Young Professional Officer (Aquatic Value Chain)

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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 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 Value Chain Development Team (NFIMV) within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines

The Young Professional Officer (Aquatic Value Chain) reports to the NFIMV Team Leader, under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, NFI.

Technical Focus

Sustainable aquaculture value chain development.

Key Results

Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of assigned projects, products and services.

Key Functions

• Analyses relevant technical social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics for input in various documents.
• Maintains records and updates databases and web pages.
• Provides technical support to various projects.
• Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.
• Participates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.

Specific Functions

• Supports the formulation, interpretation and implementation of policy guidelines and best practices for efficient national, regional and international implementation of sustainable aquaculture value chains development under the framework of Blue Transformation.
• Supports meetings, expert workshops and consultations with government and non-governmental representatives on policy dialogues or discussions on sustainable aquaculture value chain development.
• Contributes to the development of project proposals for Blue Transformation, with specific focus on sustainable aquaculture value chains, based on related technical guidelines, including the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture, FAO Priority Programme Areas and relevant decisions of the COFI Sub-Committee on Aquaculture and Sub-Committee on Fish Trade.
• Provides technical support and advisory services to the successful implementation of aquaculture value chain projects.
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining online knowledge platforms, and to the development of communication material for sustainable aquaculture value chains.
• Contributes to the organization of technical workshops/consultations for aquaculture value chains-related indicators in FAO Priority Programme Areas and Blue Transformation.
• Supports the development and dissemination of knowledge products of sustainable aquaculture value chains, including the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture.
• Supports the design and implementation of capacity development interventions adapted to different stakeholders and institutions involved in the development of sustainable aquaculture value chains.
• Provides support to pilot country processes of sustainable aquaculture value chains and complementary strategies at national and farm level.
• Supports gathering and analysing information and data on global fish trade and markets, with particular focus on contemporary issues affecting the trade and market dynamics within the global' aquaculture value chain development.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in fisheries, aquaculture, food sciences, biology, management or related disciplines.
• One year of relevant experience in the aquaculture, aquatic food value chains, or trade and market sector.
• 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).

Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• 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 is desirable.
• Relevance of experience in sustainable aquaculture value chain development, aquaculture technology, aquatic food safety, nutrition processing, value addition, loss and waste reduction.
• Work experience in different countries and regions, especially in developing countries and countries in transition.
• Relevance of experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training courses.
• Relevance of experience in policy and technical guidance in blue transformation.
• Relevance of experience in collecting and analysing and summarizing technical information and data
• Relevance of knowledge and experience in blue economy, policy advice and analysis, food and nutrition security, food systems, and aquaculture
• Relevance of experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific documents
• Relevance of experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations as well as donors and government institutions and agencies.

NB Please note that candidates should be 32 years of age or younger as of 31 December of the year of application.

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• FAO 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 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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• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
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