Fishing Technology and Operations Specialists
Fishing Technology and Operations Specialists
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- 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 informationvisit the FAO employment website
- 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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- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture.
- Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of nonand underrepresented Members and person 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 FAOs values
- FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zerotolerance 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
FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
HOW TO APPLY
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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:
Organizational Setting
International Consultants /Subscribers to Personal Services Agreements represent an important source of expertise for FAO making their specialist contributions across the globe towards the achievement of the Organizations strategic objectives. For FAO to be able to attract and employ the best possible experts in the wide range of technical areas of its mandate a competitive selection process has been introduced. This process is intended to create a pool of candidates which can be called upon when their expertise is required ensuring a transparent and rigorous selection process.
The FAO Fisheries Division (NFI) promotes policies and strategies aiming at sustainable and responsible development of fisheries and aquaculture in inland and marine waters. The Fishing Technology and Operations Team (NFIFO) of NFI aims to assist FAO Members in building the technical and operational capacities of their fishing industry through increasing access to better fishing vessel and gear technologies financial and insurance services responsible investments safety measures and through innovative practices that promote sustainable fisheries and minimize pollution from fishing operations. The objectives of NFIFO are: 1 Support the development of an efficient innovative safe and socioeconomically sound fishing industry; 2 Support responsible practices for sustainable fisheries and reduction of impacts of fishing operations on ecosystems; 3 Reduce the pollution from fishing operations (gears and vessels) and fishing harbours; 4 Enhance the knowledge skills and competencies of fishing vessel personnel to carry out their work in a professional and safe manner; and 5 Increase the access of the fisheries industry to financial and insurance services and investment opportunities.
Assignments pursuant to this Call for Expression of Interest may be at the Organizations headquarters in Rome (Italy) home based or on field missions as required.
FAOs work is related to the implementation of Chapter 8 (Fishing Operations) of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries including the following main areas of NFIFOs work: fishing operations and fishing vessel design and technology; fishing gear technology and selectivity; environmental impacts of fishing; pollution reduction in fisheries infrastructure development including harbours and landing sites for fishing vessels; fishing fleet economic performance; fisheries microfinance and credit fisheries insurance; fisheries investments; smallscale fishing technology; emergency response; safety at sea; and programmes/projects formulation and implementation.
Reporting Lines
The will work under the overall supervision of the Senior Fishery Officer / Team Leader of NFIFO and the direct supervision of a technical officer of NFIFO.
Technical Focus
NFIFOs work also includes the implementation of the GloLitter Partnerships RegLitter PROSEAS REBYC III and other projects. The team is currently seeking incumbents to assist in the implementation of a range of fishing operations related activities at national and regional level with the following technical expertise:
Law of the Sea. Experts on fishing regulations and/or environmental law with a particular focus on prevention and reduction of pollution from ships.
Fishing gear technology to support fishing gear modifications (incl. fish aggregating devices FADs) experts
Gear marking experts with experience in prevention and reduction of gear loss and ghost fishing.
Waste management experts with a particular focus on plastic litter produced by the fishing sector including abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gears (ALDFG).
Fisheries infrastructure engineers and architects.
Naval architects and boat builders with experience in fishing vessel design and construction.
Occupational safety and health (OSH) experts with experience in commercial fishing and the seafood industry.
Remote sensing geographical information systems (GIS) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools specialists.
Fisheries economists with experience in financial and economic analyses of fishing operations or fisheries credit and insurance programme development.
Data analysts.
Tasks and responsibilities
The tasks and responsibilities of each selected or will be defined in the Terms of Reference for the specific assignment. In general depending on the specific assignment designated tasks and responsibilities will normally include a number of the following elements:
Consultants and Subscribers (PSAs)
Support project formulation in accordance with FAOs Strategic Framework and the FAO project cycle.
Carry out coordination implementation and administration of assigned activities in accordance with FAO rules procedures and systems and donor requirements.
Support implementation of the abovementioned projects (GloLitter Partnerships RegLitter PROSEAS and REBYC III) and other projects.
