Climate-Resilient Fisheries Policy Lead (P-4)

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Roma; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO in Rome, Italy is seeking a Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change) at the P-4 level to support the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division in advancing climate resilience across aquatic food systems. The role emphasizes integration of climate considerations into management, policy and investment processes at global, regional and national levels.

The incumbent will translate scientific insights into actionable policy advice, support resource mobilization, and provide technical backstopping to

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in marine sciences, environmental sciences, fishery science, marine ecology, or related fields.
• Seven years of relevant experience in fisheries and aquaculture management, climate change analysis, environmental risk assessment, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams and participates in cross-divisional committees and working groups.
• Develops monitoring, reporting frameworks, tools, and databases to support programme delivery.
• Designs research and data collection activities to support development of technical standards and policy proposals.
• Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Liaises with FAO divisions, decentralized offices, UN agencies and stakeholders to contribute to corporate positions on climate-related processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in marine/science-related field

Job description

FAO in Rome, Italy is seeking a Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change) at the P-4 level to support the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division in advancing climate resilience across aquatic food systems. The role emphasizes integration of climate considerations into management, policy and investment processes at global, regional and national levels.

The incumbent will translate scientific insights into actionable policy advice, support resource mobilization, and provide technical backstopping to