Fisheries Operations & Gear Technology Specialist

Fao; Lazio; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO in Rome, Italy seeks a Fishing Technology and Operations Specialist to support NFIFP in implementing international guidelines on fishing operations, vessel design, gear technology and safety at sea. The role involves coordinating with FAO divisions, partners and field teams to deliver training, guidance materials and policy analyses.

The incumbent will participate in project formulation, data management and capacity building, contributing to disaster resilience and sustainable fisheries

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in fisheries, biology, or related field.
• Experience in fishing operations and vessel design.
• English proficiency at an advanced level; other languages welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support project formulation and implementation.
• Coordinate activities and donor compliance.
• Develop studies, guidelines, and capacity-building materials.
• Assist in training and data collection/analysis.
• Represent FAO in internal/external meetings.

Skills

Law of the Sea

Fishing gear technology

Gear marking

Waste management

Fisheries infrastructure

Fisheries safety OSH

Remote sensing GIS AI

Fisheries data analysis

Education

Advanced degree (Fisheries)

Bachelor’s degree + experience

Tools

GIS

Remote sensing

AI tools

Job description

FAO in Rome, Italy seeks a Fishing Technology and Operations Specialist to support NFIFP in implementing international guidelines on fishing operations, vessel design, gear technology and safety at sea. The role involves coordinating with FAO divisions, partners and field teams to deliver training, guidance materials and policy analyses.

The incumbent will participate in project formulation, data management and capacity building, contributing to disaster resilience and sustainable fisheries