Reporting LinesThe Fishery Officer reports to the NFI Deputy Directors.Technical FocusThe incumbent will support the NFI Directorate and provide technical contributions on the programme of work and budget, preparation of strategic and operational documents and presentations, engagement in major international fora and with regional fisheries and aquaculture officers in Decentralized Offices and engagement with FAO Liaison Offices.Key ResultsResearch, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.Key Functions• Researches, analyses and provides access to fisheries and aquaculture technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related data, and information and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of fisheries and aquaculture programmes, projects, products, publications and services.• Produces a variety of technical data, statistics, information and reports, as well as input for technical documents and web pages.• Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies, projects and initiatives, and/or assessments; provides technical backstopping to field projects.• Participates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases and/or key social/economic/environmental/ nutritional and/or early warning indicators, etc.• Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Members, such as organizational development and individual learning events, including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.• Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.Specific Functions• Contributes to the development of strategic technical and programmatic NFI documents.• Contributes to technical coordination of NFI teams and other FAO units.• Coordinates the engagement of Fisheries and Aquaculture teams in headquarters with fisheries and aquaculture officers in FAO Decentralized Offices including FAO Liaison Offices.• Coordinates divisional engagement in major UN conferences and international symposia.______________________________________________________________________________________________________CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum Requirements• Advanced university degree in marine, fisheries or aquaculture sciences or related disciplines.• Five years of relevant experience in marine, fisheries or aquaculture sciences, or related fields.• Working knowledge (full proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building effective relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.• Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in coordinating work related to Blue Transformation.• Extent and relevance of experience in analysing fisheries and aquaculture related issues.• Extent and relevance of experience in providing scientific and communication support.• Extent and relevance of experience in providing strategic planning and management of large teams._________________________________________________________________FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency._________________________________________________________________ GENERAL INFORMATION Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of fundsFAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization.
This includes: • elements of family-friendly policies• flexible working arrangements• standards of conduct._________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
