Fishery Officer

1 settimana fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno
About the Role

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Fishery Officer - Aquaculture Development Specialist. This role will be based in the Technology and Production Team (NFIAT) in the Sustainable Aquaculture area at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect and analyze technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional, and technology-related information, data, and statistics to support the delivery of programme projects, products, and services.
  • Undertake analysis, provide technical input for plans and reports, and edit/revise technical/scientific documents.
  • Participate in the development of improved work methods, tools, and systems.
  • Update databases and web pages.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary project/work teams.
  • Collaborate in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.
  • Participate in the organization, conduct, and follow-up of meetings, consultations, and conferences, the development/production of required materials, and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
Specific Responsibilities
  • Monitor the situation of aquaculture development in target countries and regions, especially with regard to the preparation of technical and fact-finding missions.
  • Provide collaborative and technical support to the implementation of activities related to increasing capacity of countries to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change and minimize negative impacts of aquaculture on biodiversity and the environment.
  • Provide collaborative support to the implementation of activities aimed at enhancing efficiency of aquaculture production leading to its intensification, including efficient resource utilization, best practice technology, and application of appropriate innovation.
  • Provide collaborative support to the implementation of activities related to aquaculture expansion, including low input and non-fed aquaculture (e.g., mollusk and seaweed aquaculture).
  • Assist in the preparation of key knowledge products related to sustainable aquaculture development, including guidelines and technical manuals.
  • Assist in the organization and implementation of technical meetings, such as expert workshops, expert consultations, and training workshops.
  • Support communication material development and promotional work through appropriate media, including social media.
Requirements
  • Advanced university degree in fisheries, aquaculture/aquatic sciences, biology, management, or related disciplines.
  • Three years of relevant experience in the aquaculture sector.
  • Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - 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 Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
  • Experience in the preparation, editing, and revision of technical documents and in the organization of meetings and workshops.
  • Experience in collecting and analyzing technical information related to aquaculture or similar fields.
  • Understanding of aquaculture and the fundamentals of sustainability of aquaculture or related production systems.
  • Experience of project formulation, analysis, planning, and implementation.
  • Practical experience of working in aquaculture in a production or research context is highly desirable.
  • Experience of working in a developing country context is highly desirable.
  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
  • Experience of implementing training programmes is desirable.
  • Experience in the following areas of aquaculture is considered an asset: seaweed aquaculture; Recirculating System Aquaculture (RAS); and Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA).
  • Knowledge of FAO policies and programmes is considered an asset.

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