UNIDO Job Vacancy: Local Expert - Jakarta, Indonesian

SMART- Fish Indonesia, a MMAF/SECO/UNIDO Fisheries programme is looking for local expert/consultant for Seaweed

The SECO funded, UNIDO executed programme seeks to appoint a local expert for the implementation of programme activities in the Seaweed value chain.

This Programme aims at strengthening the trade capacity of selected value chains of the Indonesian fisheries export sector, while ensuring the preservation of biodiversity through promoting the sustainable use of maritime resources.

The local expert is expected to  carry out the following duties:

• Providing technical expertise to support the implementation of the programme activities in the seaweed value chain; 
• Assisting the international expert; 
• Working closely with the programme partners, liaise with and mobilize local stakeholders. 
• The expert is also specifically expected to carry out different activities relating to the components: Public-private roundtable dialogue “Establishment of traceability systems” and “Support Sustainability Certification” of the programme.

Minimum Qualifications

• The expert should have a university degree in fisheries or other relevant 
• Discipline, preferably with a specialization in seaweed farming with some 
• Experiences in seaweed processing; 
• A minimum of 5 years practical experience in the field of seaweed Industry 
• Formal training in seaweed farming, post-harvest and processing; Thorough understanding of seaweed context in Indonesia; and experience working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations supporting sustainability work in the fisheries sector; Familiarity with good farming practices; Strong communication skills, and ability to liaise with various stakeholders, including government officials

Languages: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Should you be interested to apply please send your application including a cover letter and CV to fisheriesindonesia@unido.org with subject: Local Expert/Consultant Pangasius, you may also share this JD to your network/contact.

Applications for this position will close at 4 pm, 10 August 2015 Shortlisted candidates will be notified and called for interview by mid of August 2015.

The consultant is expected to start working from August or September 2015.