Fishery Officer (Fisheries Management)

Organizational Setting The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) is responsible for the economic, social, institutional, governance and policy aspects of FAO's activities related to fisheries and aquaculture and their development, with particular emphasis on human well-being, food security and poverty reduction; post-harvest utilization, marketing and trade with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the well-being of fishing communities; collection, compilation, validation, trend analysis and dissemination of the best available and up-to-date fishery statistics and for the syndication of the FAO information on all aspects of world fisheries and aquaculture. The Division is also responsible for FAO's activities related to the management and conservation of the living aquatic resources used by fisheries and aquaculture, including the biodiversity and ecosystem maintenance, with particular emphasis on most vulnerable and threatened species and habitats; management of responsible fisheries and aquaculture in accordance with modern management standards and best practices; development of fisheries technology, with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the well-being of fishing communities, including the safety of fishers and fishing vessels. The Assessment and Management Team (NFIFM) is responsible for NFI's work related to the Assessment and Management of Fisheries, including the provision of evidence-based fisheries management advice and the development and implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries, particularly as it applies to Fisheries Management. The post is located in the Assessment and Management Team (NFIMF) in FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines The Fishery Officer reports to the Senior Fishery Officer/Team Leader, NFIMF and to the Senior Fishery Officer (Fisheries Management).

Technical Focus Provision of support to FAO's work related to the implementation of the FAO Strategic Programmes, the relevant FAO Programme Priority Areas, particularly on Blue Transformation, Small-Scale Producers' Equitable Access to Resources, Bioeconomy for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, Nutrition for the Most Vulnerable, Resilient Agri-Food Systems, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Fishery Officer (Fisheries Management) contributes to NFIFM's work on the design, development and implementation of effective and cost- and socially-efficient fisheries management plans and measures to secure the sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources for food security and economic and social development. This includes a direct provision of support to the advancement of the implementation of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries based on best available knowledge. The work includes providing support at the global, regional and national level, such as contributing to the development of field programmes and projects to support member States and other relevant partners, which require a better understanding and capacity on fisheries management with emphasis on small-scale fisheries.

Key Results Research, technical analysis and project-related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

Key Functions • Researches and analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services. • Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and reports as well as input for technical documents and web pages. • Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments, studies and initiatives and provides technical backstopping to field projects. • Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases. • Participates in multi-disciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other divisions and agencies 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 Member Countries such as policy support, 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 Corporate Strategy.

Specific Functions • Provides technical and operational support to FAO's work in Fisheries Management to support the vision of all fisheries being managed for sustainability by:

o Performing research and data collation/collection efforts, including reviews of fisheries management systems, aimed at identifying and addressing major issues and trends in global fisheries management which require action, such as those related to development and management of small-scale fisheries and the effects of climate change on fishery management, among others; o Contributing to or leading the development of technical documents, guidance and tools related to the design, implementation and monitoring of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) compatible fisheries management plans covering ecological, economic and social objectives; o Contributing to or leading the planning and implementation of capacity development programs and field projects aimed at improving fisheries management effectiveness in selected country members.

• Actively supports the strengthening of regional and international collaboration in fisheries management, particularly in relation to Regional Fisheries Bodies and Global processes, engaging with relevant partners as necessary. • Actively supports Member Countries and Regional Fisheries Bodies in engaging stakeholders for improved and participatory fisheries management, as required by the EAF. • Actively engages and collaborates with and provides support to FAO Decentralized Offices and Fisheries-related institutions of Member countries, in particular around activities related to the implementation of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF), the EAF and the Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) Guidelines. • Contributes to the identification of, and provides technical supervision and assistance to consultants on fisheries management-related tasks, and ensures the follow up of the outcomes/recommendations with participating countries, in particular as regards their incorporation into fisheries management processes. • Supports or leads the preparation and/or editing of documents and reference works related to FAO's work on fisheries management, including in the framework of the Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management.

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Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in aquatic and fishery sciences, fisheries management, natural resource economics, natural resource management, or related fields. • Five years of relevant experience in fisheries management, governance and/or policy making, with field experience in developing countries. • Working knowledge of English (proficient - level C) and limited knowledge of another official FAO language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).

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

Technical/Functional Skills • Extent of work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions in developing countries. • Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in planning, coordinating and supervising work, as appropriate, related to fisheries management in data-poor and technical capacity-limited situations. • Extent and relevance of experience in or knowledge of the analysis of fisheries data and information for fisheries management and policy advice. • Extent and relevance of experience in or knowledge of fisheries management, including the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries, the development and implementation of fisheries management plans, the fisheries management cycle and application of participatory approaches in data-poor and technical capacity-limited situations. • Extent and relevance of experience in providing technical support and advice on fisheries management to national, regional or global fisheries management and research institutions. • Extent and relevance of experience in designing, planning and delivering training programmes and actions. • Demonstrated analytical and technical writing abilities. • Proven capacity to work with a range of institutional stakeholders, in multicultural and multilanguage situations. • Depth of familiarity with the fisheries sector in developing countries, and the fisheries management challenges in these situations. • Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating and liaising with relevant international and regional organizations dealing with above-mentioned subjects. • Extent and relevance of experience in mediating conflicting interests related to fisheries or the use or conservation of natural resources, including working with groups of stakeholders with widely different backgrounds and interests. • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of French is a strong asset.