Overview
Provide day-to-day technical and operational support for the "Strengthening Resilience of Inland Fisheries Affected by the Cyclone" project, supporting implementation and monitoring of fisheries and aquaculture activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support planning of project activities and coordinate the implementation;
- Manage logistics, scheduling, and field missions relevant to the project;
- Coordinate with government agencies, vendors, and partners for smooth project implementation;
- Support procurement processes and tracking the movement of project inputs;
- Maintain project documentation and records;
- Maintain comprehensive records of all technical field activities, particularly field training reports, photographs, and duly signed photo consent forms in a systematic manner;
- Assist in financial tracking of the project, reporting and provide help for budget revision if necessary;
- Contribute to the preparation of project technical reports and LoAs;
- Support organization of trainings, workshops, and recruitment of consultations;
- Facilitate communication among project stakeholders;
- Support to obtain necessary clearance on the project activities as required;
- Undertake any other tasks as requested by AFAOR (Programme) and Project Management Specialist.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination, aquaculture or fisheries-related projects.
- Previous working experience with FAO/UN in a similar capacity will be considered an added advantage.
- Relevant experience working with rural fisheries organizations, community-based fisheries groups, and fisheries-dependent communities.
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination, procurement processes, payment follow-up, logistics management, and administrative support.
- Familiarity with the project implementation areas, particularly Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Ampara districts.
- Knowledge and practical experience in fisheries and aquaculture development activities (stocking of seeds, construction of cages, barrier net, etc), community engagement, and field-level project implementation.
Qualifications
University degree in Agriculture, Management, Aquaculture, Fisheries, or a related field from a recognized university/institution.
