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Company: FAO
Region: Rome , Lazio
Job Description - FISH4ACP and NAVAC Project Specialist (2500649)CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2500649FISH4ACP and NAVAC Project SpecialistJob PostingDate: 03/Mar/2025Closure Date01/Jun/2025, 9:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: NFIJob TypeNon-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)Primary LocationHome-BasedDuration: 11 monthsPost Number: N/AIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the 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 persons 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.FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.Organizational SettingThe Fisheries and Aquaculture Division is one of FAO''s core technical divisions under the Natural Resources and Sustainable Production stream at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Division collaborates with Members and partners to promote the responsible and sustainable management of aquatic food systems, aiming for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life. To fulfil its mandate, the Division focuses on the global development of fisheries and aquaculture through the implementation of its Blue Transformation, a strategic approach that outlines a vision for sustainable and resilient aquatic food systems. Additionally, it extends support to Members through normative instruments and collaborations with regional fishery bodies (RFBs) established within the framework of the FAO Constitution.The FISH4ACP project (Sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture value chains in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries) is led by the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. FISH4ACP aims at improving the sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture value chains through five main components/specific objectives: i) Robust fisheries and aquaculture improvement strategies are developed and agreed with stakeholders; ii) Economic performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in selected value chains is improved; iii) Inclusiveness and the social sustainability of selected value chains are improved; iv) The environmental sustainability of selected value chains is enhanced; and v) MSMEs in selected value chains have access to additional sources of finance and investment. The New Aquatic Food Value Chains development for sustainable healthy diets for the most vulnerable in fragile contexts (NAVAC) formulation project aims to develop a full-size programme focusing on the development of new aquatic products that can provide key nutrients to vulnerable populations, provide livelihoods, and generate jobs through the development of sustainable value chains.Reporting LinesThe FISH4ACP and NAVAC Specialist reports to the projects Chief Technical Advisor and will work within multiple country value chain teams. When activities are carried out in participating member countries, applicants will be required to work in close collaboration with the FAO Representation in the relevant country of assignment, as well as the relevant FAO regional and/or sub-regional office.Technical FocusSustainable value chain development for fisheries and aquaculture and project management.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesContribute economic, social and/or environmental-specific expertise to the implementation of value chain upgrading strategies in one or more of the selected country value chains in liaison with the national teams, complementing the inputs of various specialists and other team members.Support and monitor the value chain development activities of the project, facilitating linkages between stakeholders, including the formation of Multi-stakeholder Partnerships and the organization of workshops.Collaborate closely with consultants (national and international) responsible for value chain activities and ensure the implementation of a sustainable systems-based value chain approach.Develop and maintain partnerships with country and regional stakeholders who can contribute to achieving FISH4ACP and NAVAC value chain objectives.Su