Fisheries Sustainability & Data Specialist

FAO; Roma; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), a FAO body, seeks a Fishery Resources Specialist on a Consultant/PSA basis. The post can be home-based or at the GFCM headquarters in Rome, with a duration of up to 11 months and renewal potential. Closure date is 13 October 2026.

Responsibilities include providing technical inputs for the GFCM 2030 Strategy, monitoring and advising on marine fisheries and aquaculture, data analysis and support to scientific groups.

Qualifications

• Advanced University degree from an institution recognized in natural, marine biology or related fields; social and economic sciences included.
• At least one year of relevant experience in fisheries research, sustainable aquaculture, natural resource management, project development and implementation, data analysis, MCS and compliance or related fields.
• For Consultants: working knowledge of English, French or Spanish; for PSAs: working knowledge of English or French.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs towards the implementation of the GFCM 2030 Strategy towards sustainability of Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and advise on fisheries and aquaculture.
• Provide technical expertise to monitor, analyze and address ecological, biological, economic, market, governance or social issues in Fisheries and aquaculture management.
• Support scientific working groups and national experts with data, analyses, and documentation including stock assessments and ecosystem-related assessments.
• Coordinate projects and initiatives supporting fisheries management and capacity development programs.
• Assist in drafting and editing documents, data submission, and information management for GFCM advisory bodies.

Skills

Excel & MS Office

Education

Advanced University degree in natural/marine sciences or related fields

Job description

The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), a FAO body, seeks a Fishery Resources Specialist on a Consultant/PSA basis. The post can be home-based or at the GFCM headquarters in Rome, with a duration of up to 11 months and renewal potential. Closure date is 13 October 2026.

Responsibilities include providing technical inputs for the GFCM 2030 Strategy, monitoring and advising on marine fisheries and aquaculture, data analysis and support to scientific groups.