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Knowledge Management Consultant – REBYC-II LAC

Home Based - May require travel

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Home Based - May require travel
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • SLC
  • Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

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

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Organizational Setting

The overall goal of the REBYC-II LAC project is to facilitate more sustainable use of fisheries resources and healthier marine ecosystems in the project region in order to support sustainable livelihoods. The outputs include collaborative governance, cost-effective solutions and effective incentives to minimize the by-catch of juveniles, species at risk, discards and impacts on sea-bed habitats, improved utilization of sustainable by-catch, and reduced operational costs in bottom/shrimp trawl fisheries in the region.

Furthermore, the project seeks to improve local livelihoods in the face of management changes. It also builds regional synergies to achieve balance between environmental well-being and human well-being. The project facilitates participatory governance approaches where fishers, managers and other key stakeholders work together to improve by-catch management. Primary stakeholders’ knowledge and capacity on by-catch and adaptive collaborative management are a key instrument. The sense of ownership of stakeholders is being enhanced through collective-choice arrangements encouraging responsible fishing. Institutional arrangements for public/private partnership will be encouraged.

Key project stakeholders include national and local fisheries authorities, the private fishing sector (fishers, processors and retailers), fishing communities and organizations in project pilot sites, regional fisheries organizations( including the CRFM, OSPESCA, Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC)), the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf Large Marine Ecosystems project (CLME ), NOAA, WWF, and various universities and research institutes in the region. FAO provides technical assistance to ensure that the project activities benefit from experiences elsewhere and meet current practices.

Since its inception the project has created a significant amount of knowledge and has been using various means to disseminate it against stakeholders. However, there is not an appropriate monitoring of how this information is actually impacting stakeholders or if it is effect. Based on this the project also requires support in organizing project outputs and creating practical and implementable summaries that make information easily digestible for stakeholders and policy makers alike.

Reporting Lines

The Knowledge Management Consultant will work under the direct supervision of the REBYC-II LAC Regional Project Coordinator and in coordination with other relevant FAO officers.

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Evaluate and Monitor the impact of the REBYC-II LAC Knowledge management strategy.
  • Liaise with project partner sand stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate publication of project results and information.
  • Adjust current strategy to ensure knowledge reaches all project coordinators.
  • Draft summaries and create easily accessible material based on project results.
  • Manage project SharePoint and Website, keeping both up to date.
  • Assist project partners in drafting press releases, information notes and summary briefs.
  • Assist project coordination in other knowledge management measures as required.
  • Assist regional coordinator in drafting and editing project technical documents.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
  • Advanced University degree in fisheries, fisheries management, natural resources management, fishing technology or communication with an emphasis on issues related to FAO.
  • At least 2 years of experience in fisheries/aquaculture sector or communication in related activities.
  • Working knowledge of English and Spanish.
FAO Core Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
  • Experience in fisheries or natural resource management, including participatory approaches.
  • Previous experience with communicating science or policy to different stakeholders
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Familiarity with fishing industry, fisher and fish worker organizations and policymaking.
  • Understanding of participatory and collaborative approaches to fisheries research as well as general fisheries technical issues.

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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