Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) is a specialized institution of the East African Community (EAC) whose mandate is to coordinate the management and development of fisheries and aquaculture resources in the EAC region.
Job Reference LVFO/HR/2020/01
EAC Grade: P4
Reports to: Deputy Executive Secretary
Duty station: Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization Secretariat; Plot 7B/E Bell Avenue, Jinja, Uganda .

Major duties and responsibilities
• Coordinates the harmonization of fisheries management and development measures in the region;
• Coordinates the collection, collation, and dissemination of socio-economic information relating to fisheries communities;
• Formulates and coordinates implementation of strategies for the formation and strengthening of Co-management structures specifically, and for enhancing community participation in the fisheries sector generally;
• Coordinates the implementation of community awareness of fisheries programmes in the LVFO partner states;
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the existing national policy instruments in achieving the desired goals in fishery management and administration and identifying areas of social and economic policy intervention that would enable viable strategies and programmes be implemented to sustainably manage the fisheries resources of the EAC on a regional basis;
• Assesses the social and economic impacts of existing policies and legislations in the region and suggest mechanism(s) of continuous monitoring of new regional policies and their impacts on fisheries management and development in the EAC region;
• Advises on the harmonization and inclusion of the fisheries issues within the existing policies of other related sectors within the region;
• Studies the impact of existing investment in fisheries both at national and regional level with a view to identifying possible areas for further public/private investment;
• Advises on the financial and economic viability of planned investment, integrating it with technical feasibility and environmental suitability;
• Formulates and coordinates implementation of programmes for the monitoring, control and surveillance of the EAC fisheries as per the internationally agreed best practices.
• Participates in research and fisheries management projects undertaken by the organization focusing fisheries development approaches/methods and techniques.
• Liaise and collaborates with other specialists in the Organization in carrying out all the above responsibilities in the overall development and management of the fisheries resources in the EAC on a sustainable basis.
• Mobilizes resources to support fisheries management programmes of the organization.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Other knowledge and competences
• Very good working knowledge of ICT (MS Office, statistical software)
• Very good written and oral knowledge of English
• Track record of scientific publications in the respective field (4 publications minimum in reputable journals, books and book chapters, 2 of which as principal author)
• Track record in resource mobilization (in terms of successful grant awards)
• Very good in communication (email, tweeter, facebook, whatsapp and other communication tools)
• General knowledge in Project Management; Monitoring and Evaluation; Proposal Writing; Managerial Skills

Academic Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Fisheries Management or any related field
• PhD in the same field is an added advantage

Work Experience
• At least Ten (10) years of experience in Fisheries Management or any related field in the East African region, five (5) of which at senior level
Desirable
• Specific experience in managing programmes/projects in an international or regional organization, national government, or other public or private organizations

Assessment method
Evaluation of qualified candidates will include a competency-based interview and any other assessments deemed necessary.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective countries. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
Relevant Working Experience
Relevant working experience in this regard refers to post education work experience. Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
Terms and conditions of employment
The Contract period is for five (5) years renewable once upon satisfactory performance. The initial contract is subject to a six (6) months’ probation, to be confirmed upon satisfactory performance.
Remuneration
An attractive Basic Salary package at EAC P4 scale including monthly Housing and Transport allowance.
Fringe Benefits
In addition, this post offers attractive fringe benefits including an installation allowance paid once, plus gratuity paid monthly, a personal medical Insurance, and personal accident insurance cover.
Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to candidates from EAC/LVFO Partner States (The Republics of Burundi, Kenya, Uganda and the U
nited Republic of Tanzania).
Age Requirement Must be preferably not more than 55 years’ old

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above-mentioned positions are advised to submit their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, names and contact details of three referees, and a copy of National Identity Card, or Passport. All applications are supposed to be submitted online through this system (https://recruitment.lvfo.org). Click the button "Apply Now" to create an account and apply. You are required to follow carefully all the instructions.
• Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to the email: support@lvfo.org 
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Thursday, 3rd September 2020 at 17:00hrs local time.
Please note:
• All applications must be submitted online through this system.
• Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing.
• LVFO Staff Rules and Regulations precludes consideration of applicants above fifty-five (55) years of age.
• Please note that LVFO does not require candidates to pay money for the recruitment process.
The Executive Secretary
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO)
Busoga Square Plot No. 7B/E Bell Avenue
P. O. Box 1625, Jinja – Uganda
Email: lvfo-sec@lvfo.org 
Tel: +256 434 125000
Website: www.lvfo.org 

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