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Fisheries Technologist, National Institute for the development of Small scale fisheries (IDPPE) -
MOZ007-001
The project aims to reduce poverty and support disadvantaged and marginalised communities in Mozambique through increasing the productivity of the small scale fisheries sub sector. The project will also provide institutional support and capacity building for IDPPE, and fishing groups with the aim of improving their internal organisation, strengthening their financial management, planning and developing their analytical and policy framework capacities thus enhancing their assistance to the small scale fisheries sub sector in Mozambique .
The placement has two main purposes:
- To improve the access to fish resources for artisan fishermen and achieve sustainable and commercially viable use of fish resources, by the fishermen.
- To advice on actions related to fishing technologies (fishing gear and methods), aiming at a rational increase and diversification of the fish catches in the country.
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Mozambique is situated on the Southeast Coast of Africa . To the East is the Indian Ocean; Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia are to the North; to the West, Zimbabwe and South Africa; and to the South, Swaziland and South Africa .
The total area of Mozambique is 799 380 km2 from North to South. To the East it has a coastline with the Indian Ocean for over 2515km. The more South we go the narrower the land becomes, its widest point being the Central Northern region, between the coast and the point where the rivers Aruangua and Zambeze meet. The narrowest southern point, in the Namaacha region is only 47,5km wide.
The highest point of the country is in the mountainous region located by the border. For example, Massururero on the slopes of Manica and Sofala is 2436 meters high, Picos Namuli has an altitude of 2419 meters and Serra de Gorongosa is 2000 meters high.
Mozambique has been the home of various peoples and cultures, including the Bantu from Central Africa , Arabs, Indian and Europeans.
Mozambique has always made its mark at international level in the areas of architecture, art, literature and poetry
The climate of Mozambique, influenced by the monsoons from the Indian Ocean and the hot current of the Mozambique Canal, is generally tropical and humid. The dry season, in the Centre/North lasts for about four to six months, whereas in the South, the dry tropical climate lasts between six to nine months.
The rain season is between October to April.
Average temperatures are around 25 in the South and 30 in the North. Highest temperatures are normally registered during the rain season.
The Mozambique coast faces the Indian Ocean and because of its climate, warm waters and vast beach area is rich in many marine species, some of which are unfortunately in danger of extinction.
In the North the beaches are mainly rocky, whereas in the Centre, situated near the river mouths, we find what can be described as dry riverbed beaches bordered by extensive mangroves. The sandy beaches are to be found in the South, with high dunes covered with low rough vegetation.
The best known beaches along the coast noted for their visitor oriented infra-structures are: Pemba , Bazaruto, Bilene, Inhaca, Inhambane Marracuene Morrangulo, Ponta de Ouro, Ponta Malongane, Tofo, Xai Xai Zongoene Ilha de Mocambiqe, Fernao Veloso in Nacala, Chocas in Mussurili Vilanculos and Inhassoro.
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- Plan and implement activities related to fisheries technology within the small scale fisheries
- Propose/design and implement improved or new fishing technology (gear and or fisheries systems) elements.
- Update the technical knowledge on the small scale fisheries sub sector in the respective province of work.
- Participate in planning, implementation and reporting regarding the respective province of work
- Develop programmes aiming at sustainable fisheries resource exploitation ensuring technological improvement in artisan fisheries.
- Provide training and technical supervision for his/her counterparts in the delegation
- Conduct an evaluation of the different fishing programmes
- Assist in the production of extension materials and field manual on issues related to fisheries technology
- Make programmes aiming at sustainable fisheries resource exploitation ensuring technological improvement in artisan fisheries
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Essential skills and experience
- Higher education in fisheries technology or high school training in fisheries technology with a higher education in extension or rural development;
- Five years of experience in artisan fisheries extension with working experience with fishing gear and methods, which are used in the artisan fishery sub sector
- Must display a high degree of innovation, design and ability to take initiatives in training,
- Must have experience in planning, budgeting and implementation of development projects
- Must have knowledge in database creation and management
- Must have proven record of successful resource mobilization
- Must have effective communication and inter-personal skills.
Desirable skills and experience
- Adaptability and ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment as well as respect for local culture and ways of working.
- Able to work on own initiative and within a team
- Motivated, enthusiastic, creative and can generate new ideas.
- Ability to work with vulnerable groups/marginalized communities and or displaced persons
- Assertive and Innovative
- Initiative and Proactive
In addition to providing development workers to our partner organisations , Skillshare International also works on policy and advocacy activities to reduce poverty, injustice and inequality. Skillshare International development workers are a key resource for this area of work during their placements and when they return. Development workers will have the opportunity to work with Skillshare International on a variety of activities in different areas of work, including communications, campaigns and development awareness; and should expect some contact during their time in placement.
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The Catholic University:
The mandate of the National Institute for the Development of Small Scale Fisheries (IDPPE) is to support the small scale artisan fisheries sub-sector in Mozambique . It is a state institution which was established in 1998 and which is entitled to judicial and administrative autonomy from the Ministry of Fisheries. Their main objective is to promote practices which contribute to the development of small scale fisheries, to help improve the livelihoods and working conditions of fisheries communities and to increase the level of national production of protein rich nutrition.
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Language: Portuguese language lessons are provided by Skillshare International
The Fisheries technologist will be accountable to Project coordinator
Child Protection: Working with vulnerable population in development countries, Skillshare International is particularly committed to the protection of children. We use strict screening procedures for development workers; we have a Child protection policy and a guiding Code of Conduct which applies to all development workers.
Benefits: Skillshare international offers, a modest monthly living allowance, flights to the placement and return, medical cover, and pre and post placement grants to assist with relocation. The living allowance is adequate to cover your living costs whilst in the country of placement but not adequate for savings or meeting other costs you may have in your country of residence (home).
How to apply: Please apply online by clicking on the link ‘Application Form.’ If you do not wish to apply online, please contact +44 (0) 116 257 6616 or by email: recruitment@skillshare.org requesting a Recruitment Pack quoting reference (MOZ007-001). Please note that we do not accept CVs.
(Closing date for applications is Friday 25th April 2008)
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