FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
- 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 Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
Organizational Setting:
For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.
Reporting Lines:
The Fisheries Policy Specialist reports to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist.
Technical Focus:
The Philippines is among the countries implementing the global project “Responsible use of fisheries and aquaculture resources for sustainable development” (GCP/GLO/352/NOR) which aims to contribute to the sustainable use and conservation of fisheries resources, amidst the pressure from the combined effects of overfishing practices, including Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, climate change, pollution and ocean acidification. It contributes to the project’s Component 2 (Assist partner countries and key stakeholders to adapt to climate change effectively and secure sustainable socio-economic development) where in countries previously supported by GCP/GLO/959/NOR “Support member countries implement climate change adaptation measures in fisheries and aquaculture” are supported in their additional needs.
The project is continuing its support to the Philippines’ Fisheries Management Area (FMA) 4 supervised by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region IX. It aims to carry forward the local adoption and implementation of the Small Pelagic Fisheries Management Plan (SPFMP) & Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Restoration Plan (CMERP) for Zamboanga del Norte.
Tasks and responsibilities
She/he will carry out the following tasks:
• Lead the review, validation with key stakeholders, and preparation of the final manuscript of the Small Pelagic Fisheries Management Plan (SPFMP) and Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Restoration Plan (CMERP) for Zamboanga del Norte previously drafted under FAO-NORAD phase I / GCP/GLO/352/NOR;
• Lead the preparation of a policy or position paper, or draft legal instrument, such as in the form of an ordinance or resolution, to facilitate the formal adoption of the SPFMP & CMERP in the provincial and municipal government units in Zamboanga del Norte;
• Provide guidance for the establishment of a stakeholder advisory committee to oversee and monitor the implementation of the adopted SPFMP & CMERP.
• Present materials and outputs, as necessary, at meetings with stakeholders, government agencies, and policy-makers towards the local adoption of the SPFMP & CMERP;
• Advise the 352/NOR project team on elements of the SPFMP and CMERP that require attention since the drafting and how the project can advance their implementation;
• Prepare presentation materials for and attend meetings related to the technical assignment;
• Support the documentation of lessons learned and perspectives from the field;
• Perform other tasks relevant to the technical specialization as deemed necessary by the project and FAO Representative.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• The candidate must have an advanced university degree in law, agriculture, fisheries, environmental science, environmental management, development studies, social science, or related fields
• At least seven (7) years of work experience on policy writing and advocacy, community engagement in fisheries, development, or environmental projects
• A national of the Philippines or resident in the Philippines with a regular work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Language requirement: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Familiarity with FAO operational procedures is an advantage
• In line with FAO policy, commitment to placing accountability to people affected by disaster framework at the core of FAO’s emergency policy and practice, from preparedness up to the onset of an emergency in all phases of the programme cycle
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.