ECOWAS Programme Officer, Marine and Continental Fisheries Development Jobs in Nigeria
ECOWAS Programme Officer, Marine and Continental Fisheries Development Jobs in Nigeria
Role Overview Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Officer Animal Resources Development, the incumbent shall monitor and coordinate the ECOWAS actions related to the sector of marine and continental fishery sustainable development.
The Program Officer shall also ensure a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the ECOWAS in the region, develops, promotes and oversees ECOWAS strategic response to regional priorities. Further (i) supports ECOWAP and regional policy dialogue on Food Security and Nutrition, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries/Aquaculture and rural development issues; (ii) facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and (iii) supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.
Role And Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining partnerships with fishery experts from governments and stakeholders from private sector and other agencies/ fisheries institutions;
Supporting the establishment of an effective and efficient marine and continental fisheries data collection, compilation and dissemination mechanism;
Providing technical advice to potential investors on investment options available in the marine and continental fisheries sector;
Preparing development marine and continental fisheries programs for funding;
Promote knowledge sharing emerging from West Africa fishery programmes to stakeholders and ensure synergy and complementary activities;
Formulate and propose regional projects and actions of investment for young people and women in aquaculture sectors and allow to mobilize international support funds,
Contribute to the development of a work program for the production of aquatic animals, as well as to major new areas of work related to the increasing role of aquaculture in the rural development,
Liaises with partners to increase producers’ access to the appropriate services and promote the development of sustainable aquaculture value chains which reduce risks and also guarantee economic and social benefits for actors in the value chain,
Contribute to the organization of meetings, consultations and workshops on aspects and activities aimed at the sustainable development of aquaculture,
Support the establishment of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) for the promotion of aquaculture industries in the region and for the benefit of stakeholders for the development and production of
sustainable aquaculture in the West African context.
Academic Qualifications And Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Development Economics, Fisheries Economics or Marine Affairs with a specialization in marine and continental fisheries, or natural resource management and/or governance environmental policy and other field related to marine and continental fisheries from a recognized University
Five (5) years of relevant experience in aquaculture development and transformation, including experience in the formulation and/or implementation of aquaculture operations in ECOWAS countries,
Extent and relevance of experience in providing scientific and technical support and advice to research and/or development projects in sustainable aquaculture,
Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementing research and/or development programs on aquatic animals and their production and interaction with other agricultural sectors,
Demonstrated results-based management skills and ability to effectively support programs, budgets and human resources in the context of changing priorities,
Extent and relevance of experience in organizing meetings, seminars and interactive training courses,
Ability to mobilize resources for sustainable aquaculture development.
Age Limit:
Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ECOWAS Programme Officer, Marine and Continental Fisheries Development Jobs in Nigeria
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