P2501700Investment Officer (Fisheries and Aquaculture) /ph3Job Posting /h3:16/Jul/2025h3Closure Date /h3:13/Aug/2025, 9:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit:CFIAh3Job Type /h3:Staff positionType of Requisition:ProfessionalGrade Level:P-4h3Primary Location /h3:Italy-RomeDuration:Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extensionPost Number:0023892CCOG Code:1H05pIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal devicebrThe length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. /pp_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ /ppstrong• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /strongbrstrong• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /strongbrstrong• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's valuesbr• FAO, 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 /strongbrstrong• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /strongbrstrong• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /strongbrstrong• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /strong /ppFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /ppThe 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. /ppOrganizational Setting /ppThe FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. Working in over 120 countries, the Centre provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members. It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector and farmers, research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. /ppThe Centre's four main areas of work include: support to strategic investment planning and policy, public investment, private investment, and innovative finance. These are complemented by the knowledge for investment and capacity development for investment programmes that serve to share knowledge, learn and build capacities at country level. For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre, its activities, partners and the organizational structure please visit the following a link /a.br/ppThe post is located in the East and Southern Africa Service (CFIA) of the FAO Investment Centre at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /ppReporting LinesbrThe Investment Officer (Fisheries and Aquaculture) reports to the Chief, East and Southern Africa Service (CFIA) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI). /ppTechnical Focus /ppProvide analytical and technical support on fisheries and aquaculture development and management, in close collaboration with the relevant public and private sector stakeholders for the formulation, implementation support and evaluation of investment policies, strategies, programmes and projects in fisheries and aquaculture. /ppKey Results /ppDelivering investment and finance support solutions through the provision of technical expertise/assistance and support to capacity development, in collaboration with country stakeholders and cooperating partners, to achieve impact at scale in the transformation of agrifood systems in the scope of the FAO Strategic Framework and in line with the framework of the FAO Blue Transformation Roadmap. /ppKey Functions /pulliParticipates in, and eventually leads, multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification and preparation of investment and finance support initiatives in the fields of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions. /liliParticipates in, and eventually leads, multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment and finance support solutions. /liliProvides technical expertise for the preparation of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing studies and strategies, in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes. /liliSupports the development of inclusive and sustainable food systems involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, and civil society organizations and governments. /liliFormulates and delivers capacity development strategies and activities in the areas of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing investment support to government staff, non-state actors and private sector organizations. /liliPrepares documents in accordance with FAO, governments and financing partners' requirements. /liliProvides support in task organization, selection of consultants, preparation of terms of reference and in ensuring the quality of outputs. /liliPromotes international cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements, advocates best practices and effective policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings. /liliEstablishes, promotes and maintains relationships with relevant Strategic Programmes, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division and Decentralized Offices in order to ensure best synergies between investment, policy and innovation work in support to Members. /liliParticipates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. /liliProvides guidance and advice to junior staff. /li /ulpSpecific Functions /pulliContributes to developing inclusive and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture activities involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and governments. /liliPromotes cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities, advocates best practices and effective sector dialogue in line with the FAO Blue Transformation Roadmap. /liliAssesses and advises on constraints and opportunities for public and private sector investment at all levels of sustainable aquatic foods value chains. /liliEngages with private sector stakeholders and related platforms, including downstream value chain players, such as small and medium enterprises, cooperatives, associations and fisherfolk organizations, to strengthen and validate recommended investment and policy options. /liliContributes to developing knowledge products, including analytical work and practical tools, related to sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development and related capacity development initiatives. /liliAssesses and supports the development of public-private partnerships and platforms to promote an enabling environment for investment along fisheries and aquaculture value chains. /liliSupports the collaboration with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division and Fishery Officers in Decentralized Offices in project development and implementation, including developing knowledge products. /li /ulp______________________________________________________________________________________________________ /ppCANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /ppMinimum Requirements /pulliAdvanced university degree in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic food sciences, marine biology or a closely related field. /liliSeven years of relevant experience in the fields of fisheries, aquaculture, and/or their management, including experience in the formulation and/or implementation of investment operations in sustainable aquatic foods value chains in developing countries. /liliWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency- level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)br/li /ulpCompetencies /pulliResults Focus /liliTeamwork /liliCommunication /liliBuilding Effective Relationships /liliKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li /ulpTechnical/Functional Skills /pulliWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions. /liliExtent and relevance of experience in technical fields related to sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic food value chains. /liliExtent and relevance of experience in participating in, and possibly leading, multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies and sector studies as well as formulation, implementation support, or evaluation of investment and finance support solutions or provision of technical assistance to fisheries, aquaculture, and aquatic value chain development. /liliExtent and relevance of experience in investment design, implementation support and evaluation procedures of FAO's main development partners, in particular the World Bank (WB), the African Development Bank (AfDB) the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the European Union (EU) and other development partners and international financial institutions (IFIs). /liliDemonstrated experience interacting with government officials, the private sector, farmers' organizations, development partners, and other local stakeholders. /liliKnowledge of the context, as well as partners and institutions, of the specific subregion would be an asset. /liliDemonstrated capacity to write technical reports in English. /li /ulp_________________________________________________________________ /ppFAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. /pp_________________________________________________________________ /pGENERAL INFORMATIONulliExtension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds /liliFAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. /liliAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. /li /ulpCONDITIONS OF SERVICE /pA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: brOther benefits, subject to eligibility, include:br•Dependency allowancesbr•Rental subsidybr•Education grant for childrenbr•Home leave travelbr•30 working days of annual leave per yearbr•Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fundbr•International health insurance; optional life insurancebr•Disability protectionFAO encourages a positive workplaceculture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce.FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:br•elements of family-friendly policiesbr•flexible working arrangementsbr•standards of conduct.br_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________HOW TO APPLYp• To apply, visit the recruitment website at a Jobs at FAO /a and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skillsbr•Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profilebr•Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your applicationbr•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 br•Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualificationsbr•Incomplete applications will not be consideredbr•Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your applicationbr•Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be consideredbr•Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profilebr•We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. /ppIf you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: /ppstrongFAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT /strong /p #J-18808-Ljbffr