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Job Summary:
- The Senior Data & Research Specialist will provide an excellent data analysis and economic modeling to support project activities. They will collect, analyze, and interpret data on trade flows, market trends, and economic impacts.
Program/Practice/Department Overview:
- The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria's fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Design and implement data collection tools and systems.
- Conduct statistical analysis using software packages.
- Develop and apply economic models to analyze trade flows, market trends, and policy impacts.
- Develop market forecasts to support strategic planning.
- Create clear and compelling data visualizations for reports and presentations.
- Prepare and present data analysis reports.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting for policy briefs.
Basic Qualifications:
- A B.Sc. in Economics, Statistics, or a related field with at least 5 years relevant experience, alternatively a Master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, or a related field with at least 3 years relevant experience.
- Proficiency in statistical software packages is a must.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in agricultural economics.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals or policy briefs.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in data analysis and economic modeling.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Excellent data visualization and reporting skills.
- Ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical audiences.
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Job Summary:
The Senior Legal & Policy Specialist will provide strategic guidance on fisheries governance, trade laws, and regulatory frameworks. They will ensure project compliance and provide general oversight functions.
Program/Practice/Department Overview:
The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria's fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Analyze existing fisheries governance, trade laws, and regulatory frameworks in Nigeria, as well as the ECOWAS/AU regions.
- Identify gaps and inconsistencies in current legal and regulatory frameworks, while monitoring and analyzing policy changes.
- Ensure project activities comply with all relevant national and international laws and regulations.
- Provide guidance on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, customs regulations, and licensing requirements.
- Develop policy recommendations to improve the legal and regulatory environment for fisheries trade.
- Engage with government agencies and stakeholders to advocate for policy reforms.
Basic Qualifications:
- Law degree (LLB, JD) or Licence’s degree in Public Policy, International Law, or a related field and 5 years of experience in legal and policy analysis, preferably in the fisheries or agricultural sector. Alternatively a Master’s degree and 3 years or experience
- Strong understanding of fisheries governance and trade laws.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience
- Experience working with government agencies and regional economic communities.
- Familiarity with international trade law and WTO agreements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex legal and policy documents.
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Job Summary:
- The Program Manager will ensure the timely execution and coordination of the project, overseeing deliverables, reporting, and overall team coordination.
Program/Practice/Department Overview:
- The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria's fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage project work plans, budgets, and timelines and monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Serve as lead spokesperson for the program and represent the organization in important meetings, conferences and events.
- Develop and implement the Project Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) in collaboration with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist.
- Track and assess project milestones, key performance indicators (KPIs), and impact metrics.
- Identify risks, challenges, and corrective actions needed to ensure successful project execution.
- Ensure timely submission of progress reports, financial reports, and donor compliance documents.
- Manage project delivery and facilitate regular review meetings as per agreed timelines while ensuring ongoing adoption of any suitable developments.
- Develop and manage the project budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Forecast financial needs and ensure adherence to procurement and fund utilization policies.
- Support financial audits, procurement close-outs, and project closure activities, ensuring compliance with funders' requirements.
- Lead and direct a team of programme officers, project staff and consultants. Plan and allocate work assignments, coach, mentor, and evaluate staff and consultants.
- Ensure the timely and quality delivery of project deliverables. Lead team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- Prepare and submit regular project reports to the Country Director and Stakeholders.
- Maintain effective communication and manage relationships with key stakeholders. Work with the stakeholder liaison expert to explore opportunities for collaboration and synergies with other related agencies and stakeholders and provide briefs to the Country Director on emerging issues and trends impacting the work programme.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field and 7 years of experience in project management. Alternatively a Master’s degree and 5 years of experience.
- Strong experience in managing donor-funded research projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management frameworks, particularly in scientific and donor-funded environments.
- Experience working in multi-country, multi-stakeholder projects with international research institutions.
- Familiarity with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methodologies, including data collection, impact assessment, and reporting.
- Good Market System Development skills
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, and project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, logical frameworks).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong in research and leading case studies across West Africa
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to diverse cultural and research environments.
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Job Summary:
- We require a Senior Fisheries Value Chain Specialist who will enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the AquaTrade project. The Senior Specialist will analyze activities within the project and provide value chain support, including improving post-harvest handling, value addition and strengthening market linkages.
Program/Practice/Department Overview:
- The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria's fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive value chain analysis to identify key actors, processes, and constraints.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve post-harvest handling, processing, and storage practices.
- Promote the adoption of best practices in quality control and food safety (HACCP, ISO).
- Facilitate linkages between fishers, processors, and markets, both domestically and internationally.
- Identify and develop new market opportunities for Nigerian fisheries products.
- Support the development of cold chain logistics.
- Train fishers, processors, and traders on best practices in value chain management and provide technical assistance on value addition techniques.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, or a related field and 5 years of experience in fisheries value chain development.
- Alternatively a Master’s degree with minimum 3 years of experience
- Strong understanding of post-harvest management and processing techniques.
- Experience working with fishers, processors, and traders in island economies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in implementing value chain development projects in developing countries.
- Knowledge of sustainable fisheries management practices.
- Experience with cold chain logistics.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders.
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Job Summary:
- The Senior Public Relations Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government ministries, regional economic communities, and private sector actors.
Program/Practice/Department Overview:
- The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria's fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with government ministries, regional economic communities, private sector associations, research institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
- Identify and engage with new and relevant stakeholders.
- Organize and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues, workshops, and conferences.
- Disseminate project information to stakeholders through various channels.
- Develop and maintain strong networks with relevant organizations.
- Represent the project at relevant forums and events.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field. and
- 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement. Alternatively a Master’s degree and 3 years
- Strong networks with government ministries, regional economic communities, and private sector actors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings.
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