About the Project
Animals, plants and microorganisms harvested and
grown in water play a significant role in sustainably feeding and nourishing
the world. Globally, 800 million people depend on small-scale fisheries and
aquaculture for their livelihoods. But these vital aquatic food systems are
hindered by the insecure livelihoods of those in related jobs, their low
capacity to adapt to climate change, and the loss of marine nature.
The Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway project,
supported through the UK’s Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable
Transition (COAST) program under the umbrella of the Blue Planet Fund (BPF),
will focus on enabling communities to adapt to and mitigate against climate
change as well as responsibly and sustainably manage marine and coastal nature
and resources resulting in improved food and nutritional security as well as
employment and income opportunities. The project will be implemented in
two phases over seven years, starting with Phase 1 in Bangladesh, Kenya,
Mozambique, Nigeria, and Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
This role provides leadership in the strategic
development and management of the AABS portfolio in country, engagement with
new and existing partners, fostering collaborations with national and local
partners and serves as the WorldFish contact for the AABS project to the donor
(FCDO and BPF).
Country Project Management and Implementation:
Lead the management of the AABS project in the
country across all work packages, knowledge management and communications,
actively contributing to work planning, budgeting, partner engagement and
implementation, ensuring it aligns with FCDO’s Blue Planet Fund and COAST
priorities.
Ensure strong linkages between the country project
and the overall global program, providing necessary data, reports, and inputs
to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing and timely delivery.
Oversee the delivery, monitoring, and reporting of
the project in Kenya and ensure that the country-level activities feed into the
program outcome and MEL system.
Support country-based scientist and sub-partners to
ensure work is implemented in a coordinated way across technical areas.
Efficiently manage resources, ensuring adequate
human, financial, and material assets to ensure timely and quality project
implementation.
Take overall responsibility for the project
management process, including implementation, budgeting, risk management, data
management, and financial reporting.
Representation, Engagement:
Develop and manage relationships with the donor
(FCDO), the government, and local stakeholders, effectively representing
WorldFish’s interests.
Stay informed about donor and government priorities,
country plans and initiatives, and adjust accordingly to ensure alignment with
AABS objectives.
Coordinate WF’s engagement with other BPF and FCDO
programs to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
Represent AABS at national, and when required,
regional and global forums on project management related issues.
Collaborate with AABS staff and partners to align
research projects with national priorities, BPF strategies and FCDO’s goals.
Guide the dissemination and uptake of research
findings through stakeholder engagement and through coordination with
communication teams.
Budget management
Support development of the budget across technical
areas, guiding budget inputs.
Monitor the financial position of the country project
and ensure alignment with the overall program budget.
General
Undertake other tasks as appropriate, as discussed
with the Supervisor and WorldFish leadership.
Requirements
A Master’s in relevant disciplines such as fisheries,
aquaculture, aquatic resources management, international development,
environmental science, or related fields, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience
in leading research projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar
qualification
Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Effective stakeholder engagement and conflict
management.
People and team management, promoting diversity and
inclusion and fostering staff wellbeing.
Excellent communication skills for different
audiences.
Regular travel within the country, broader region and
globally as required.
Regular office attendance, encouraging strong
attendance across the wider team.
Skills in program management, personnel management,
and interdisciplinary team leadership.
Track record of building partnerships with diverse
stakeholders, including senior decision-makers and donor agencies.
Understanding of marine and coastal resources and
food system challenges in Kenya.
How To Apply
