Fisheries Management and Assessment Support SpecialistClient:FAOLocation:Job Category:Customer ServiceEU work permit required:YesJob Reference:5f4d21099991Job Views:10Posted:22.01.2025Expiry Date:08.03.2025Job Description:Organizational SettingThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the Agenda through the 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.




The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division is one of FAO's core technical divisions under the Natural Resources and Sustainable Production stream at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The Division collaborates with Members and partners to promote responsible and sustainable management of aquatic food systems.The Assessment and Management Team (NFIFM) of the Fisheries Division is responsible for all programmes and activities related to the assessment and management of fisheries and conservation of fishery resources.
The Team provides information, advice, and technical assistance to FAO Members and Regional Fisheries Bodies globally.The purpose of this call is to attract global talent for Consultant and Personal Services assignments that may provide support and/or leadership to fisheries projects and technical support processes in the Fisheries Assessment and Management area.
Suitable and qualified experts will be included in a roster of experts that will be used to identify candidates for relevant short-term assignments with NFIFM.Reporting LinesThe Consultants/PSA Subscribers will work under the overall supervision of the Team Leader, Assessment and Management Team,



and will report to a relevant Officer of the Team.Technical FocusThe Consultant or PSA Subscriber will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide advice and/or technical support, lead or manage projects, activities, research, analyses, and development on issues related to the assessment and management of marine and/or inland fisheries.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesOrganize and participate in field missions and other events in support of NFIFM's programme of work.Prepare training and dissemination materials and develop, deliver and/or assess training actions.Prepare or review technical documents and reports.Provide technical support and advice to fisheries organizations from member countries.Manage data and information related to fisheries assessment and management.Lead or contribute to relevant studies and knowledge products.Support the collection and analysis of data related to fisheries food systems.Represent NFIFM in meetings related to the development and implementation of programmes/projects.Formulate projects in accordance with FAO's strategic framework.Coordinate, implement,



and manage assigned programmes/projects.Candidates Will Be Assessed Against the FollowingAdvanced degree or first-level degree with 2 additional years of experience in relevant fields.Relevant experience in fisheries management and assessment, with a minimum of 1 to 10 years depending on the category.Working knowledge of one official FAO language.FAO Core CompetenciesCommitment to FAO, Respect for All, Integrity and Transparency.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from recognized institutions.Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness and security clearances.
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