Recrutement de 01 Nature-based livelihoods Specialist

Recrutement de 01 Nature-based livelihoods Specialist
Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 5 ans
Expire le: 27-09-2023

FAO
Nigeria
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description - Nature-based livelihoods Specialist (2302793)

Job Description:2302793

Nature-based livelihoods Specialist

Job Posting: 13/Sep/2023
Closure Date: 27/Sep/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRNIR
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Nigeria
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

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

Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes, and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner to ensure zero hunger in the country. FAO provides support in three priority areas: sustainable increase in production and productivity, agriculture-based economic growth, and increased resilience of livelihoods to threats and crisis. The current portfolio of projects in Nigeria includes activities related to agriculture (crop), livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource management and Food Security Information Management and Analysis.
The incumbent will contribute to the country’s programme and portfolio as foreseen in the project he/she will coordinate and be assigned.

Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programmes) (AFAOR-P) and in close collaboration with other team members and relevant FAO technical officers in the Sub-regional office for West Africa (SFW), Regional FAO Office for Africa (RAF) and Headquarters, the incumbent will undertake the following main tasks.

Technical Focus
The Nature-Based Livelihoods Specialist will play a crucial role in the UK PACT project focused on rehabilitating coastal ecosystems and enhancing the climate resilience of mangrove ecosystems, alongside their associated forest and fisheries communities. This specialist will lead initiatives to develop sustainable livelihoods rooted in nature-based practices and value chains, promoting community engagement, gender inclusion, and private sector partnerships.

Tasks and responsibilities
• Formulate and advocate for guidelines supporting mangrove-friendly aquaculture, sustainable small-scale fisheries, and co-management of mangrove ecosystems.
• Develop and implement sustainable income-generating fishery activities and value chains within and around mangrove ecosystems.
• Establish Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to create nature-based value chains that reduce pressure on mangrove ecosystems while generating benefits.
• Facilitate market linkages, access to resources, and value-chain financing through contract farming and partnerships.
• Develop opportunities for PPPs that strengthen agricultural, forestry, fisheries, and ecotourism value chains.
• Implement gender-sensitive interventions for integrated agricultural, forestry, and fishing practices.
• Train communities in sustainable income-generating fishery activities and value chains, focusing on women and youth participation.
• Conduct Train-the-Trainers workshops for state officials, NGOs/CBOs on technical and managerial aspects of nature-based livelihoods.
• Build community capacity for using the Integrated Mangrove Fish Farming System (IMFFS) to enhance resilience.
• Empower vulnerable community members in establishing community-based finance systems.
• Profile and assess vulnerability of households dependent on mangroves and fisheries.
• Collaborate with the Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist to implement GESI activities, including eliminating gender-based violence and child labour.
• Empower women through sensitization, training, and empowerment activities based on the Gender Action Plan.
• Provide capacity building and institutional strengthening to ensure maintenance of proposed income-generating activities.
• Develop bankable business plans for sustainable nature-based economic activities.
• Prepare project reports, documenting lessons learned and best practices.
• Collaborate with other project experts to share project impacts and successes.
• Perform other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• University degree or advanced university degree in relevant natural or social sciences (Fisheries and Aquaculture, Natural Resource Economics, Agroecology, Integrated Production Systems, Climate Change Adaptation).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in developing climate-resilient mixed production systems, sustainable fisheries, pastoralism systems, and nature-based value chains.
• Working knowledge of English.
• Nigerian nationality.

FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in diverse locations and areas.
• Familiarity with project management and development.
• Strong command of English and excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of economic and social development, agriculture, and social protection policies.
• Experience working with government counterparts, financial institutions, and private sector entities.
• Previous experience in community development and mobilization.
• Strong team-building and cross-cultural skills.

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT