.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