Strategic Fishery Data Coordinator

FAO; Roma; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO’s GFCM Data Team in Rome seeks a Fishery Officer (Data Coordination) to lead the development, coordination and improvement of fisheries and aquaculture data systems. You will ensure timely collection, validation, analysis and dissemination of data, supporting evidence-based decision-making across regional and international partners.

The role requires advanced degrees and five years of relevant experience, with strong data analytics, modelling and visualization skills, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree required in fishery science, statistics, development economics, sustainable agriculture or related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in fisheries or bio-statistics, including data collection, management and dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection, validation, quality control and dissemination to support scientific advice and policy decisions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance on data governance, analytics and reporting.
• Coordinate with RFMO partners and Members to harmonize data calls and improve data interoperability.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical modelling

Data visualization

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in fishery science, statistics, development economics, or related field

Job description

FAO’s GFCM Data Team in Rome seeks a Fishery Officer (Data Coordination) to lead the development, coordination and improvement of fisheries and aquaculture data systems. You will ensure timely collection, validation, analysis and dissemination of data, supporting evidence-based decision-making across regional and international partners.

The role requires advanced degrees and five years of relevant experience, with strong data analytics, modelling and visualization skills, and the ability to lead