Fishery Officer (National Aquaculture Planning and Development)

at  FAO

Job Posting: 05/Apr/2024
Closure Date: 26/Apr/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: NFI
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-3
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010172
CCOG Code: 1H05
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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
• FAO, 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
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in economics, applied development studies, public policy, aquaculture and fisheries or related disciplines.
• Five years of relevant experience in the planning and development of aquaculture projects, in the identification, design and conduct of feasibility study and viability analysis of aquaculture investment projects or programmes in public and/or private sectors, or in the analysis of national aquaculture development policies, strategies and plans and the sustainability of aquaculture projects.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the development of policy and governance frameworks and strategies to effectively integrate aquaculture into local and national planning and economies to enable its effective sustainable growth.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the development and implementation of economic tools to promote and monitor sustainable aquaculture growth.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the identification, design, assessment of economic and financial feasibility, implementation support and impact evaluation of public and/or private aquaculture investment projects or programmes.
• Extent and relevance of experience in capacity development for the design and implementation of aquaculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing investments in the context of food security, nutrition and economic development.
• Knowledge of current global issues, trends, constraints, and research needs related to the management and conservation of aquatic resources and ecosystems.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting technical reports, papers and other knowledge products.
• Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training courses.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Please refer the Job description for details