Fisheries Data, Policy & Sustainability Specialist

FAO

Roma

Remote

EUR 40,000 - 65,000

Part time

12 days ago

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Job summary

FAO's General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) seeks a Fishery Resources Specialist for up to 11 months under a PSA. The role involves delivering technical inputs for the 2030 Strategy, supporting scientific outputs and capacity development across multiple locations, including possible home-based work.

Strong background in fisheries science and data analysis is essential. Candidates should have advanced degrees in relevant fields and working knowledge of English; French or

Qualifications

Advanced degree in natural or marine biology or related fields.
Minimum one year or more in fisheries research, aquaculture or data analysis.
English knowledge required; French or Spanish preferred for Consultants; English or French for PSAs.

Responsibilities

Provide inputs to implement the GFCM 2030 Strategy towards sustainable Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries.
Support stock assessments, data analysis and scientific outputs for advisory bodies.
Coordinate capacity development and advisory activities with national experts.
Assist in organizing events and workshops related to the GFCM work programme.

Skills

Fisheries research

Stock assessment

Data analysis

MCS / compliance

Project development

Stakeholder engagement

Climate and ecosystem analysis

Education

Advanced University degree in natural/marine biology or related fields

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Strong background in fisheries science and data analysis is essential. Candidates should have advanced degrees in relevant fields and working knowledge of English; French or

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