National Specialist (Project Management)

Organizational Setting

The FAO is implementing a Blue Transformation programme in Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles. Through the FAO Mauritius office, the Ministry of Blue Economy of Mauritius was requested to provide technical support to help achieve a robust and inclusive process for the development of a Blue Economy Policy as well as related activities. It is hoped that a successful policy elaboration process will enable the Blue economy to be sustainably developed through improved governance of the ocean sector leading to greater social and economic wellbeing for the people of Mauritius. Specifically, the project will assist the Government in implementing a participatory policy formulation process, accompanied by capacity building related to the policy as well as legal assistance.

Reporting Lines

The national specialist will work under the general supervision of the FAOR in Madagascar, to Comoros, Mauritius and Seychelles, the direct supervision of the Deputy FAO Representative, the technical guidance of the project Lead Technical Officer (LTO), and in close collaboration with the national project team.

Technical Focus

Planning, management, delivery and reporting of the activities of the project.

Tasks and responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for implementing all programme activities in the projects which are operational in Mauritius; this will include, inter alia, the following tasks:

• Day-to-day management and assistance for the effective collaboration of the project personnel and the implementation of all project activities in Mauritius; • Manage the input to the project by the team of project personnel closely, and closely support the personnel in the process for the achievement of outputs and related activities of the projects in Mauritius; • Prepare and follow up closely and timely on implementation of all the project activities and relevant institutions to the projects; • Organize all activities of the projects in Mauritius through the supervision, assistance and monitoring of collaboration with the relevant institutions; • In collaboration with the government institutions in Mauritius, and FAO project units (including the project teams/country representations, Subregional Office for Southern Africa and Head Quarters), support the organization and help to facilitate any training/workshop and field activities of the projects; • Draft relevant institutional contracts, prepare and drive the implementation of awareness, communication and visibility plans of the projects; • Prepare project management tool including work plans, operational plans for the projects (update those as required), and prepare monthly workplans so as to effectively manage the required work plans of all project personnel, track progress of activities, monitor budget expenditures, prepare reports of project activities and other relevant areas; • Collaborate and support closely and as required other project managers and teams within the FAO office for Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles and the SFS Technical Coordination unit for effective delivery of the programme and best possible results achieved by the Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme in Southern Africa; • Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in fisheries or related field to this assignment. • At least 7 years of work experience in governance, policy and management of fisheries and preferably related ocean sectors. • Knowledge of English in level C and French in level C • Nationality of Mauritius or resident in Mauritius with a regular work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Selection Criteria

• Relevance of qualification. • Extent of relevant experience (governance and management, fisheries and/or other blue economy related fields, and project management) • Extent of relevant technical experience in other geographic locations including Mauritius and/or other Southwest Indian Ocean states. • Personal skills: Self-driven, team player, patient, self-confident, reliable and empathetic. • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills. • Quality of oral and written communication skills in English and French. • Solid track record/experience in project management and implementation • Personal competencies as specified in selection criteria