Job Posting: 31/Oct/2024

Closure Date: 21/Nov/2024, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: NFI

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional Project

Grade Level: P-3

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2010453

CCOG Code: 1H05

• 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.

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 poverty reduction; post-harvest utilization, marketing and trade with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the well-being of fishery 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 the most vulnerable and threatened species and habitats; management of responsible fisheries and aquaculture in accordance with 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 post is located in the Fisheries Global and Regional Processes Team (NFIFP) within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Fishery Officer (Training Coordinator) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer/Team Leader, Fisheries Global and Regional Processes Team (NFIFP).
Technical Focus
The Fishery Officer (Training Coordinator) supports the coordination and implementation of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of GCP/GLO/1236/ROK: NFIFP's Global Training Programme (GTP) under the Global Capacity Development Programme to support the implementation of the 2009 FAO Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) and complementary instruments and tools to combat IUU fishing (Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing). The planning, organization and delivery of GTP courses as per the training prospectus and training material. The further development and update of the GTP, of the Training Prospectus and of training material. Additionally, the Fishery Officer (Training Coordinator) supports the implementation of other components of the Global Capacity Development Programme, in particular those related to training and capacity development, as necessary.
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 and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of fisheries and aquaculture programmes, projects, products, publications and services.
• 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, and/or assessments; 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 and/or early warning indicators, etc.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Members, such as organizational development and individual learning events, including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
• Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Specific Functions

• Supports the coordination of initiatives related to the planning, organization and delivery of training courses under the NFIFP's GTP as part of the Global Capacity Development Programme in support of the implementation of international fisheries instruments and tools.
• Contributes to the drafting and preparation of related training and communications materials, analyses requests for assistance, supports the organization of meetings, capacity development activities and awareness-raising activities related to the GTP.
• Facilitates synergic coordination for the delivery of courses under the GTP in collaboration with other technical divisions of FAO, international organizations and academic institutions, as appropriate.
• Contributes to the updates and maintenance of the PSMA (Port State Measures Agreement) Capacity Development Portal in support of global coordination for capacity development initiatives with a specific focus on training.
• Supports planning, coordination and delivery of training courses at national level under the Global Capacity Development Programme/ NFIFP.
• Liaises with RFMOs (Regional Fisheries Management Organizations), academic institutions and other relevant stakeholders training initiatives implemented at regional level to combat IUU fishing with a view of coordinating support provided to developing states to enhance their capacity to improve compliance.
• Supports the implementation of other components (policy, regulatory, institutional and operational) of the Global Capacity Development Programme and its extension thereof, as necessary.
• Supports project management through contributing to drafting of project proposals and project reporting, the preparation and monitoring of budgets, coordination of activities, etc.
• Represents FAO in meetings and conferences, relevant to all of the above, as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in fisheries, fisheries resources management, fisheries law, ocean science, maritime affairs, capacity development or related fields.
• Five years of relevant experience in fisheries enforcement, fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS), combatting IUU fishing, capacity building or other field related to international fisheries training.
• Working knowledge (full proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building effective relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in planning and supervising work related to fisheries management, MCS, enforcement, training, capacity building and combatting IUU fishing.
• Extent and relevance of experience in providing technical advice on fisheries management and combatting IUU fishing.
• Depth of familiarity with fisheries sector in developing countries and experience with combatting IUU fishing.
• Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international fisheries training and capacity development.
• Ability to analyse complex fisheries management issues from an international point of view.

• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment

• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills;
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• 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 http://www.whed.net/
• 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 qualifications;
• Incomplete applications will not be considered;
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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