COMMON PROJECT ELEMENT

TERMS OF REFERENCE - SPFS PHASE I - DIVERSIFICATION COMPONENT

(INTERNATIONAL SPECIALIST/TCDC)

Aquaculture Specialist

Duration: .....months (in ...... missions)

Job Description:

Under the technical and operational supervision of the respective FAO technical division, the Aquaculture Specialist will, in collaboration with the National Programme Coordinator (NPC) and the technical staff from the Ministry of Agriculture, assist in the development and implementation of the aquaculture aspects of the SPFS. In particular, he/she will:

First Mission:

• Provide technical leadership in the development and co-ordination of the programme of aquaculture interventions as part of the farming system diversification component;
• prepare detailed specifications for the proposed technical interventions including: the required inputs, expected outputs and benefits;
• prepare a seasonal (monthly) programme of activities with supporting training and extension materials;
• assess training requirements of the farmers, ministry and NGO staff and prepare a training schedule for Phase I;
• assist in the preparation of training curriculum and undertaking of a training course with the emphasis on training of trainers;
• monitor and evaluate the progress of the project's aquaculture activities and provide a detailed mission report, in English, to FAO with findings, conclusions and recommendations; and
• undertake other related duties as required by FAO.

Second Mission:

• Review progress of the aquaculture-related activities during visits to the field and, in cooperation with national consultants, assess constraints and advise field staff on the various aspects of aquaculture;
• organize and conduct training sessions for field staff to evaluate progress and constraints and enhance knowledge and skills of the technical and extension staff on specific aspects and techniques;
• assist in the preparation for the Extension of Phase I and Phase II of the programme as required;
• prepare a mission report in English concluding results of one production season and prepare recommendations for the implementation of the second season; and
• undertake other related duties as required by FAO.

Qualifications:

A first degree in aquaculture, agriculture, biology or a related science with a postgraduate degree in aquaculture and 7 years of experience in aquaculture development. Training experience is a prerequisite. Prior international/regional experience would be an added advantage.