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.

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 Consultants/Experts and FAO staffs, will support the coordination, implementation and routine monitoring of the project.

Reporting Lines

• Sudarsono – National Project Manager IFish Project • Ageng Heriyanto – Assistant FAOR • Rajendra Aryal – FAO Representative

Technical Focus

Management, project assistance

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to the National Project Manager and ensure smooth and efficient communication and information flow within the project team; • Collect relevant data and information both from the National Consultants and other related parties for Monitoring the project implementation against the processes and its schedules related to project outputs, products, tasks, etc. and informs the NPM and project team ahead of time on deadlines; • Provide support to the Project Management Unit, particularly the Project manager for preparing the Term of Reference of meetings, prepares the meeting organization, drafting meeting minutes and monitors 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; • Maintain project activity calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicate relevant information to appropriate project staff; • Performs other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• First level university degree is required. Degree in fisheries science, natural resource management or a related field is desirable; • Knowledge and 2 years experience in general project management and monitoring processes; • Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English. • Nationality 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. • Experience in administrative support functions including note taking and meeting arrangements; • Demonstrated good organizational skills in supporting a team of consultants/experts • Demonstrated good client orientation; • Familiar with computer skill such as MS office, Power Point, excel, MS Words;

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
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
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