Fishery Officer Aquatic Food Value Chain

- Fishery Officer (Aquatic Food Value Chains) (2403513)

Date: 18/Nov/2024

30/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: NFI

Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional

Italy-Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension

Post Number: 1061470

CCOG Code: 1H05

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FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

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 the well-being of fishing communities.

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

Key Functions
• Researches, analyses and provides access to fisheries and aquaculture technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related data and information to support the delivery of fisheries and aquaculture programmes.
• 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.
• Participates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies and systems.
• Collaborates in 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 in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.

Specific Functions
• Supports the formulation, interpretation and implementation of policy guidelines for sustainable production and consumption along fish value chains.
• Plans, formulates, and manages fish value chain efficiency and sustainability improvement projects.
• Develops, provides advice and guidance to Member Nations on food loss and waste reduction.
• Identifies studies and interventions for fish value chain development.
• Supports the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) on fish value chain issues.
• Collaborates with other FAO units and organizations 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.
• 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.
• Extent and relevance of experience in fish value chains and sustainability policies.
• Familiarity with fisheries sector in developing countries.
• Knowledge of food value chains, sustainable seafood products and policies.
• Experience in 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.
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.