment. Ensure the smooth functioning of projects operations, consistent service delivery, and continuous evaluation and readjustment /improvement of the operational environment
Tasks and responsibilities
- Contribute to the review of aquaculture activities in the project targeted areas.
- Support the FAO technical team in identifying and recommending the procurement (following FAO manual section 502) of the necessary equipment and supplies;
- Support the Lead Technical Officer in the preparation of the quarterly and annual progress reports of the project and the terminal report
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, or Aquaculture, Veterinary Sciences or Fisheries economics or the equivalent.
- Experience of not less than five years working with farmers or farmer organisations or entrepreneurs
- Zambian national
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
- Not less than five years of working experience in project management and implementation
- Ability to train staff and farmers using participatory approaches or interactive approaches
- Adequately conversant with project areas or similar and be in a position to communicate in at least one of the local languages of the project locations
- Ability to work with computers or learn unfamiliar computer software applications
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]
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