PpThe 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. /p pAdditionally, the Division leads activities related to the management and conservation of the living aquatic resources used by fisheries and aquaculture, including biodiversity and ecosystem maintenance, with particular emphasis on vulnerable species and habitats; responsible fisheries management; development of fisheries technology respecting the environment, food security and fisher welfare. /p pThe post is located in the Sustainable Aquaculture area of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) and is based at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /p pbReporting Lines /bbr/The Senior Fishery Officer (Aquaculture) will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, NFI. /p pbTechnical Focus /bbr/Lead all aspects related to the coordination and operationalization of meetings of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee on Aquaculture and the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITWG AqGR), and work closely with the technical secretaries of COFI and CGRFA to ensure consistency and complementarity, advocate for aquaculture integration into relevant agrifood dialogues, coordinate aquaculture contributions to FAO Statutory Bodies, liaise with FAO Decentralized Offices regarding global and regional agreements, and align with FAO’s Blue Transformation Roadmap and Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA). /p h3Key Functions /h3 ul liPlans, manages or leads highly specialized or multidisciplinary teams; leads, coordinates and/or participates in organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies. /li liAnalyses global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Framework, Programme of Work and Budget, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies. /li liImplements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence-based strategies and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks. /li liConducts, designs and oversees research and analysis activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovation, technical reports, publications and/or ongoing programme development as well as the provision of technical and/or policy advisory services. /li liProvides technical and policy advice to Members and technical support to Decentralized Offices in the development and implementation of their programmes. /li liLeads and/or collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Members such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events, including preparation of related information, learning and online tools. /li liRepresents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders. /li liLeads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. /li /ul h3Specific Functions /h3 ul liActs as Secretary to the Committee on Fisheries Sub-Committee on Aquaculture (COFI:AQ), including organizing regular sessions of COFI:AQ, intersessional COFI:AQ Bureau meetings and related activities, and coordinates COFI:AQ processes with the Secretary of COFI and the Secretaries of other COFI Sub-Committees. /li liMonitors the implementation of COFI:AQ's programme of work. /li liActs as Secretary to the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITWG AqGR), including organizing regular sessions of the ITWG AqGR, intersessional meetings and related activities. /li liMonitors the implementation of ITWG AqGR's programme of work. /li liCoordinates, in liaison with divisional teams, all aquaculture-related inputs to relevant working documents of FAO's Statutory Bodies (Conference, Council, FAO Regional Conferences, COFI); reports on COFI:AQ outcomes at meetings, as requested, and ensures appropriate follow‑up action on decisions and recommendations made, and monitors progress. /li liCoordinates NFI's inputs to international aquaculture-related UN processes, conferences, and consultations, in cooperation with relevant teams. /li liManages and updates the electronic questionnaire on the implementation of the aquaculture-related provisions of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (COFI:AQ Questionnaire) and related instruments, oversees the analysis of the responses, produces progress reports for COFI:AQ, and develops strategies for promoting the COFI:AQ Questionnaire and disseminating information on its implementation. /li liPromotes COFI:AQ, the Global Sustainable Aquaculture Advancement Partnership (GSAAP) and the GSA at international, regional and national levels, and develops strategies to mobilize resources in support of the programme of work. /li liLiaises with FAO Decentralized Offices and the Secretariats of the Regional Fisheries Bodies/Aquaculture Networks to promote global aquaculture and contribute to regional initiatives supporting the conservation, management and sustainable development of aquaculture and aquatic environments. /li liCoordinates liaison between FAO and the Regional Fisheries Bodies/Aquaculture Networks, regional economic groups, international non‑governmental organizations and other international institutions and agencies and partnerships concerned with aquaculture. /li liContributes to information and awareness‑raising products (including policy briefs, flagship publications, key messages, talking points, presentations, opinion pieces, and social media content) to highlight FAO priorities and achievements in work related to promoting global and regional coordination, international collaboration, implementation of the Code and action on sustainable aquaculture. /li liInitiates, develops and/or manages the preparation of proposals to mobilize extra‑budgetary resources. /li liPerforms other duties, as appropriate. /li /ul h3Competencies /h3 ul liResults Focus /li liLeading, Engaging and Empowering /li liCommunication /li liPartnering and Advocating /li liKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li liStrategic Thinking /li /ul h3Minimum Requirements /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in aquaculture, biology, zoology, ecology, marine science, agricultural science, political science, international relations or related disciplines. /li liTen years of relevant experience in aquaculture development including in the field of international governance of aquaculture or related fields. /li liWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate proficiency (level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). /li /ul h3Technical / Functional Skills /h3 ul liWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is essential. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in leadership, project coordination and management, and collaboration with national and/or regional authorities. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in the field of international aquaculture affairs, the development of technical standards and international instruments contributing to the implementation of the Code. /li liRelevance of academic background. /li liDepth of knowledge of issues related to aquaculture. /li liDemonstrated capacity and experience in the organization and conduct of international meetings, and in the production of meeting reports. /li liExtent of oral and written communication and negotiation skills. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with UN agencies, other intergovernmental organizations, international non‑governmental organizations, donors and government institutions and agencies. /li liAbility to mobilize resources. /li liDemonstrated analytical and technical writing abilities. /li /ul h3EEO and Diversity /h3 ul liFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. /li liQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. /li liEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values. /li liFAO, 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. /li liAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. /li liAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. /li liFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /li /ul h3Sustainability Statement /h3 pThe 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. /p h3Seniority level /h3 pMid-Senior level /p h3Employment type /h3 pFull-time /p h3Job function /h3 pOther, Information Technology, and Management /p h3Industries /h3 pNon-profit Organizations /p pReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FAO by 2x /p pGet notified about new Senior Officer jobs in bRome, Latium, Italy /b. /p pWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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