Monitoring Mechanism Specialist (Mangrove Forest Cover)

Enhance public sector capacity to monitor fisheries and mangrove ecosystems

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FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Banjul (Gambia)

Application deadline 2 years ago: Tuesday 31 Oct 2023 at 22:59 UTC

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Overview

Enhance public sector capacity to monitor fisheries and mangrove ecosystems

You have:

University degree in Natural Resource and Environmental and Management related fields
At least 2 years of professional working experience in the Natural Resource sector
Experience in using resource monitoring devices and tools
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of French

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Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to lead international efforts to defeat hunger and poverty around the globe. The Organization has broad mandate, which covers multiple disciplines and sectors (agricultural crops, livestock, forest management, fisheries, climate change, management of natural resources, legal and policy frameworks, etc.), and it allows the provision of a holistic and multi-sectorial support on climate change mitigation and adaptation in the fisheries, forestry and land-use sectors, and benefit from the advice of technical experts from different technical areas.

In line with the above mandate, and in response to the needs of the country, FAO Gambia and partners are implementing the Climate Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in the Gambia (PROREFISH Gambia) project. The Project aims to address increased resilience and enhanced livelihoods, health, wellbeing, food and water security of the most vulnerable people, communities, and regions.

Reporting Lines

The Specialist will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in The Gambia, the Technical Supervision of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and the direct supervision of the AFAOR-P

Technical Focus

The incumbent will enhance the public sector capacities to monitor the fisheries sector and its associated ecosystems and integrate climate risks. Specifically, the consultant will conduct trainings on improved monitoring of climate change impacts on fisheries and mangrove; provide trainees with improved equipment and stations for georeferenced monitoring and ground truthing of fisheries habitat (mangrove forests) as well as fisheries livelihoods. This assignment/task will update the status of mangrove cover using remote sensing and field observation.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Establish regular monitoring mechanism for mangrove forest cover and train relevant government staff of sectoral institutions. • Assess institutional capacity to enhance participation in mangrove restoration and monitoring activities. • Develop a comprehensive monitoring protocol and training modules for monitoring forest cover as reference material for trainees as well as serve as a training guide. • Brainstorm and agree on the design of your community resource map. • Identify the ecosystem services provided by mangrove within your sector. • Propose suitable monitoring mechanism and identify responsible sectors to implement them. • Identify the gender roles and responsibilities of all actors responsible for the decline in mangrove forest cover. • Proffer sustainable solutions for the sustainable utilization and conservation of mangrove forest cover. • Ground truth to validate/update the designed community resource maps.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Natural Resource and Environmental and Management related fields • At least 2 years of professional working experience in the Natural Resource sector. • Experience in using resource monitoring devices and tools. • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of French.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skill

• Proven capability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. • Good command of English and proven ability to transfer knowledge and skills. • Proven record of training experience.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully implemented a monitoring system?	This question evaluates your practical experience in establishing effective monitoring mechanisms.	Discuss specific details about the project, including challenges faced and how you achieved successful outcomes.
How do you ensure training materials are effective for diverse audiences?	The interviewer is looking for your ability to adapt training to different learning needs.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to identify gender roles in resource management?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.