National Professional Officer (Fisheries and Aquaculture Expert)

The World Aquaculture Society; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed international organization seeks a National Professional Officer specializing in Fisheries and Aquaculture. This position involves liaising with government and international agencies, coordinating vital data, and contributing to sustainable development in the fishing sector. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and advanced academic qualifications in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience in fisheries management.
• Working proficiency in Arabic and intermediate proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist government authorities and institutions in fisheries activities.
• Coordinate data collection on food and fisheries.
• Produce technical, economic, and policy studies.

Skills

Fisheries Management

Aquaculture Development

Project Management

Data Coordination

Advocacy

Education

Advanced university degree in aquaculture or fisheries management

Job description

National Professional Officer (Fisheries and Aquaculture Expert)

Key Functions

• Liaises and assists government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO's activities in the country and with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at interagency meetings as required.
• Promotes the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization's mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including development and maintenance of communication tools such as website, press releases and publications, and supports the implementation of FAO's regulatory framework (Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides, etc.) in the country.
• Coordinates the collection, consolidation and maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries, including information on external aid in FAO's corporate systems, and monitors changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector.
• Participates in producing technical, economic and policy studies as required and developing country level development frameworks, such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
• Participates in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals; monitors and reviews the status of programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identifies inconsistencies and delays and, when necessary, proposes corrective measures to overcome operational constraints.
• Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff regarding all aspects of the job; ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements as well as accuracy and diligence of the work provided.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• National of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Advanced university degree in aquaculture, fisheries management or any other related field.
• Seven years of relevant experience in fisheries management and aquaculture development and/or project management in the field of sustainable rural agricultural development in Saudi Arabia.
• Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of Arabic and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of English.

Contact Information

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Job Details

Key Functions

• Liaises and assists government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO's activities in the country and with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at interagency meetings as required.
• Promotes the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization's mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including development and maintenance of communication tools such as website, press releases and publications, and supports the implementation of FAO's regulatory framework (Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides, etc.) in the country.
• Coordinates the collection, consolidation and maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries, including information on external aid in FAO's corporate systems, and monitors changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector.
• Participates in producing technical, economic and policy studies as required and developing country level development frameworks, such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
• Participates in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals; monitors and reviews the status of programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identifies inconsistencies and delays and, when necessary, proposes corrective measures to overcome operational constraints.
• Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff regarding all aspects of the job; ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements as well as accuracy and diligence of the work provided.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• National of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Advanced university degree in aquaculture, fisheries management or any other related field.
• Seven years of relevant experience in fisheries management and aquaculture development and/or project management in the field of sustainable rural agricultural development in Saudi Arabia.
• Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of Arabic and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of English.

Contact Information

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)



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Post Date: 6/8/2025 10:23:48 AM
Closing Date: 6/25/2025 12:00:00 AM