WorldFish seeks to create an inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future. We provide research and innovation in aquatic food systems to support sustainable development and food system transformation toward healthy and resilient diets. Our 2030 WorldFish Research and Innovation Strategy: Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet outlines our commitment to guiding the transition to more resilient aquatic food systems in three priority impact areas: Social and Economic Inclusion, Nutrition and Public Health, and Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability.
About the Position
The Field Officer (Climate Change and Fisheries) will represent the IkanAdapt project at local levels for project management, finance management and capacity building management in target implementation areas at the municipality, post administrative and villages levels for delivered the target output into the target beneficiaries to focusing on improving nutrition outcomes and food system sustainability in the face of multi-dimensional change.
In line with the new WorldFish Aquatic foods for healthy peoples and planet research and innovation strategy, the WorldFish Timor-Leste country program in expanding its focus on components of foods system beyond production, including the impacts of climate change. IkanAdapt seeks to use nature-based solutions, working with communities, fishers, and fish farmers to improve climate resilience of fish-based livelihoods and food system. In doing so, project activities will ensure strong biodiversity outcomes, include improved management and protection of vulnerable species and habitats.
This position will be based in Municipality where targeted and having key role in the implementation of the IkanAdapt project deliverables to ensure that all outputs of annual target are well delivered on track in sustainable manners and close coordination with MAF/Fisheries directorate representatives in the target municipalities and direct coordination with Local authorities, Community leaders and community target as a direct beneficiary. The Field officer also will be travel to Dili-WorldFish head quarter office for meetings and coordination should be requested by IkanAdapt Project Technical Coordinator
The Person
The successful candidate will:
Take overall coordination responsibility for project activities implementation in Municipalities, (Viqueque and Lautem, Covalima and Bobonaro, Aileu and Dili, Atauro and Oecusse) to ensure effective coordination with Local Government Authority at Posto Administrativo levels, and Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and other relevant stakeholders are established. Collaborate and coordinate with Administrator post administrative, Head of Villages and MAF/Fisheries directorate representatives or Fisheries Official to assist and support implementation of the following project activities. Base line assessment for the IkanAdapt project with particular focus on risk household in coastal communities. Climate change vulnerability assessment in all target areas within Villages target. Stakeholder awareness/engagement and related capacity building activities to be undertaken in post administrative and villages levels. Piloting of the outcomes of feasibility study into local production and/or sourcing of affordable fish feed for the aquaculture sector, drought resilient home garden, mangrove restoration and riverbank restoration. Establishment of a women led cooperative for the sale of local fish includes training in fish handling, value adding and sourcing and business and financial management skills. Coordinate with local authority for the implementation of the scoping study activities through consultation with community and industry stakeholder for the existing MPA management activities. Assist in the implementation of capacity building activities for marine protected area management staff as well as officials from the neighbouring municipalities in MPA planning and management. Assist and support the project team in stakeholder consultation for the validation and endorsement of the draft management plan for the proposed MPA. Assist and support the project team the stakeholder consultation for the review of alternative financing option to develop a financial sustainability plan for the Existing MPA. Coordinate the collection of information, monitoring project progress and impact evaluation include carry out regular monitoring activities to ensure measurement of project achievement with special emphasis on the result of World Fish\u2019s contributions. Convene periodic meetings with local authorities to support implementation of project activities in all target area in Municipalities include provide assistance in implementation of all aspect of community engagement and awareness in all project areas and assist the project team in the identification of beneficiaries. Maintain strong working partnerships with relevant local authorities, IkanAdapt Project and the WorldFish Country Office and ensure they are kept well informed of all relevant project activities. Foster, establish and maintain links with other related projects and collaborative actors in municipality. Liaise and coordinate with international agencies, NGOs, local NGOs, and other agencies involved in support of the local community in similar thematic areas. Attend initial orientation by IkanAdapt Project Technical Coordinator to familiarize with Project Framework, reporting systems and job scopes. Support Fish farmers in developing their activity plans and adoption of aquaculture BMP (better management practices) in the field for their responsible farmer clusters. Report the progress of farmers\u2019 production cycle and challenges they face follows the project\u2019s designated monitoring system (pond book). Complete the weekly update and planning report. Work closely with village chief/village council to ensure involvement of community members. Coordinate the local training sessions and meetings with farmers, WorldFish and MAF (Ministry Agriculture and Fisheries) officers at the field. Assist in implementation of surveys related to the project. Continuously communicate farmers\u2019 issues to WorldFish and MAF suco extension officer and assist with resolution. Undertake any other duties requested by IkanAdapt Project Technical Coordinator.Requirements
This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:
High school with 1-year relevance experience working with local community. Knowledgeable, literate, enthusiastic members of the community. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with project leader and project working group. Basic knowledge and skills in pond aquaculture. Basic communications skills in English. Fluency in Tetum language and local languages according to site location. Identify capacity building and training needs of communities and identifying the human and institutional resources to meet those needs. Assist in the organization of training for local experts and community as required and synthesis lessons learnt and best practices in project. Organize experience exchange workshops with stakeholders as well as field visits to facilitate lesson learning and enhance communication among different community. Prepare reports and lessons learnt and send to the IkanAdapt Technical Coordinator for further compilation and dissemination. Participate in the preparation of analytical case studies on project activities and issues, and disseminate knowledge products and communication materials. Provide continuous information updates for the country office database, as well periodic progress reports, and communications portals. Assume any other function as requested by the IkanAdapt Technical Coordinator.Desired Skills and Qualifications
Enough skills on aquaculture production. Skills on community organizing. Experiences in same areas with other organization. Experiences working the same community and municipality targeted. Written best practices brochures. Experiences on written article of community target success history. Experiences on producing fish feeds used local ingredients. Other relevant to the project objectives.Benefits
This position is ONLY open to citizens of Timor-Leste. WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave and others. The duration of the contract will initially be for a one-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 27 March 2023:
A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; A current curriculum vitae; and Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.Location: The post holder will be based in Dili, Timor Leste, with frequent travel to project sites spanning eight municipalities of Timor-Leste, including Aileu, Atauro, Bobonaro, Covalima, Dili, Oecusse, Lautem and Viqueque.
The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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