FAO Senior Policy Expert Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. FAO Nigeria programme looking for “Senior Policy Expert”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 08 September 2021.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO Senior Policy Expert Jobs 2021
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 30 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Policy Expert to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | Senior Policy Expert |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | 7 Years |
| Application Deadline | 08 September 2021 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The Senior Policy Expert (Fishery and Aquaculture, FIRST Programme) works under the overall technical guidance of the Senior Fishery Officer (FAO Regional Office for Africa – RAF) and works in close collaboration with Fishery and Aquaculture team based at headquarters (NFI). The Senior Policy Expert works under the guidance of the ECOWAS Commission Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (D/ARD), in close collaboration with the UEMOA Commission, the FAO Regional/Sub-regional offices, the EU Regional Delegation in Abuja and Ouagadougou, (sub)-regional fisheries bodies (RFBs) in ECOWAS area, African Union, and other relevant stakeholders in the ECOWAS member states (Governments counterparts).
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead the work of FIRST in supporting the transformation of aqua-food systems along the three dimensions of sustainability (economic, social, environmental) to accelerate progress towards SDG2 in West Africa
- Support existing coordination structures within ECOWAS in the coherent formulation and implementation of projects and programmes in the Fisheries and Aquaculture sector (e.g. PESCAO)
- Plan, organize and participate in capacity development activities as endorsed by the ECOWAS Commission, including the provision of advice and technical assistance, training workshops, seminars, and meetings;
- Oversee the development of awareness raising, information and capacity development materials on regional fisheries and aquaculture issues, including on-line tools and information kit;
- Organize international/inter-governmental meetings and conferences and provide short-term policy and technical assistance in other ECOWAS technical partners (including regional Non-State Actors) as part of the FIRST expert network;
- Promote strategic partnerships, best practices, and increased policy dialogue and develop and negotiate effective synergetic and complementary working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national partners within the regional integration approaches and schemes;
Qualification:
- University degree in fisheries, aquaculture, economics or marine affairs with a specialization in fisheries policy, management and/or governance or other field related to fisheries and aquaculture. Advanced university degree will be considered a strong asset.
- Relevant experience in fisheries management, aquaculture production, fishery policy analysis, including policy assistance and capacity development or related field:
- Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) level B: at least 7 years of relevant experience
- Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) level A: at least 12 years of relevant experience
- Working knowledge of French and at least limited knowledge of English.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply FAO Senior Policy Expert Jobs 2021
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline
If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
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