Fisheries Resources Specialist — Data-Driven Ocean Policy

Fao; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

FAO seeks a Fishery Resources Specialist (Consultant/PSA) to support the Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries program. The role involves advising on fisheries management, data analysis, stock assessment, and capacity development for national experts, with home-based or Rome-based arrangements.

Strong knowledge of sustainable aquaculture, policy support, and international guidelines is essential. The assignment is up to 11 months with potential renewal; international collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in natural/marine biology, fisheries or related fields.
• Experience in fisheries research, aquaculture and data analysis.
• Knowledge of stock assessment, MCS and related analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs towards the GFCM 2030 Strategy and advisory on fisheries and aquaculture.
• Analyze ecological, biological, economic and social issues for sustainable fisheries management.
• Support scientific working groups with data, analytical outputs and reports.
• Develop and improve analytical tools and workflows for fisheries science and management.
• Coordinate with experts and data management teams on stock assessment and climate-related analyses.
• Build capacity for national experts on stock assessment and related methods.
• Organize events and activities within the GFCM work program.
• Support environmental, economic and governance aspects of aquaculture management.

Skills

Fisheries research

Data analysis

Stock assessment

MCS

Education

Advanced University degree in natural/marine biology or related fields

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

FAO seeks a Fishery Resources Specialist (Consultant/PSA) to support the Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries program. The role involves advising on fisheries management, data analysis, stock assessment, and capacity development for national experts, with home-based or Rome-based arrangements.

Strong knowledge of sustainable aquaculture, policy support, and international guidelines is essential. The assignment is up to 11 months with potential renewal; international collaboration is expected.