Fishery Officer

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Organizational Setting

The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) established under the provisions of Article XIV of the FAO Constitution. The main objective of the GFCM is to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best utilization of living marine resources as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. To this end, the GFCM formulates and recommends appropriate measures for the conservation and rational management of living marine resources and ensures these recommendations are implemented; constantly reviews the economic and social aspects of the fishing industry, recommending specific measures in connection with its development; promotes and carries out training, research and development activities, in addition to cooperation and technical assistance in fisheries-related fields; collects, publishes and disseminates information on exploitable living marine resources and on fisheries exploiting these resources; promotes programmes for marine and coastal fisheries enhancement.

The post is located in the subregional technical unit for the Adriatic Sea in Split, Croatia.

Reporting Lines The Fishery Officer reports to the Executive Secretary and maintains regular contact with the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division as well as FAO Regional Offices and Country Offices in the GFCM Area of application, as relevant.

Technical Focus Support to and participation in the implementation of policies and work programmes, at subregional level, related to the provision of scientific advice to the GFCM on all topics of relevance for the sustainable management of fisheries and including status of living resources, habitats and ecosystems, social and economic characteristics of fisheries and potential management measures. Liaison with experts and representatives of relevant administrations towards the efficient implementation of above mentioned policies and work programmes.

Key Results Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of Division/Office programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with GFCM/FAO Objectives.

Key Functions • Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams, leads and/or participates in Organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams, and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies; • Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases, etc., to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services; • Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications, and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/specialist/advice and expertise; • Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects; • Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, online tools; • Promotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings; • Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

Specific Functions • Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the GFCM work programme in the subregion, in particular that of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Fisheries (SAC), as well as implement relevant cooperative projects in the area, towards the formulation of scientific and technical advice to the GFCM on issues related to fisheries management; • Provides technical support to the work of the SAC, and in particular its subregional committee for the Adriatic Sea. This includes the preparation of technical background documentation, the development and maintenance of technical networks with scientific institutions, relevant partners and experts, organization of training and capacity building activities addressing expert’s needs, and the preparation, holding and follow-up of the meetings; • Ensures the compilation of concise and comprehensive technical elements in support of the advice on the status of stocks and potential management measures for fisheries in the Adriatic Sea, as emanating from relevant expert meetings and in support of the discussion at the SAC and the Commission; • Contributes to analysing and contrasting information on Mediterranean fisheries as received by the GFCM Secretariat and producing comprehensive reports on the state of fisheries and marine ecosystems in the Adriatic; • Coordinates the activities of the GFCM Subregional Technical Unit for the Adriatic Sea, including liaison with subregional experts and relevant administrations; • Represents the Organization at relevant international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders; • Performs other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in fisheries sciences, marine sciences or a related field; • Five years of relevant experience in the Mediterranean region, including in the elaboration and implementation of analyses and measures for the management of fisheries, particularly in interaction with relevant international organizations; • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable; • Extent and relevance of experience of technical work in support to fisheries management, including on data collection and monitoring of commercial stocks, vulnerable marine species, habitats and ecosystems, as well as the use of marine spatial planning; • Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in relation to the management of fisheries within Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) and/or in other relevant organizations, is considered a strong asset; • Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation and organization of technical meetings, field work and stakeholder consultations on matters related to fisheries; • Demonstrated ability in the preparation and revision of technical documents and reports; • Knowledge of an Adriatic Sea language is an asset.

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