Fisheries And Aquaculture Resources Management Expert at African Union (AU)

Qualifications

1. Post-graduate University Degree (Master’s degree) in Fisheries Sciences, Aquaculture or related aquatic sciences. PhD qualification in relevant disciplines would be an added advantage;
2. A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in aquaculture in the African fisheries sector and of which at least three (3) years should at supervisory level;

OR

1. Bachelor University Degree in Fisheries Sciences, Aquaculture or related aquatic sciences;
2. Qualification(s) in related Aquatic Sciences would be an added advantage;
3. A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in aquaculture in African Fisheries out of which at least three (3) years should at supervisory level. 
4. The incumbent should also have:
5. Proven working experience in the African fisheries sector 
6. Proven experience in promoting regional cooperation  and coherence in the sector and  knowledge on the activities and roles of  RECs and RFOs in fisheries and aquaculture sector
7. Record of  capacity building for management of shared and transboundary fisheries and aquaculture resources
8. Proven Knowledge  of regional and global instruments and initiatives relevant to African fisheries management and aquaculture  development
9. Record of formulating  and publication of knowledge  products in  fisheries management approaches and aquaculture development practices
10. Proven knowledge on co-management practices and working experience with fishing and fish farming communities and other non-state actors in African fisheries and aquaculture sector
11. Sound knowledge on issues of high seas fisheries and  governance of large marine ecosystems

Responsibilities

1. Provide support to initiatives for promoting  institutional collaboration and  coherence in the governance of fisheries and aquaculture sector for increased contribution to food security, livelihoods and wealth 
2. Develop and implement mechanisms to support AU member states, regional fisheries and aquaculture organizations (RFBs, RSC) and RECs for effective and sustainable transboundary management of shared aquatic ecosystems and ABNJ
3. Support to strengthen mechanisms for enhanced coordination so that Africa can speak in one voice in fisheries and aquaculture fora;
4. Support AU member states and RECs for increased implementation of regional and global instruments and initiatives related to sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture development (noting in particular initiative/instruments relating to implementation of SDGs, VG-SSF etc, CCRF, PSMA, combating IUU fishing, biodiversity and environmental governance)
5. Support to enhancing implementation of continental initiatives (e.g. Africa Blue Economy Strategy, PFRS)
6. Perform all other duties as requested by the supervisors