African Union (AU) Fisheries and Aquaculture Trade and Investment Officer Jobs in Nigeria
African Union (AU) Fisheries and Aquaculture Trade and Investment Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Purpose of Job The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and
Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union.
The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2018-2023 is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace.
Within the framework of the African Union 2063, the Africa Blue Economy Strategy environed an inclusive and sustainable blue economy that significantly contributes to Africa’s transformation and growth.
Main Functions
Provide support in the following up on the activities of the project, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan
Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner
Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships.
Assist in setting the overall research direction, and in executing studies on a relevant policy area.
Specific Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader (Senior Fisheries Officer) at AU-IBAR, and overall oversight of the Senior Animal Production Officer, the incumbent will provide general technical support to the Project.
He/ she shall perform the following tasks:
Assist in the implementation of trade, market and investment related activities of the project
Create awareness among relevant non-fisheries and aquaculture decision makers to stimulate in-country investments in fisheries and aquaculture and support mainstreaming of fisheries and aquaculture in NAIPs and RAIPs
Facilitate identification of strategic regional value chains for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and support RECs and AU Member States in reviewing their trade and SPS policies to facilitate fish trade along strategic regional value chains;
Develop programmes to empower and strengthen the capacity of fisheries and aquaculture traders (with due consideration for small scale traders and women engaged in fish trade and processing) along fisheries and aquaculture the value chain
Academic Requirements and
Relevant Experience
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, International Development, HHumanitarian Services or relevant Medical Sciences or social science studies with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience of which eight (8) should be at managerial level and five (5) years at the supervisory level.
Required Skills:
Ability to use strong managerial delegation, political tact and supervisory skills to achieve documented objectives
Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with top-level stakeholders
Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks
Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery
Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Insight
Developing others
Change Management
Managing Risk
Core Competencies:
Building Relationship
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for result
Continuous improvement orientation
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Union (AU) Fisheries and Aquaculture Trade and Investment Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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