Job Description - Fishery Officer (Information/Webmaster) (2403360) Job PostingDate: 30/Oct/2024
Closure DateDate: 20/Nov/2024, 2:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: NFI
Job TypeStaff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Primary LocationItaly-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010450
CCOG Code: 1H05
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. Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values. Organizational Setting The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) is responsible for all programmes and activities related to fisheries and aquaculture and their sustainable development, with particular emphasis on human well-being, food security, and poverty reduction.
The post is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division's (NFI) Fishery Information and Knowledge Management Team (NFISI).
Reporting Lines The Fishery Officer (Information/Webmaster) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer/Team Leader, NFISI.
Technical Focus Technical editing/webmaster for web-based information dissemination; information metadata; subject, taxonomic and geographic indexing; international collaborative information systems; fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic science and policy information.
Key Functions Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects as well as products and services.Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents.Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems.Updates databases and web pages.Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams.Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Advanced university degree in biology, aquatic and/or fishery sciences, library-information sciences, or related field.Three years of relevant experience in reviewing and editing fisheries and aquaculture documentation and scientific web-based information.Working knowledge (full proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language.CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
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