Jobs FAO : National Project Personnel (NPP) – Fisheries Waste-Management Specialist

FAO – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

National Project Personnel (NPP) – Fisheries Waste-Management Specialist
Duty Station: Seychelles  |  Duration: 6 months (renewable)
Posting Date: 16 July 2025  |  Closing Date: 30 July 2025 – 22:59 (local time of your device)

1. Organizational Context

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to eradicate hunger and achieve food security for all. The FAO Representation in Madagascar also covers Comoros, Mauritius and Seychelles.
With funding from the Government of Japan, FAO will launch a project to strengthen the management of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALFDG) and reduce plastic pollution in the Western Indian Ocean. Two specialists will oversee on-the-ground implementation in the Seychelles.

2. Reporting Lines

• Overall supervision: FAO Representative (Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, Seychelles)
• Direct supervision: Deputy FAO Representative
• Collaboration: Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and programme team
• Duty station: Seychelles

3. Technical Focus

Project management • Fisheries waste and plastic-waste management • Pollution prevention and reduction.

4. Key Responsibilities

• Act as the national focal point for all project matters in the Seychelles.
• Map and engage stakeholders identified in the Project Document.
• Coordinate with government counterparts and partners throughout implementation.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in drafting a comprehensive work plan (budget, procurement, HR, operations).
• Support preparation and administration of contracts, Terms of Reference and Letters of Agreement (LoAs).
• Organize field missions, meetings, trainings and capacity-building events, including all logistics.
• Produce regular progress reports on Seychelles activities.
• Participate in virtual and in-person project meetings.
• Disseminate results nationally and draft communication materials with the FAO communications team.

5. Minimum Requirements

6. FAO Core Competencies

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

7. Selection Criteria

• Experience working in developing-country contexts.
• Familiarity with UN project procedures—FAO experience preferred.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in French is an asset.
• Cultural sensitivity, strong interpersonal skills.
• Relevance of academic qualifications and hands-on experience in project, waste- or fisheries-management.
• Personal qualities: self-driven, collaborative, patient, confident, reliable, empathetic.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational abilities.

8. Additional Information

• Type of contract: National Project Personnel (non-staff).
• Post number: Not applicable.
• Rigorous reference, background, medical and security checks will be conducted.
• FAO enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• No fees are charged at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only degrees from institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (www.whed.net) are recognized.
• FAO strives for gender, geographic and linguistic diversity.

9. How to Apply

1. Create or update your profile on the Jobs at FAO portal.
2. Attach a motivation letter to your profile.
3. Submit your application before 30 July 2025.
4. You may be asked to provide past performance appraisals and authorize verification of work, education, military and police records.
5. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Tip: Submit well in advance of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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