Fisheries Management & Assessment Specialist - Consultant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is seeking professionals for Consultant/PSA assignments across various locations to support fisheries assessment and management projects. Roles involve field missions, data analysis, training material development, and technical advisory services to FAO Members and regional bodies.

Assignments vary from a few days to 11 months on a when-actually-employed basis.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or first level degree with 2 additional years of experience (for Consultants) / Relevant educational background (for PSA Subscribers) in economics, biological sciences, oceanography, limnology, geography, sociology, development, communications, information management/technology, data or computer science, management/business administration or other field relevant to NFIFM work.
• At least 1 year (for Category C), 5 years (for Category B), or 10 years (for Category A) of relevant experience in the field of management and assessment of fisheries, or in technical areas related to NFIFM work, like collection, management and/or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Organize and participate in field missions and other events in support of NFIFM’s programme of work.
• Prepare training and dissemination materials; develop, deliver and/or assess training actions (e-learning courses, training courses and workshops).
• Prepare or review technical documents, publications and technical/scientific reports.
• Provide technical support and advice to fisheries organizations and to projects; on-site support and coaching where required.
• Manage data and information related to assessment and management of fisheries; GIS and data analysis.
• Lead or contribute to studies, publications and tools related to NFIFM’s work.

Job description

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is seeking professionals for Consultant/PSA assignments across various locations to support fisheries assessment and management projects. Roles involve field missions, data analysis, training material development, and technical advisory services to FAO Members and regional bodies.

Assignments vary from a few days to 11 months on a when-actually-employed basis.