Fishery Officer (Fishing Technology)

ppJoin to apply for the bFishery Officer (Fishing Technology) /b role at bFAO /b /p p3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants /p h3Organizational Setting /h3 pThe 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 wellbeing, food security and poverty reduction; postharvest utilization, marketing and trade with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the wellbeing 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. /p pThe 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 as well as the management of responsible fisheries and aquaculture in accordance with modern management standards and best practices and the development of fisheries technology, with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the wellbeing of fishing communities, including the safety of fishers and fishing vessels. /p h3Reporting Lines /h3 pThe Fishery Officer (Fishing Technology) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer, in the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), Fisheries Operations and Compliance team. /p h3Technical Focus /h3 pProvision of support to FAO's work related to the implementation of Chapter 8 (Fishing Operations) of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries with a focus on fishing operations and technology. The Fishery Officer will be responsible for the production and dissemination of information on responsible fishing methods, gears, equipment, fishing technologies, innovations and fishing operations, in line with the FAO Strategic Objectives 2022‑2031, the FAO Programme Priority Areas on Blue Transformation and Small‑scale producers' equitable access to resources and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. /p h3Key Results /h3 pComprehensive 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. /p h3Key Functions /h3 ul liPlans 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. /li liDevelops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases, to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services. /li liDesigns and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications, and/or policy proposals, as well as the provision of technical/policy/specialist advice and expertise. /li liResponds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects. /li liCollaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality/effectiveness of, capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations, such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, online tools. /li liPromotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, supports increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings. /li liParticipates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. /li

/ul h3Specific Functions /h3 ul liProvides advice on policies, strategies and methods for responsible fisheries, including fishing technologies, gears, and equipment, to support responsible practices for sustainable fisheries and the reduction of impacts on ecosystems. /li liIn collaboration with other NFI staff liaises with international and regional organizations active in maritime and fisheries subjects, such as International Maritime Organization (IMO) and relevant sub‑committees, Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) and Regional Fishery Advisory Bodies (RFABs), to effectively develop and implement international and regional instruments, FAO guidelines, standards and arrangements that contribute to responsible fishing operations, with a focus on technological innovation in fisheries, gear marking, reporting of lost gear, and the reduction of bycatch and discards. /li liPrepares, organizes and/or participates in technical meetings, studies, capacity building programmes and other activities concerned with the introduction, implementation and dissemination of responsible fishing technologies and operations, including serving as co‑chairperson of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES‑FAO) Working Group on Fishing Technology and Fish Behaviour (WGFTFB). /li liAnalyses and disseminates experiences and lessons learned on responsible fishing technologies and methods, contributing also to transfer of technologies, development of climate change adaptation actions and resilience in the fishing industry. /li liProvides technical support and backstopping to field projects related to fishing operations, including resources mobilization, project planning, formulation, evaluation, the selecting and briefing of experts, supervising their field work and preparation of reports, in consultation with NFI colleagues, other divisions within FAO and, if appropriate, with other organizations. /li liIn coordination with other NFI staff provides technical support and backstopping to field projects related to access of small‑scale and industrial fishers to sustainable fishing gears and technology, development and clearance of fishing gears and equipment specifications for procurement and emergency projects that require fisheries sector assistance. /li liLiaises with research and development institutions and related international or national bodies in developed and developing countries and builds partnerships for the implementation of FAO's programme of work related to the above subjects. /li liSupervises the preparation and/or editing of documents and reference works on the above subjects, including textbooks, websites and eLearning courses for training of fisheries technologists, fisheries managers and fishers in responsible fishing methods and operations. /li liPerforms other duties as required. /li

/ul h3Candidates will be assessed against the following /h3 h3Minimum Requirements /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Fishing Technology, Fisheries Development or Management or other Fishery‑related fields. /li liSeven years of relevant experience in Fisheries, including extensive experience in Fishing Operations and Fisheries Development field projects. /li liWorking knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). /li

/ul h3Competencies /h3 ul liResults Focus /li liTeamwork /li liCommunication /li liBuilding effective relationships /li liKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li

/ul h3Technical/Functional Skills /h3 ul liWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions. /li liExtent and relevance in planning, implementing and coordinating fishing development, technology or innovation related project activities. /li liExtent and relevance of knowledge of and experience in broad aspects of fisheries operations and/or fisheries management in developing countries and ability to analyze related technical and scientific information. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in coordinating and liaising with international organizations on technology aspects related to responsible fishing operations. /li liAbility to write clearly and concisely, edit technical papers for publications and make effective oral presentations preferably in more than one official language of the organization. /li liAbility to organize and coordinate meetings and training activities. /li liAbility to mobilize resources. /li liStrong initiative and high sense of responsibility and ability to work under pressure and in a team context. /li

/ul h3Job Posting /h3 p19/Dec/2025 /p h3Closure Date /h3 p09/Jan/2026, 10:59:00 PM /p h3Organizational Unit /h3 pNFI /p h3Job Type /h3 pStaff position /p h3Type of Requisition /h3 pProfessional /p h3Grade Level /h3 pP-4 /p h3Primary Location /h3 pItaly‑Rome /p h3Duration /h3 pFixed‑term: two years with possibility of extension /p h3Post Number /h3

h3CCOG Code /h3 p1H05 /p pIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device. /p pThe length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. /p ul liFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. /li liQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non‑and under‑represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. /li liEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values. /li liFAO, 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 discrimination. /li liAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. /li liAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. /li liFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director‑General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /li

/ul pFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /p pThe 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr