FAO’s Subregional Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council States and Yemen (SNG) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing subregional food, agriculture and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with subregion-wide institutions including Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). It assists the FAO Representations (FAORs) in the subregion with addressing subregional food security, agriculture and rural development issues at country level. The Subregional Office is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE).
Reporting Lines
The specialist will report to the Subregional Coordinator (SRC) in the Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council States and Yemen under functional guidance of the Senior Fisheries and Aquaculture Officer and/or other relevant divisions at FAO headquarters to ensure corporate coherence and quality.
Support to formulation and implementation of FAO’s agenda at the subregional and/or country level on aquaculture and fisheries development. The specific technical area is Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
- Conduct literature review and provide the most up-to-date knowledge on Innovation in Recirculated Aquaculture Systems;
- Undertake needs assessment and integrate technical and business gaps identified to provide tailor-made solutions;
- Organize, assist in the organization, and actively participate in workshops;
- Prepare reports;
- Provide strategic guidance on RAS development in GCC States;
- Provide communication and advocacy materials;
- Perform any other related duties as required.
- University degree in aquaculture, recirculated aquaculture systems or related educational background;
- 10 years of relevant experience in aquaculture and recirculated aquaculture systems;
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French or Spanish.
- Results Focus;
- Teamwork;
- Communication;
- Building Effective Relationships;
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.
Technical/Functional Skills
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work;
- Extent and relevance of experience on recirculated aquaculture systems.
