Fishing Technology & Operations Specialist (Consultant)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Roma; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, Italy, is seeking a Fishing Technology and Operations Specialist on a consultancy/PSA contract for up to eleven months. The role involves supporting the NFIFP team with fishing operations and gear technology expertise.

The assignment may be conducted at FAO headquarters in Rome, remotely, or on field missions as required, and requires experience in fishing regulations and environmental law, gear technology, and waste management

Qualifications

• Experience with fishing regulations and environmental law.
• Knowledge of fishing gear technology and selectivity.
• Understanding of waste management in the fishing sector.
• Ability to work on national and regional assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing fishing operations and gear technology projects.
• Support capacity building and knowledge sharing for NFIFP.
• Contribute to policy and project formulation and implementation.

Skills

Law of the Sea

Fishing gear technology

Gear marking

Waste management

Fisher

Tools

RegLitter

PRO-SEAS

REBYC III

Job description

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, Italy, is seeking a Fishing Technology and Operations Specialist on a consultancy/PSA contract for up to eleven months. The role involves supporting the NFIFP team with fishing operations and gear technology expertise.

The assignment may be conducted at FAO headquarters in Rome, remotely, or on field missions as required, and requires experience in fishing regulations and environmental law, gear technology, and waste management