Climate-Resilient Fisheries Officer

World Aquaculture Society; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO in Rome seeks a Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change) to support the organization's climate and fisheries agenda, contributing to the Blue Transformation Roadmap and global policy processes.

The role requires an advanced degree, extensive experience in fisheries and climate analysis, and the ability to translate science into policy advice and programme support for member states.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in marine sciences, environmental sciences, fishery science, or related fields.
• Seven years of relevant experience in fisheries and aquaculture management and climate change.
• Proficiency in English and knowledge of another FAO official language.

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams and participates on cross-divisional committees, providing specialized expertise.
• Develops analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks to support programme delivery.
• Conducts research and data analysis to support technical standards, instruments and policy proposals.
• Provides technical and policy advice to Decentralized Offices and field projects.
• Promotes international cooperation and contributes to meetings and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Climate change analysis

Fisheries and aquaculture management

Policy development

Resource mobilization

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

FAO in Rome seeks a Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change) to support the organization's climate and fisheries agenda, contributing to the Blue Transformation Roadmap and global policy processes.

The role requires an advanced degree, extensive experience in fisheries and climate analysis, and the ability to translate science into policy advice and programme support for member states.