FISHERY OFFICER (AQUATIC FOOD VALUE CHAINS)

Job Description - Fishery Officer (Aquatic Food Value Chains) (2403513) Job Posting: 18/Nov/2024 Closure Date: 09/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: NFI Job Type: Staff position Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension Post Number: 1061470 CCOG Code: 1H05 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 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 post is located in the Value Chain Development Team (NFIMV) within NFI at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Reporting Lines The Fishery Officer (Aquatic Food Value Chains) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer (Fish Value Chain), Value Chain Development Team (NFIMV). Technical Focus Fish value chains analysis, value added products, processing, food loss and waste reduction, sustainable aquatic food production and consumption promotion, project management and advisory services to Member Nations on fish value chain improvements. Key Functions • Researches, analyses and provides access to fisheries and aquaculture technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related data, and information and/or related policy issues. • Produces a variety of technical data, statistics, information and reports as well as input for technical documents and web pages. • Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies, projects and initiatives; provides technical backstopping to field projects. • Participates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases and/or key social/economic/environmental/nutritional indicators. • Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other divisions and agencies on work groups and committees. • Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Member Nations. • Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences. • Supports resource mobilization activities. Specific Functions • Supports the formulation, interpretation and implementation of policy guidelines and best practices for efficient national, regional and international implementation of sustainable production and consumption along fish value chains. • Plans, formulates, and manages fish value chain efficiency and sustainability improvement projects and programmes. • Develops, provides advice and guidance to Member Nations on food loss and waste reduction, aquatic food processing, value added products. • Identifies studies and interventions for fish value chain development that contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction. • Supports the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) and related sub-committees on fish value chain issues. • Identifies, briefs and backstops national and international field projects for marketing operations and development. • Collaborates with other FAO units, international organizations, and NGOs in the field of fish value chains. • Performs other related duties, as required. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in agricultural/fishery economics, food science/technology, business administration or other fields relevant to food value chains. • Five years of relevant experience in food value chain development and related fields. • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another official FAO language. 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 field of fish value chains and sustainability policies. • Depth of familiarity with fisheries sector in developing countries. • Extent and relevance of knowledge of food value chains and sustainable seafood products. • Extent and relevance of experience in the planning and implementation of projects related to food value chains. FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. HOW TO APPLY • To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. #J-18808-Ljbffr