National Expert on Seaweed Nursery

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination  All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality Organizational Setting Indonesia produced almost 10 million tonnes of seaweed in . This contributed around 30 percent of the global production. Despite Indonesia being the largest global producer of tropical seaweed, the sector has seen a steady decline in production since its peak in . This decline is primarily due to deteriorating seed stock quality, climate change-induced sea-surface temperature rise, immature processing technologies, and volatile seaweed prices. Under the TCP/INS/, FAO and the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs are working together to address the critical gaps in the ongoing efforts to revitalize the Indonesian seaweed sector through the various project outputs including production and value chain aspects. Reporting Lines Under the overall supervision of FAOR-Indonesia and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (A-FAOR Programme), technical supervision of Lead Technical Officer of the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) and FAO HQ Technical Officer Technical Focus The Expert will be responsible for assessing, designing, and implementing two pilot seaweed nursery units to strengthen seedling production capacity in Lombok under the TCP/INS/ project. Tasks and responsibilities • Review and evaluate existing government nursery units (UPTs), their seedling production capacity, and identify operational bottlenecks (Activity 2.1). • Lead the technical design and the establishment of two pilot seaweed nurseries, considering environmental and socio-economic suitability (Activity 2.1). • Provide on-site technical guidance for proper nursery setup and operation (Activity 2.2). • Conduct capacity building training for farmers and extension workers on innovative seaweed nursery techniques (Activity 2.3). • Contribute to the development of an illustrated guide booklet on nursery best practices (Activity 4.3). • Participate in the final workshop of the project (Activity 4.5.) • Prepare related reports including training reports, Back-to-Office-Report and End-of-Assignment-Report under her/his responsibility (cross cutting outputs). • Undertake any other tasks as required by FAO-Indonesia. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in aquaculture/fisheries related subjects with specialized knowledge in seaweed seedling production and nursery development. • Minimum 5 years practical and long-term experience in seaweed aquaculture from seedlings to growing. • Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia • National of Indonesia FAO Core Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills • Proven experience in evaluating and improving the performance of seaweed nurseries, ideally including familiarity with vegetative propagation techniques, seed quality management, and site selection for nursery establishment • Strong understanding of the Indonesian aquaculture institutional landscape, along with field-based experience in coordinating with government technical units and coastal communities, is highly desirable • Demonstrated ability to open up to new approaches and new practices on the relevant programme development. • Demonstrated commitment to participatory and bottom-up approaches. • Strong analytical skills. • Demonstrated detail orientation, proactive attention to outcomes and expectations, and the ability to understand and effectively use information and data. Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing). Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 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