Country: Somalia
Closing date: 01 Oct 2015
The Role
Oxfam is looking for Market, Trade and Value Chain Specialist who will assist the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and the private sector to improve the value of fish and fish-related businesses for the socio-economic benefits of the fisher folk and the wider community.
The Consultancy
The specialist will undertake the following tasks among others (detailed ToR is in the below link):
Assist Ministries of Fisheries & Marine Resources (MFMR) in the identification and implementation of technically and financially viable fisheries business options. Identify and promote production and marketing of value added fish and fishery products nationally and regionally. Develop training modules for training of fish processors on the design, development and marketing of value added fishery products. Assist Ministries of Fisheries & Marine Resources to plan and deliver training to artisanal fisheries players on how to establish, sustain and continually improve fisheries related businesses. Identify major challenges in the nation that impede effective and efficient marketing and distribution of fish and recommend mitigation measures. Identify local, regional and international markets for fish and fishery products and propose measures to penetrate the identified fish markets. This includes conducting a Market & Research between Somaliland and regional countries including Ethiopia.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will be a graduate with 5 years of experience in jobs of similar nature, including value chain development, business oriented approach for economic development, development of business plans for financing and working with the private sector to build and sustain mutually beneficial market linkages. Specific experience in the fisheries sector will be an added advantage. A Masters’ Degree in fisheries economics, business administration, marketing, rural development or any related field. Applicants with a first degree in the relevant field but with Post-graduate training will be considered. Willingness to travel to project sites in remote rural areas. Work experience in Somalia and ability to speak Somali will be an added advantage. Work experience in IGAD region will be an added advantage
This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.
How to apply:
If you believe you are the ideal candidate, look at the attached ToR link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwx-DReeFl32S3BnSVRlQU0yeEE/view?usp=sharing and submit your application and CV in English detailing how your experience prepares you for the post to this email address:info.nairobi@oxfamnovib.nl