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Company: TN Italy
Region: Rome , Lazio
Social network you want to login/join with:Fishery Officer (Aquaculture Production and Technology), Romecol-narrow-leftClient:FAOLocation:Job Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:682a043e2cdcJob Views:2Posted:06.05.2025Expiry Date:20.06.2025col-wideJob Description:IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal deviceThe length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments._____________________________________________________________________________________________________ FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO''s values 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 All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality 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.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 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 SettingThe 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 Technology and Production Team (NFIAT) in the Sustainable Aquaculture area and is based at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.Reporting LinesThe Fishery Officer (Aquaculture Production and Technology) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer/NFIAT Team Leader in the Sustainable Aquaculture area under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, NFI.Technical FocusSustainable aquaculture development, aquaculture technology, production and management.Key ResultsCollection and analysis of information, data and statistics and project/meeting services to support programme projects, products and services.Key Functions Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects, as well as products and services. Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents. Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems. Updates databases and web pages. Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams. Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc. Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.Specific Functions Monitors the situation of aquaculture development in target countries and regions, especially with regard to the preparation of technical and fact-finding missions. This includes understanding the sta