Provide substantive technical inputs to relevant activities and projects including studies publications and analyses knowledge products and dissemination materials related to NFIFOs areas of work including guidelines manuals research papers capacity building and training materials and related websites.
Collect manage and analyze data to be used to inform and guide the teams technical and policy work.
Perform outreach and communicationrelated activities.
Any other duties related to NFIFOs areas of work.
Consultants
Carry out organization of and participate in external events (including field missions) in support of the delivery of NFIFOs programme of work including consultation training capacity building and technical assistance.
Collaborate with other FAO divisions UN agencies (e.g. IMO ILO UN Environment World Bank) intergovernmental organizations nongovernmental organizations and other external partners in the areas of NFIFOs programme of work as well as areas of mutually beneficial interest to FAO Member countries.
Contribute to NFIFOs work related to resource mobilization monitoring of regular programme expenses and organization of international meetings.
Assist beneficiary countries in undertaking the necessary policy and legislative revisions for the adoption and effective implementation of the provisions of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Marking of Fishing Gear FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and complementary international instruments.
Support implementation of the abovementioned projects (GloLitter Partnerships RegLitter PROSEAS and REBYC III) and other projects.
Represent NFIFO at internal and external meetings particularly those related to the development and implementation of NFIFOs activities.
Prepare and organize consultations workshops and technical meetings.
Collaborate with relevant institutions networks and platforms that could help FAO leverage its messages and advance global dialogue on various issues related to NFIFOs programme of work helping the Organization specifically to implement its Programme Priority Area (PPA) on Blue Transformation as well as FAOs PPAs on Bioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture Scaling up Investment and Resilient agrifood systems.
FAO Standards and guidelines:
Liaison with the OCC will be maintained either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator to ensure compliance with OCC standards appropriate review and clearance processes.
All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards including:
FAO Strategic Framework 202231:
FAO social media policy and guidelines:
Social Media Branding Guidelines:
FAOSTYLE:
FAO terminology:
FAO Names Of Countries
Story guidelines Story template UN map standards FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
Further guidance regarding FAO communications policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet OCC section.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
University degree for:
o : in Fisheries / Biology/ Veterinary/ Environmental Studies Marine engineering Architecture Development Studies Economics Occupational Health and Safety Political Sciences Law Business Administration International Relations or other relevant field.
o PSAs: University degree in the above areas. A technical diploma plus demonstrated and relevant professional experience of at least 5 years can be accepted in lieu of a university degree.
Relevant experience in one or more areas in the field of fishing operations and vessel design and technology; fishing technology gear selectivity and environmental impacts of fishing; pollution reduction in fisheries waste management fisheries infrastructure development including harbours and landing sites for fishing vessels; fishing fleet economic performance; fisheries microfinance and credit fisheries insurance; fisheries investments; sustainable business model development smallscale fishing technology; emergency response; safety at sea; and programmes/ projects formulation and implementation.
Years of relevant experience:
o For level C: two to four years of relevant experience.
o For PSAs level C: one to four years of relevant experience.
o For level B: at least five years of relevant experience.
o For level A: at least 10 years of relevant experience
Working knowledge (level C) of English
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or above mentioned areas of work particularly in developing countries is desirable.
Extent and relevance of field experience in a technical area of assignment.
Extent and relevance of experience in providing technical advice at local national regional and global levels.
Extent and relevance of knowledge in the implementation of international instruments standards and guidelines related to above fields of expertise. Particularly knowledge of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and related guidelines is desirable.
Extent and relevance of experience in project/programme formulation and implementation of projects programmes and studies in the pertinent field of expertise.
Extent and relevance of knowledge and understanding of the work of international organizations regional entities and national governments.
Extent of experience with working in a team of professional staff from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds and expertise.
Extent of experience in monitoring knowledge management and information dissemination.
Extent of experience with capacity development and knowledge sharing activities.
Selection Criteria
Limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other languages of the Organization (French Spanish Arabic Chinese or Russian)
For more information visit the FAO employment website
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
