Overview of position
- Under the overall guidance the Fisheries Program Chief Technical Advisor, our client in Yemen intends to hire a qualified & motivated local representative.
- The individual will have a background in fisheries & be based in the Mukhalla Sub Office (S.O.) & provide support for the overall management & implementation of the fisheries program.
- The appointed individual will collaborate closely with operations, program & projects teams in the County Office (C.O.).
Role objectives
Summary of key functions:
- Liaising & acting as a local representative with the local authorities with a specific focus on GAF but including others at governate & district levels.
- Liaising closely with the two program implementing partners SMEPs & PWP with respect all the work in Hydramout & Almarah.
- Supporting the identification & implementation of key infrastructure projects such as landing sites.
- Advise on all issues associated with the fishery sector.
- Other duties as & when required.
Specific tasks & responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Liaising & acting as a local representative with the local authorities with a specific focus on GAF but including others at a governate & district level as & when required:
- Developing strong contacts with government representatives at the local level.
- Reaching out & coordinating with other organisations international & local who are operating in the Hydramout & Almarah.
- Developing & building relationships at every level with regards to our clients fisheries program in the region.
- Liaising with the full range of actors in the fisheries value change & developing relationships at every level.
- Developing relationships with other UN projects & programs operating in Hydramout & Almarah.
Liaising closely with the two program implementing partners SMEPs & PWP with respect all the work in Hydramout & Almarah:
- Working in close coordination with the program M&E Officer & the Project Coordinator on the M&E & reporting aspects of the implementation.
- Performing spot checks of any construction activities that are implemented under the program.
- Monitoring & liaising with PWP with regards implementation of all projects under their responsibility with the program.
- Monitoring & liaising with SMEPs in regards to the implementation of their activities in the Hydramut & Almarah governates.
Supporting the identification & implementation of key infrastructure projects such as landing sites:
- Assist in the identification & selection of priority infrastructure projects.
- Monitor any infrastructure works that are under implementation & report back to the Project Engineer.
Advise on all issues associated with fisheries:
- Assist & advise on all issues associated with planning & investments in infrastructure that will support the fisheries sector in particular that associated with landing sites.
- Assist & advise on all procurement of significant inputs associated with the fisheries sector in particular those associated with the purchase of inputs for the production of ice.
- Provide significant input to any processes engaging with the private sector associated with the fisheries sector.
- Provide advice & input with regards sustainability for all investments in the fisheries sector.
Project reporting
- Fisheries Programme Chief Technical Advisor
Key competencies
- Ideally a qualification in the fisheries sector but sound knowledge & understanding of the sector are the most important factors with a minimum 5 years of professional experience fisheries.
- A good practical knowledge & understanding of the fisheries sector.
- Experience in working in complex & crisis environments & civil works.
- Excellent & proven experience in dealing with contractors & local partners.
- Knowledge of the general situation & similar working experience in the region.
- Experience in the usage of computers & Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) & advance knowledge of web based management systems.
- A proven track of excellent communication skills both oral & written.
- Experience with UN or international organization would be an advantage.
- Proven ability to work with multi disciplinary teams & liaison with local authorities.
- A valid driving licence & be ready & willing to drive.
- Fluent English & Arabic, both spoken & written.
- Demonstrates commitment to UN’s mission, vision & values.
- Exerts strict adherence to corporate rules, regulations & procedures. Familiarity with the internal processes of the UN is a must.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity & adaptability.
- Exhibit teamwork spirit & ability to operate under pressure.
- Knowledge sharing / continuous learning.
- Appropriate & transparent decision making.
- Shares knowledge & experience.
- Demonstrated ability of analytical & drafting work.
- Knowledge of international standards, specifically for civil works.
- Ability to perform administrative & procedural activities to ensure that quality requirements & goals are fulfilled.
- Proven & demonstrated technical abilities in the required field of expertise in addition to good interpersonal skills & the ability to work in a multi cultural environment
- Ability to effectively communicate intensions & requirements to internal & external stakeholders.
- Good writing & drafting abilities for the purpose of writing clear & concise reports.
- Ability to work under pressure & to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates excellent oral & written communication skills.
- Demonstrates openness to change & ability to manage complexities.
- Focuses on result for the client & responds positively to feedback.
- Consistently approaches work with energy & a positive, constructive attitude.
- Remains calm, in control even under pressure.
- Demonstrates openness to change & ability to manage complexities.
Team management
- This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
- Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
How to apply
Candidates interested in applying for this role need to register on the CTG website as a candidate and apply using this link: