Project Assistant

Organizational Setting

IFISH is a joint project between FAO and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, aiming to mainstream biodiversity conservation and sustainable use into inland fisheries practices in freshwater ecosystems of high conservation value. The project started in 2017, with a three-pronged strategy to combine mainstreaming of inland aquatic biodiversity into resource development and management policy; demonstrations of conservation and sustainable use of inland aquatic biodiversity in critical habitats; and effective monitoring and assessment. IFISH project works in five demonstration areas in Indonesia, targeting high value fish in each district, namely: eel in Java (Cilacap and Sukabumi), arowana and beje fisheries in Kalimantan (South Barito and Kapuas), and belida in Sumatra (Kampar).

With support from GEF, IFish project has become the largest inland fisheries project in Indonesia. Inland fisheries are generally cultivated by small-scale industries, by communities along the watershed. Therefore, protection of ecosystems and sustainable management of inland fisheries have major impact on enhancing food security and providing livelihood for people who depend on inland aquatic biodiversity.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will perform the tasks assigned under the overall supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Indonesia and the direct supervision of National Project Manager (NPM) and in coordination with the National Specialists and FAO staffs, will support the coordination, implementation and routine monitoring of the project.

Technical Focus

Management, project assistance

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to the National Project Manager and ensures smooth and efficient communication and information flow within the project team and the National Project Coordinator (including the team); • Assist on collecting relevant data and information both from the National Specialists and other related parties for Monitoring and reporting the project implementation against the processes and its schedules related to project outputs, products, tasks, etc.; • Provide support to management activities, particularly the Project Manager for preparing the TOR of meetings, preparing the meeting organization, drafting meeting minutes and monitoring follow-up activities; • Provide assistance in the coordination of supporting services of meetings, training, workshops, etc., and events of the Project in collaboration with other staff of the country office and government counterpart; • Maintain project activity calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate project staff and government counterpart; • Provide assistance in logistical support to the project staff and consultants in conducting different project activities • Perform other relevance duties as assigned.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum First-level university degree is required. A Degree in fisheries science, natural resource management, public administration or a related field is preferable; • Minimum 2 years of experience in general project management. Experience in administrative support functions including note-taking and meeting arrangements; • Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia; • National of Indonesia.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in design and management of agricultural development projects focusing on smallholder farming systems, preferably on land management and climate change adaptation. • Familiarity with the latest CSA techniques, adaptive research and participatory extension approaches and land and post-harvest management strategies being promoted by FAO. • Work in developing countries of the Asia and Pacific Region. • Demonstrated strong technical and advisory and communication, team building, computer and report writing skills. • Ability to speak the local language will be considered an advantage. • Demonstrated good organizational skills in supporting a team of consultants/experts • Demonstrated good client orientation; • Familiar with computer skills such as MS Office, PowerPoint, excel, MS Word; • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.