Job Description - Fishery Officer (2403277)
Job Posting Date: 22/Oct/2024
Closure Date 12/Nov/2024, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, NFI
Job Type Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Primary Location Spain-Malaga
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2007869
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on the date and time settings of your personal device.
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Organizational Setting
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) works with Members and partners to transform aquatic systems and promote the responsible and sustainable management of aquatic food systems. The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is a regional fisheries management organization established to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best use of living marine resources.
Reporting Lines
The Fishery Officer reports to the Senior Fishery Officer/Fisheries Team Leader and maintains regular contact with relevant officers.
Technical Focus
Support to and participation in the implementation of policies and work programmes at subregional level related to capacity development and scientific advice to the GFCM.
Key Functions
Researches, analyses and provides access to fisheries and aquaculture technical data and information.
Produces a variety of technical data, statistics, information and reports.
Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies and assessments.
Participates in the development of improved/updated technical tools, methodologies, and databases.
Collaborates in capacity development activities within Members.
Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings.
Supports resource mobilization activities.
Specific Functions
Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the GFCM work programme.
Provides technical support to the work of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Fisheries.
Ensures the compilation of technical elements in support of fisheries management advice.
Contributes to analysing information on Mediterranean fisheries and produces reports.
Represents the Organization at relevant international meetings and conferences.
Performs other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Advanced university degree in fisheries sciences, marine sciences or a related field.
Five years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis and assessment of wild marine fish stocks.
Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language.
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
Working knowledge of French and Spanish is a strong asset.
Experience in fisheries management and assessment of commercial stocks.
Experience in the formulation of advice within Regional Fisheries Management Organizations.
Experience in the Mediterranean region is considered a strong asset.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
For further assistance, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team.
#J-18808-Ljbffr