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Manager ( a ) Local in Small Scale Aquaculture ( APE ) in Raúl Marín Balmaceda
Job advertisement : Jul 25/2023
Publication cancellation date : Aug 08/2023, 21:59:00
Organizational Unit: FLCHI
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: PSA ( Personal Service Agreements )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Chile
Duration: 3 months of testing with possibility of extension for 11 months
Position Number: N / A
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Organizational framework
The main objective of FAO country offices, led by a Representative, is to assist governments in policy formulation, programs and projects aimed at achieving food security, reducing hunger and fighting malnutrition. Furthermore, they seek to promote the sustainable development of the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and promote the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources.
On December 2, 2020, Mr. MSc. Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, CEO and President of the Global Fund for the Global Environment ( GEF ), announced the approval of the Project Document “Strengthening management and governance for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity of global importance in coastal marine ecosystems in Chile”. This project aims to improve the governance of coastal marine areas, commit the actors operating in the coastal zone to implement management measures and technologies to guarantee the sustainability of fishery resources, and improve the effective management of marine protected areas. The executing agencies of the project are the Ministry of the Environment ( MMA ), in collaboration with the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture ( SUBPESCA ),the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service ( SERNAPESCA ), the Ministry of National Assets ( MBBNN ), the Undersecretariat for the Armed Forces ( SSFFAA ) and the Undersecretariat for Regional Development and Administrative ( SUBDERE ), with FAO as the agency responsible for its implementation. For more information on the objectives and activities planned for this project, we recommend consulting the project page and related documents at the following address: https://gefgobernanza.mma.gob.cl/. For more information on the objectives and activities planned for this project, we recommend consulting the project page and related documents at the following address: https://gefgobernanza.mma.gob.cl/. For more information on the objectives and activities planned for this project, we recommend consulting the project page and related documents at the following address: https://gefgobernanza.mma.gob.cl/.
The three components of the GEF Project are: i ) Governance system for the conservation and sustainable use of marine-coastal ecosystems, ii ) Integration of biodiversity conservation objectives and methods in coastal municipal planning and in artisanal fisheries policy and practice, and iii ) Monitoring and Evaluation. In the context of the first and second components of the Project, a ( a ) Manager ( a ) Local is required to accompany the strengthening of Small Scale Aquaculture ( APE ) in the town of Raúl Marín Balmaceda, Aquaculture Concession No. 110238, through sustainable practices with an ecosystem approach, in order to increase the production, efficiency and diversity of cultivated species, while promoting the conservation and restoration of the coastal marine environment.The activities to be carried out are taxed on Product 1.1.2, regarding the fact that local communities ( tourist operators, citizens, local government officials, artisanal fisherwomen and fishermen and women ) apply Ecosystem Approach principles for the development of management plans at the community level, for the conservation and sustainable use of coastal marine ecosystems, and to Product 2.1.1, where coastal communities adopt Biodiversity-friendly management practices and technologies to sustainably use marine resources and ecosystems. artisanal fisherwomen and fishermen and women ) apply Ecosystem Approach principles for the development of management plans at the community level, for the conservation and sustainable use of coastal marine ecosystems, and to Product 2.1.1, where coastal communities adopt Biodiversity-friendly management practices and technologies to sustainably use marine resources and ecosystems. artisanal fisherwomen and fishermen and women ) apply Ecosystem Approach principles for the development of management plans at the community level, for the conservation and sustainable use of coastal marine ecosystems, and to Product 2.1.1, where coastal communities adopt Biodiversity-friendly management practices and technologies to sustainably use marine resources and ecosystems.
Hierarchical dependency
General supervision of the FAO Representative in Chile, and direct supervision of the National Coordinator of the GEF Project on Coastal Marine Governance, with the support of the Regional Coordinator of the Southern Pilot Site of the GEF Project in question. The ( La ) Manager ( a ) Local in APE should work closely with the Project’s Southern Regional Coordination Team, as well as with other consultants who address the issue in the territory, always under the supervision of the Southern Regional Coordinator.
Field of specialization
The town of Raúl Marín Balmaceda, located in the northern part of the Swan Commune, presents an environment conducive to the development of sustainable aquaculture projects, due to its marine wealth and conservation status, the presence of a Marine Area Protected from Multiple Uses, and to the interest of the local community to make responsible management of natural resources. In this locality there is one of the ideal concessions for APE throughout the Southern Pilot Site of the GEF Coastal Marine Governance Project, and the only one that meets all the requirements and permits to carry out a model initiative, even reported a production of 9 tons of chorito in 2022. This 1 hectare concession has permission to grow cholga, chorito, choro, northern oyster, southern oyster, Chilean oyster, Pacific oyster or Japanese and peel.
