Organizational Setting

At the country level, the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for Viet Nam has been serving as the basis for FAO’s works in Viet Nam for the period of 2022-2026. Climate Change Response, Disaster Resilience and Environmental Sustainability is one of the four FAO strategic priorities under the CPF. The Country Office (CO), with technical support from RAP GEF team, has successfully mobilized significant resources from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address the issues related to water resources management, fisheries and aquaculture, environment, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration in Viet Nam.

FAO Vietnam, in partner with the Agriculture Projects Management Board (APMB), is formulating the GEF-8 project “Supporting sustainable fisheries development through the promotion of initiatives, environmentally-friendly technologies and climate adaptation”, of which the Concept Note has been endorsed by the GEF Secretariat. The project’s aim is to safeguard critical marine ecosystems and reverse coastal biodiversity loss in Viet Nam's priority productive seascapes by mainstreaming Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management and Ecosystem Approach to Aquaculture frameworks into spatial planning, expanding shared-governance Other effective area-based conservation measures (such as Fisheries Resource Protected Areas), and scaling biodiversity-positive production systems.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Viet Nam.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will support the formulation of the Project Document for GEF.

Under the overall administrative supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Viet Nam, the technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officers (LTOs) from RAP, and in collaboration with FAO GEF specialists and the entire PPG team, the Fisheries Expert will be responsible for generating and collating information to inform the technical content, structure and implementation approach of the project.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Collate and document information relevant to the fisheries sector in the project target provinces.
•    Review baseline policies, regulatory frameworks and existing initiatives related to fisheries management and update relevant sections of the Project Document.
•    Contribute to the identification and design of fisheries-related project interventions, ensuring alignment with EAFM principles and biodiversity conservation objectives.
•    Provide technical inputs on sustainable fisheries management, including issues related to fishing practices, co-management approaches, and fisheries resource protection measures.
•    Support the formulation of approaches related to Fisheries Resource Protected Areas (FRPAs)/OECMs and sustainable use of fisheries resources.
•    Contribute to the development of fisheries-related sections in the project document, including baseline, rationale and results framework.
•    Support the development of monitoring framework related to fisheries and marine biodiversity where relevant.
•    Provide technical support in stakeholder consultations, field visits and workshops throughout the PPG process.
•    Support the development of the ProDoc (Vietnamese version) and its annexes as required by Decree 242/2025/NĐ-CP, review and draft comments to address comments/ feedbacks from relevant Departments as well as related Ministries.
•    Undertake other tasks as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced university degree (Master or PhD) in Fisheries, Aquaculture, or related field;
•    At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the aquaculture and fisheries sector or a related field in Viet Nam;
•    Working knowledge in English and Vietnamese;
•    National of Viet Nam or resident of the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Previous experience working on GEF projects or other international donors’ projects preferred;
•    Relevant experience in working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, particularly in multilateral organizations;
•    Experience in working with partners in Viet Nam at all levels (Ministries, provinces, private sectors, etc.);
•    Good command of computer skills;
•    Good research, analysis, and report writing skills;
•    Proven ability to deliver quality outputs working under tight deadlines.