Project Coordinator - Sustainable Blue Economy Expert at African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this role. Tasks The main tasks of the Project Coordinator will be:

• Technical supervision and coordination of the overall implementation of the project.

• Development of mechanisms to promote project implementation, including technical guidance and supervision of project staff, preparation of annual and quarterly workplans, budget and follow-up implementation of project related study reports and recommendations.

• Organizing and operationalization of project management structure including the project technical committee, project steering committee and internal meetings.

• Strengthen institutional capacity for adoption and implementation of appropriate tools for effective protection of aquatic biodiversity, fish resources and ecosystems.

• Support implementation of mechanisms towards community-led actions for climate change mitigation for restoration of critical ecosystems such as wetlands, flood plans, coral reefs for conservation of aquatic biodiversity.

• Promote adoption of inclusive value chain approach to strengthen conservation of aquatic biodiversity at regional levels in Africa.

• Promote the operationalization of AU Centers of Excellence in Aquatic biodiversity and Ecosystems.

• Facilitate coalition building and partnerships in the continent’s blue space.

• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director of AU-IBAR.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

• Project coordination and technical implementation of activities facilitated.

• Institutional capacity strengthened for implementation of appropriate tools for effective protection of aquatic biodiversity, fish resources and ecosystems.

• Mechanism for community-led action for climate change migration and ecosystems restoration promoted.

• Inclusive regional value chain for aquatic biodiversity strengthened.

• The AU Centres of Excellence in aquatic biodiversity in ecosystems operationalized.

• Coalition building and partnerships promoted in the governance of blue space.

• Miscellaneous duties performed.

Qualification The incumbent should have an advanced University Degree in Fisheries Biology and Management, Fisheries Science including research specialization in Fish Population Ecology and Analyses. A PhD degree in either of the above will be an added advantage. General Experience

• At least 15 years progressive combined working experience at senior and advisory positions in African fisheries and aquaculture sector at national, regional and continental levels.

• At least 15 years’ combined working experience in managing and coordinating donor funded projects on fisheries development and management w...