The ( La ) Manager ( a ) Local in APE will have as its main mission to provide solid technical support to strengthen local aquaculture in Raúl Marín Balmaceda, particularly in Aquaculture Concession No. 110238, only concession on the South Pilot Site that meets all requirements and permits. This will be achieved through the implementation of sustainable practices based on the Ecosystem Approach to Aquaculture, with the aim of increasing the production, efficiency and diversity of cultivated species. At the same time, the conservation and restoration of the coastal marine environment will be actively promoted.
The ( La ) Manager ( a ) Local in APE will be responsible for providing specialized technical advice, guiding and supporting actors involved in local aquaculture. Their work will be crucial in promoting the use of sustainable practices that minimize negative impacts on the marine ecosystem, while maximizing profitability and activity growth. In addition, it is expected to collaborate closely with stakeholders, including local aquaculturists, government institutions, the salmon industry and research centers, to foster knowledge sharing, constructive dialogue and the implementation of best practices in the aquaculture field.
The ( La ) Manager ( a ) Local in APE must reside and carry out their functions in the town of Raul Marin Balmaceda. The work modality will be face-to-face.
Tasks and responsibilities
The ( La ) Manager ( a ) Local in APE should accompany the initiative to: i ) promote species diversification and cultivation techniques that may be interesting, efficient, viable and reduce dependence on traditional species / techniques; ii ) improve dialogue and collaborative networks between local aquaculturists, government institutions, the salmon industry and research centers, to promote the exchange of information, support for local development and good practices; iii ) support technical training and advice on good aquaculture cultivation and management practices, to a group of beneficiaries of the southern pilot site who are interested in developing in the area.
Specifically The ( The ) Manager ( a ) Local in APE should:
- Promote close coordination and alignment with project execution activities at the South Pilot Site, under the guidance of the Regional Coordinator of the South Pilot Site.
- Provide technical support to the cultivation and respective demonstrative harvest, of at least 2 species / resources in the objective concession ( Culture cycle of between 8 and 12 months ).
- Make rounds of surveillance, maintenance, thinning and cleaning of the crop in the concession.
- Take data in the field, monitoring and evaluation of key parameters of the cultivation center.
- Provide support in the harvest and marketing of the production of the cultivation center.
- Provide support in the management of meetings / talks with government institutions, the salmon industry and research centers, which promote the exchange of information, support for local development and good practices. A face-to-face meeting and two virtual ones.
- Offer technical support in the implementation of training and advice on good aquaculture cultivation and management practices to a group of beneficiaries ( at least 15 people 60% women ) from the southern pilot site, interested in developing in the area.
- Plan and report the actions to be followed with the Regional Coordinator of the South Zone and National Coordinator of the GEF Coastal Marine Governance Project, as well as to the sectoral public institutions of the Aysén region ( SERNAPESCA, MMA, SUBPESCA, etc. ).
- Generate quarterly progress reports and final report ( Word and PDF formats ) with: Cover, summary, introduction, background, objectives and methods, results, conclusions, recommendations and bibliographic references. The report should Follow the FAO Editorial Style Guide: Spanish.
- Link progress of the consultancy with the Local Table of Raúl Marín Balmaceda and other aquaculture producers in the area.
THE CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUED IN ARRANGE TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
- University degree in the areas of marine science, marine biology and / or aquaculture.
- At least 3 years of demonstrable professional experience in marine science, aquaculture, training and field project assistance.
- Practical knowledge of the Spanish language read, written and spoken.
- Chilean nationality or resident in the country with regular work permit. Residence in the town of Raúl Marín Balmaceda, Swan Commune.
FAO core competencies
- Results-based approach
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge exchange and continuous improvement
Selection criteria
- Practical knowledge of the community and territory of Raúl Marín Balmaceda, Swan Commune.
- Experience in writing reports and written documents, with high quality standards.
- Autonomy and orientation to results.
- Proven ability to perform teamwork and to establish effective relationships with relevant actors.
- Availability to carry out marine operations and tasks.
- Have demonstrable knowledge and experiences related to the minimum requirements presented in the vacancy.
- Immediate availability.
- Knowledge and experience in APE.
It is noted that all candidates should adhere to the Organization’s values of commitment to FAO, respect for all and integrity and transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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