Fishery Officer (Secretary, SWIOFC) Full-Time

Organizational Setting

FAO’s Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing subregional food, agriculture and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with subregion-wide institutions including Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Subregional Office is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for Africa (RAF).

The position is part of the Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS) and is based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Reporting Lines

The Fishery Officer (Secretary, South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission – SWIOFC) reports to the Subregional Coordinator, SFS, while maintaining regular contact with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, for functional guidance on matters relating to policy, governance and management support in the fisheries sector and working closely with RAF on regional issues.

Technical Focus

Coordination and leadership of fisheries duties at the subregional level. Digital marketing solutions.

Key Results

Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of office programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with office objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions

• Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams, leads and/or participates in Organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.
• Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services.
• Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications, and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/ specialist/advice and expertise.
• Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality/effectiveness of, capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools.
• Promotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, supports increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings.
• Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Specific Functions

• Acts as a Secretary of the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC), based in Maputo, Mozambique.
• Organizes and facilitates sessions of SWIOFC and its subsidiary bodies.
• Ensures the implementation of the decisions and recommendations of this body, including the carrying out of its programme of work and publications.
• Liaises with the appropriate government officials, fishery institutions and international governmental and non-governmental organizations concerned with fisheries through visits and correspondence.
• Provides policy and strategic advice on the main fisheries and aquaculture sector challenges in the framework of the FAO Blue Transformation Roadmap, particularly in the areas of aquaculture development, fisheries management and sustainable aquatic foods value chains.
• Collaborates with and supports the development of the capacity of regional/subregional fisheries management organizations, regional economic groupings and regional partners of the SWIOFC, including the Indian Ocean Commission to leverage FAO’s inputs and visibility.
• Promotes sustainable fish production and utilization for food and livelihoods through initiation and formulation of projects.
• Encourages and monitors the implementation of the FAO Code of Conduct for responsible fisheries and related fisheries instruments.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in biology, fishery science, marine ecology, fisheries economics or marine affairs with a specialization in fisheries management and/or governance or other fields related to fisheries.
• Seven years of relevant experience in fishery research or application of micro and macro-economic techniques to aquaculture or assessment development or management of fisheries, fishery products safety and quality, field of statistics and data management of fisheries, or related field.
• Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

• Results Focus.
• Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Building effective relationships.
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience in analysing fisheries and related issues.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of fish utilization, safety and quality at national and international levels.
• Extent and relevance of experience in different countries and regions, especially in developing countries and countries in transition.
• Ability to mobilize resources.
• Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge of fish stock assessment, quantitative analysis related to the management of fisheries.
• Extent and relevance of experience in analysing fisheries and related issues and fisheries research and management.
• Extent and relevance of experience in providing scientific support and advice to national, regional and global fisheries research and management institutions.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

General Information

• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Conditions of Service

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

• Dependency allowances.
• Rental subsidy.
• Education grant for children.
• Home leave travel.
• 30 working days of annual leave per year.
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
• International health insurance; optional life insurance.
• Disability protection.

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

• Elements of family-friendly policies.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Standards of conduct.

How to Apply

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile.
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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