National Expert on Food Traceability

General Description of task(s) and objectives to be achieved

FAO Indonesia at the request of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), Indonesia has developed a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) on Support to Traceability for Farmed Shrimp in Indonesia. This project will be working closely with two Directorate General within MMAF, namely the DG of Product Competitiveness and DG Aquaculture.

The National Expert on Food Traceability will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Indonesia, the direct supervision of the AFAOR for Programme and in close collaboration with other experts, RAP Fisheries Officer (Lead Technical Officer (LTO)) and Headquarters Officer (FIAA). Furthermore, the National Expert will work in close coordination with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) and designated National Project Coordinator (NPC). Specifically, the National Expert will carry out the following tasks :

·         Support the development of the project detail work plan in close collaboration with the International Expert on Food Traceability and GAP certification and in close consultation with the related directorates at MMAF and other NCs;

·         Lead the review process for the current traceability system for aquatic products in Indonesia in collaboration with the International Expert on Food Traceability and IndoGAP consultant and NC IndoGAP certification.

·         Compile farm registration and licensing in the targeted areas in collaboration with NC IndoGAP certification

·         Provide relevant data for the development the detailed digital map of the farm status in the targeted sites including farm registration and licensing to the GIS expert  

·         Develop the joint methodology for integration process of the STELINA and IndoGAP in in collaboration with the National Expert on IndoGAP certification and in consultation with the International Consultant.

·         Conduct stakeholders mapping of the input suppliers, processors and traders in the targeted sites that will be participated in the piloting activities

·         Prepare the joint guideline implementation of the pilot demonstration in the targeted site/s in working together with the National Expert on IndoGAP certification

·         Monitor the pilot activities and provide recommendation on the improvement of regulatory framework for traceability based on results of the pilot activities;

·         Lead the development and implementation of training workshop (including curriculum and its material) for the identified stakeholders to raise awareness of the pilot groups on the importance and traceability system operation;

·         Organize Training of Trainer (TOT) and facilitate the compliance of input suppliers, shrimp products processors and traders to comply with record keeping and documentation requirement for traceability

·         Support the implementation of  related capacity building for IndoGAP certification for shrimp farmers in close coordination and consultation with National Expert on IndoGAP Certification

·         Support the  implementation of output 4 of the TCP Project in close collaboration with the National Expert on legislation, including but not limited to:

1.     Review the current existing capacity and gap of skills and knowledge of the stakeholders (input suppliers, shrimp products processors) in implementation of traceability system of aquatic products;

2.     Review the current institutional knowledge of the government partners in the implementation of the traceability system of aquatic products

3.     Based on the review, recommend a standardised guideline and operating system for traceability of farmed shrimp along the value chain;

·         Participate and contribute to the organization and implementation of the inception and final project workshop

·         Lead and participate in project planning meetings and the implementation and evaluation activities on a regular basis to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables in close collaboration with all the other experts both national and international;

·         Prepare the draft report of all related activities as well as technical reports on specific and related activities;

·         Lead the preparation of  the draft inception and final report of the project；

·         Carry out any other activities as instructed by the National Project Coordinator and/or the FAOR.

 

        

Qualifications:

Education: A recognized postgraduate degree in quality control, traceability, aquaculture, fisheries or related educational background.

·         At least 5 years of demonstrable experience  in food traceability, preferably for aquaculture products, particularly on shrimp

·         Has broad experiences in traceability on aquaculture and fisheries products related matters

·         Excellent communication skills, with national and sub-national government, other national and international experts and local communities

·         Demonstrated ability to open up to new approaches and new practices on the relevant project implementation

·         Demonstrated commitment to participatory and bottom-up approaches

·         Demonstrated ability to manage, including project management and office management

·         Strong analytical skills.

·         Demonstrating detail orientation, proactive attention to outcomes and expectations, and the ability to understand and effectively use information and data.

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia

key performance indicators
Expected Outputs:	Required Completion Date:
·         Inception Workshop Report ·         Joint Project work plan (in coordination with MMAF). ·         A standardised reporting flow of farmed shrimp supply chain and a developed method to adapt the current traceability system. ·         Report on stakeholder mapping for the pilot site/s. ·         Joint Report on methodology for the linking process of IndoGAP database into STELINA system ·         Joint implementation guideline for the pilot demonstration activity ·         Joint piloting demonstration report ·         Report on standardised guideline and operating system for traceability of farmed shrimp along the value chain ·         Training Related Report ·         Mission BTOR reports and end of assignment report ·         Final Report of the project	Based on the agreed timeline of the Project

General Note to All Applicants :

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter ( In English) clearly stating their relevant skils, experience and email to : FAO-ID@fao.org, Submission deadline : 28 May 2020. All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment at a lower grade or to make an appointment with a modified job description. FAO regrets to inform applicants that onlu short-listed candidates will be contacted.