SHORT
TERM CONSULTING POSITIONS
Fisheries
Management Experts. For global USAID activities
in fisheries management, support the development and implementation
of national marine fisheries framework and management plans
for marine fish stocks for target ecosystems. Assist in developing
plans through participatory processes and anticipate the introduction
of selected interventions such, as but not limited to the
following: (a) establishing size and volume quotas; (b) introducing
closed seasons for specific species; (c) protecting spawning
sites for key species; (d) enhancing fish stocks; (e) establishing
and strengthening the management of marine protected areas,
including reforestation of mangroves; (f) linking issuance
of licenses for fishing vessels (municipal and commercial)
with estimated sustained yield of fish stocks; (g) licensing
of commercial vessels to operate within municipal waters by
LGUs; (h) addressing population and environmental concerns;
and (i) strengthening enforcement of fishery and coastal resources
management laws. The ideal candidate will have at least 10
years experience in preparing, implementing and evaluating
baseline studies of donor-funded in fisheries resources management,
environmental management, governance/ institutional development
or related field with at least four years experience in developing
countries; advanced degree (Ph.D. or masters) in marine biology,
agriculture, fisheries, resource economics, oceanography,
or related fields, with experience in community or rural development,
participatory fisheries research methods, underwater research;
experience with an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management,
with an emphasis on protection of key habitats and areas;
excellent written and oral communication skills.
Coastal
Resources Management Experts. For global USAID
activity in coastal resources management provide technical
direction and management leadership of coastal resources activities;
identify and implement priority actions, in collaboration
of other actors, to improve coastal and marine resources in
targeted areas; conduct policy analysis, deliver training
and technical assistance, and build public/private coalitions.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years experience
in coastal resources management and biodiversity conservation,
preferably in developing countries; demonstrated knowledge
of approaches for improving coastal resources management and
experience in community-based natural resources management;
experience working with national and local government officials
and a range of community groups representing local interest
groups; master’s degree or higher in geography, marine science,
or natural resources management or related field; strong written
and oral communications ability and teamwork skills
Fish/Seafood
Industry Experts. For global USAID activities
in fisheries, work with fish processors to improve net usable
yields, handling and storage, reduce waste water, introduce
HACCP controls, meet EU certification standards, access products
markets, determine possibility of value added processing,
introduce low impact production technology for small scale
production. The ideal candidate will have private sector commercial
experience in seafood markets; knowledge of HACCP, ISO, EU
standards; contract farming.
Aquaculture
Specialists. For global USAID activities in
support of commercial aquaculture development, conduct spawning,
fertilization and hatching research; conduct production trials
in tanks, ponds and net cages and develop methods for hatchery
production of fingerling, density trials, and adult fish production.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience
in sustainable aquaculture development, preferably working
in developing or transition countries; Advanced degree (masters
or PhD) in marine biology; experience with community based
models.
Sustainable
Business Development Specialist. Develop market
based alternative livelihood opportunites in coastal communities,
to reduce pressure on fisheries and other marine resources,
such as eco-tourism, scuba/diving tourism, aquaculture, seafood
processing, marinas, boating, seaweed cultivation. Building
local capacity, create linkages to markets, build value added
and quality. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years
of enterprise development experience, preferably in developing
and transition countries. Relevant hands on industry experience
desired. Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in business, economic
development, or related field. Experience in community development,
conflict resolution.
Fisheries
Feed Expert to develop an environmentally
sustainable fish feed formula for specific species. Ideal
candidate must have experience with diverse fish feed formulations,
and development of floating, slow sinking, and neutral bouncy
fish feeds. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years
of f experience in fish feed formulation and feed mill production,
preferably with diverse fish species.
Environmental
Monitoring and Modeling/GIS Expert
to develop tank, pond and net cage monitoring and modeling
programs; develop guidelines for stocking densities; develop
guidelines for selecting sites based on carrying capacity;
and develop a GIS system for mapping carrying capacities and
for monitoring environmental impact of net cages. The idea
candidate will have at least 10 years experience in environmental
monitoring and modeling of aquaculture production with tanks,
ponds and net cages.
Competitive
Cluster Consultants to provide training
and technical assistance in the support of clusters and cluster
strategies in developing and transition economies, particularly
in the areas of agri-food, information and communications
technology, tourism, electronics, and wood furniture. Ideal
candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant industry
experience, and international experience, working with small
and medium enterprises. Candidates must have a relevant advanced
degree (MBA, economics, international trade, etc.). Excellent
communications and facilitation skills required; relevant
language skills desirable.
Market
Development Experts, Agribusiness,
to provide training and technical assistance to enterprises,
clusters, associations and/or cooperatives in accessing new
markets in agribusiness sectors. Ideal candidates will have
at least 5 years of experience in competitiveness and marketing
with small and medium enterprises, preferably in transition
countries. Candidates must have a relevant advanced degree
(e.g., MBA, agricultural economics, international trade);
relevant language skills desirable.
Information
and Communications Technologies Specialists
to provide training and technical assistance to enterprises
and business support institutions in the development and delivery
of market driven ICT services to small and medium enterprises.
Ideal candidates will have at least 5-10 years of experience
in ICT-based business development services in developing and
transition countries. Candidates must have a relevant advanced
degree (e.g., MBA, economics, international development, etc.);
relevant language skills desirable.
Project
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
to provide training and technical assistance to donors, implementers
and non-governmental organizations in strategic planning,
developing and implementing performance monitoring plans,
and developing indicators, data collection processes, and
data analysis and reporting systems. Must have familiarity
with USAID performance monitoring standards and requirements.
Ideal candidates will have a Master’s Degree or higher
in a social science field with an emphasis on applied research
and development program evaluation methods, including evidence
of mastery of both quantitative and qualitative research methods
and at least five years of full time experience working on
development issues overseas.
Professional
Conference Organizer to organize and
manage multi-national conferences both in United States and
overseas. Responsible for overseeing planning and management,
including site selection, working with vendors, managing contracts
and budgets, motivating and supervising staff and volunteers,
planning workshops, creating materials, etc. Must have
at least 10 years of experience in conference organization
and management, preferably overseas, with a relevant degree
(e.g., MBA) and/or professional certification. Foreign
language skills desirable.
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