Fisheries Climate Change Specialist

FAO; Roma; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO's Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) in Rome seeks a Fishery Officer (Climate Change) to strengthen climate resilience across global fisheries and aquaculture. You will analyze climate impacts, support policy development, and contribute to knowledge products and capacity building.

The role involves data-driven analysis, collaboration with partners, and contributing to COFI-related tools and guidance, with a focus on adaptation and mitigation within UNFCCC processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in biology, fisheries science, marine ecology, economics, fisheries economics, fisheries management, ocean governance, or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in fishery research, science, management, trade, statistics, data, ocean governance, or related field.
• International exposure with organizations, governments, or regional bodies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology-related information to support projects.
• Edit and revise technical/scientific documents.
• Develop improved methods, tools, and systems; update databases and web pages.

Skills

Data analysis

Fisheries knowledge

Document editing

Workshop facilitation

Research

Education

Advanced degree in fisheries/ocean governance

Job description

FAO's Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) in Rome seeks a Fishery Officer (Climate Change) to strengthen climate resilience across global fisheries and aquaculture. You will analyze climate impacts, support policy development, and contribute to knowledge products and capacity building.

The role involves data-driven analysis, collaboration with partners, and contributing to COFI-related tools and guidance, with a focus on adaptation and mitigation within UNFCCC processes.