Fishery Officer (Aquaculture Policy and Development)

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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.

Organizational Setting
The 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 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 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 the 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 position is located in the National Planning and Development Support Team (NFIAN) in the Sustainable Aquaculture area of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines
The Fishery Officer (Aquaculture Policy and Development) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer/Team Leader, NFIAN in the Sustainable Aquaculture area and works under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, NFI.

Technical Focus
Development and implementation of aquaculture strategies, policies, plans and programmes of work that seek to maximize the impacts of aquaculture on countries' economic, social and environmental objectives, including food security and nutrition, and help meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets. The programme of work and activities should follow the FAO Common Vision for Sustainable Food and Agriculture and the FAO Code of Conduct on Responsible Fisheries and associated technical guidelines and seek to mitigate the impacts of climate change on aquaculture, while at the same time reducing vulnerability of the sector to climate change and other natural disasters.

Key Results
Comprehensive 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.

Key Functions
• Plans 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.
• Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases, etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services.
• Designs 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.
• Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality/effectiveness of, capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within FAO Members such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools.
• Promotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, supports increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings.
• Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.

Specific Functions
• Leads the design and execution of impactful aquaculture programmes by collecting, identifying, and analysing economic, social, and institutional aspects, as well as gathering other relevant data and statistics to expedite evidence-based decision making for sustainable aquaculture development.
• Develops and implements methodologies, tools, and assessment instruments to drive continuous improvements in aquaculture policy and business planning, evaluating and enhancing performance at both sectoral and individual farm levels through informed recommendations and strategic guidance.
• Guides and/or undertakes technical analysis and reviews of aquaculture development, conducts comprehensive macro- and micro-economic analyses, including market assessments, value chain analyses, cost-benefit analyses, and demand supply projections, for the development of robust aquaculture policy and business planning at the request of FAO Members.
• Organizes, leads and/or performs fact-finding missions for the identification, formulation, and implementation of aquaculture field projects, at the request of FAO Members in need of technical support.
• Designs, prepares, and conducts training initiatives and capacity-building activities to support policymakers, aquafarmers, and other stakeholders in need of improving essential technical and managerial skills.
• Produces reports, papers, and guides pertinent to policy, planning and business strategies for sustainable aquaculture development and effectively communicates intricate information to diverse stakeholders, ensuring clear and impactful delivery.
• Initiates, develops and/or manages the preparation of proposals to mobilize extra-budgetary resources in support of the implementation of aquaculture development programmes.
• Maintains partnerships with national and international academic, research and policy institutions and fosters collaboration with NFI teams, FAO units and international agencies.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in economics, fisheries economics or marine affairs with a specialization in fisheries and aquaculture, public administration, business administration or other related field to public policy.
• Seven years of relevant experience in developing and implementing aquaculture strategies, policies, planning and/or programmes/projects for technical support in aquaculture.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Team Work
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate policy, planning and programmes and provide technical support for implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• High proficiency in applied economics, cost-benefit assessment, financial analysis, business modelling.
• Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses, with demonstrated ability to distil diverse data and information into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Extent and relevance of experience in designing and implementing advanced methodologies, tools, and assessment instruments to facilitate aquaculture sector development, management and/or business planning.
• Extent and relevance of experience in designing and delivering training sessions and capacity-building workshops within a multidisciplinary environment particularly focused on effectively conveying economic concepts and analyses to non-experts.
• Strong technical writing skills to produce reports, papers, and other knowledge products, enabling the communication of intricate information to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Extent and relevance of experience in different countries and regions, especially in developing countries and countries in transition.
• Ability to raise awareness, communicate effectively and mobilize resources for aquaculture projects and programmes.
• Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings, seminars, and training courses especially at international level.

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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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