Fishery Officer

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Fishery Officer (Ecosystems)

Job Posting: 22/Aug/2023

Closure Date: 12/Sep/2023, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: NFI

**Job Type**: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional Project

Grade Level: P-4

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2009736

CCOG Code: 1H05
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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; and promotes programmes for marine and coastal fisheries enhancement.

The post is located in the GFCM of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) at Palazzo Blumenstihl in Rome, Italy.

**Reporting Lines**

The Fishery Officer (Ecosystems) reports to GFCM Executive Secretary and GFCM Senior Fishery Officer and will closely collaborate with relevant staff in the GFCM Secretariat, both at GFCM in Rome, Italy and in the subregional technical units, transversally. S/he supervises a team of specialists dedicated to the implementation of the GFCM workplan on fisheries/environment topics and activities.

**Technical Focus**

The Fishery Officer (Ecosystems) supports and participates 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. The Fishery Officer (Ecosystems) plays a role in enhancing the quality of scientific advice on fisheries environment interactions, through technical expertise and the promotion of the GFCM subregional approach to fisheries management and the use of innovative methodologies and tools towards meeting the requirements of advisory bodies. The incumbent's work contributes to the successful achievement of the Commission's mandate.

**Key Results**

Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of Divisional programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with Divisional objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework.

**Key Functions**
- Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams, leads and/or participates on Organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams and working groups, and/or provides specialized expertise in technical networks 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