Senior Fishery Officer

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal deviceThe length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and cultureQualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs valuesFAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discriminationAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient inclusive resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production better nutrition a better environment and a better life leaving no one behind.HOW TO APPLYTo apply visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. 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You may withdraw consent at any time by withdrawing your application in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your applicationOnly applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be consideredYour application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profileWe encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.If you need help or have queries please create a one-time registration with FAOs client support team for further assistance : IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENTOrganizational SettingThe Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) is responsible for the economic social institutional governance and policy aspects of FAOs 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 FAOs 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 post is located in the Sustainable Aquaculture area of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) and is based at FAO headquarters in Rome Italy.Reporting LinesThe Senior Fishery Officer (Aquaculture) will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director NFI.Technical FocusLead all aspects related to the coordination and operationalization of meetings of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee on Aquaculture and the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITWG AqGR) work closely with the technical secretaries of COFI and the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) to ensure consistency and complementarity advocate for the integration of aquaculture into relevant dialogues on agrifood transformation coordinate aquaculture contributions to NFIs inputs for FAO Statutory Bodies and other relevant fora and liaise with FAO Decentralized Offices regarding global and regional agreements relevant to aquaculture in line with FAOs Blue Transformation Roadmap and the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA).Key ResultsLeadership and technical policy expertise for the planning development and implementation of Divisional programmes of work projects products and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.Key FunctionsPlans manages or leads highly specialized or multidisciplinary teams; leads coordinates and / or participates in Organization-wide cross-divisional committees project teams and working groups and / or provides technical leadership / secretariat services on technical networks and / or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.Analyses global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Framework Programme of Work and Budget work plans and the supporting budgets and / or resourcing strategies.Implements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach evidence-based strategies and related tools methodologies and the supporting system / database monitoring and reporting frameworks.Conducts designs and oversees research and analysis activities to support the development of technical standards international instruments innovation technical reports publications and / or on-going programme development as well as the provision of technical and / or policy advisory services.Provides technical and policy advice to Members and technical support to Decentralized Offices in the development and implementation of their programmes.Leads and / or collaborates in provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Members such as policy support organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information learning and on-line tools.Represents the Organization at 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.Leads and / or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.Specific FunctionsActs as Secretary to the Committee on Fisheries Sub-Committee on Aquaculture (COFI : AQ) including organizing regular sessions of COFI : AQ intersessional COFI : AQ Bureau meetings and related activities and coordinates COFI : AQ processes with the Secretary of COFI and the Secretaries of other COFI Sub-Committees.Monitors the implementation of COFI : Aqs programme of work.Acts as Secretary to the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITWG AqGR) including organizing regular sessions of the ITWG AqGR intersessional meetings and related activities.Monitors the implementation of ITWG AqGRs programme of work.Coordinates in liaison with divisional teams all aquaculture-related inputs to relevant working documents of FAOs Statutory Bodies (Conference Council FAO Regional Conferences COFI); reports on COFI : AQ outcomes at meetings as requested and ensures appropriate follow-up action on decisions and recommendations made and monitors progress.Coordinates NFIs inputs to international aquaculture-related UN processes conferences and consultations in cooperation with relevant teams.Manages and updates the electronic questionnaire on the implementation of the aquaculture-related provisions of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (COFI : AQ Questionnaire) and related instruments oversees the analysis of the responses produces progress reports for COFI : AQ and develops strategies for promoting the COFI : AQ Questionnaire and disseminating information on its implementation.Promotes COFI : AQ the Global Sustainable Aquaculture Advancement Partnership (GSAAP) and the GSA at international regional and national levels and develops strategies to mobilize resources in support the programme of work.Liaises with FAO Decentralized Offices and the Secretariats of the Regional Fisheries Bodies / Aquaculture Networks to promote global aquaculture and contribute to regional initiatives supporting the conservation management and sustainable development of aquaculture and aquatic environments.Coordinates liaison between FAO and the Regional Fisheries Bodies / Aquaculture Networks regional economic groups international non-governmental organizations and other international institutions and agencies and partnerships concerned with aquaculture.Contributes to information and awareness-raising products (including for policy briefs flagship publications key messages talking points presentations opinion pieces and social media content) to highlight FAO priorities and achievements in work related to promoting global and regional coordination international collaboration implementation of the Code and action on sustainable aquaculture.Initiates develops and / or manages the preparation of proposals to mobilize extra-budgetary resources.Performs other duties as appropriate.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum RequirementsAdvanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in aquaculture or with relevance for aquaculture such as biology zoology ecology marine science agricultural science political science international relations or other related disciplines.Ten years of relevant experience in aquaculture development including in the field of international governance of aquaculture or related fields.Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic Chinese French Russian or Spanish).CompetenciesResults FocusLeading Engaging and EmpoweringCommunicationPartnering and AdvocatingKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementStrategic ThinkingTechnical / Functional SkillsWork experience in more than one location or area of work particularly in field positions is essential.Extent and relevance of experience in leadership project coordination and management and collaboration with national and / or regional authorities.Extent and relevance of experience in the field of international aquaculture affairs the development of technical standards and international instruments contributing to the implementation of the Code.Relevance of academic background.Depth of knowledge of issues related to aquaculture.Demonstrated capacity and experience in the organization and conduct of international meetings and in the production of meeting reports.Extent of oral and written communication and negotiation skills.Extent and relevance of experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with UN agencies other intergovernmental organizations international non-governmental organizations as well as donors and government institutions and agencies.Ability to mobilize resources.Demonstrated analytical and technical writing abilities.FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.GENERAL INFORMATIONExtension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of fundsFAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.CONDITIONS OF SERVICEA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries allowances and benefits click on the following link : Other benefits subject to eligibility include :Dependency allowancesRental subsidyEducation grant for childrenHome leave travel30 working days of annual leave per yearPension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension FundInternational health insurance; optional life insuranceDisability protectionFAO encourages a positive workplaceculture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes :elements of family-friendly policiesflexible working arrangementsstandards of conduct.Required Experience :Senior ICKey SkillsDirect Sales,Junit,Focus,Commissioning,Information Technology SalesEmployment Type :Full-TimeExperience :yearsVacancy :1#J-18808-Ljbffr