• Application Deadline: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Nature-Based Livelihoods Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Technical Focus 

• The Nature-Based Livelihoods Specialist will play a crucial role in the UK PACT project focused on rehabilitating coastal ecosystems and enhancing the climate resilience of mangrove ecosystems, alongside their associated forest and fisheries communities.


• This specialist will lead initiatives to develop sustainable livelihoods rooted in nature-based practices and value chains, promoting community engagement, gender inclusion, and private sector partnerships.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Formulate and advocate for guidelines supporting mangrove-friendly aquaculture, sustainable small-scale fisheries, and co-management of mangrove ecosystems.


• Develop and implement sustainable income-generating fishery activities and value chains within and around mangrove ecosystems.


• Establish Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to create nature-based value chains that reduce pressure on mangrove ecosystems while generating benefits.


• Facilitate market linkages, access to resources, and value-chain financing through contract farming and partnerships.


• Develop opportunities for PPPs that strengthen agricultural, forestry, fisheries, and ecotourism value chains.


• Implement gender-sensitive interventions for integrated agricultural, forestry, and fishing practices.


• Train communities in sustainable income-generating fishery activities and value chains, focusing on women and youth participation.


• Conduct Train-the-Trainers workshops for state officials, NGOs/CBOs on technical and managerial aspects of nature-based livelihoods.


• Build community capacity for using the Integrated Mangrove Fish Farming System (IMFFS) to enhance resilience.


• Empower vulnerable community members in establishing community-based finance systems.


• Profile and assess vulnerability of households dependent on mangroves and fisheries.


• Collaborate with the Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist to implement GESI activities, including eliminating gender-based violence and child labour.


• Empower women through sensitization, training, and empowerment activities based on the Gender Action Plan.


• Provide capacity building and institutional strengthening to ensure maintenance of proposed income-generating activities.


• Develop bankable business plans for sustainable nature-based economic activities.


• Prepare project reports, documenting lessons learned and best practices.


• Collaborate with other project experts to share project impacts and successes.


• Perform other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree or advanced university degree in relevant natural or social sciences (Fisheries and Aquaculture, Natural Resource Economics, Agroecology, Integrated Production Systems, Climate Change Adaptation).


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in developing climate-resilient mixed production systems, sustainable fisheries, pastoralism systems, and nature-based value chains.


• Working knowledge of English.


• Nigerian nationality.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus


• Teamwork


• Communication


• Building Effective Relationships


• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills 

• Work experience in diverse locations and areas.


• Familiarity with project management and development.


• Strong command of English and excellent communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders.


• Knowledge of economic and social development, agriculture, and social protection policies.


• Experience working with government counterparts, financial institutions, and private sector entities.


• Previous experience in community development and mobilization.


• Strong team-building and cross-cultural skills.