Fishery Officer; Fisheries Management

Position: Fishery Officer (Fisheries Management)
Location: Giuliano di Roma

Job Description
Job Posting: 02/Jan/2026
Closure Date: 24/Jan/2026, 3:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: NFI
Job Type: Staff position (Professional)
Primary

Location:

Italy-Rome
Duration:
Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 0116823
CCOG Code: 1H05
Organizational Setting
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) is responsible for the economic, social, institutional, governance and policy aspects of FAO's activities related to fisheries and aquaculture. The Division focuses on human well-being, food security, poverty reduction, post-harvest utilization, marketing and trade while protecting the environment and the well-being of fishing communities. It collects, validates, analyzes and disseminates fishery statistics and syndicates FAO information on all aspects of world fisheries and aquaculture.

The Division also manages and conserves living aquatic resources, emphasizes vulnerable species and habitats, and promotes responsible fisheries and aquaculture management in accordance with modern standards and best practices. The Assessment and Management Team (NFIFM) provides evidence-based fisheries management advice and implements the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries.
Reporting Lines
Fishery Officer reports to the Team Leader (NFIFM) and the Senior Fisheries Officer (Fisheries Management).
Technical Focus
Support FAO's work related to the implementation of FAO Strategic Programmes, especially Blue Transformation, Small-Scale Producers' Equitable Access to Resources, Bioeconomy for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, Nutrition for the Most Vulnerable, Resilient Agri-Food Systems, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Contribute to the design, development and implementation of fisheries management plans and measures, and secure the sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources for food security, economic and social development.

Provide support at global, regional and national levels, including the development of field programmes and projects that enhance member states' capacity on fisheries management, especially small-scale fisheries.
Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.
Key Functions

Research, analysis and provision of access to fisheries and aquaculture technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology data and information to support programmes, projects, products and services.
Produce technical data, statistics, information and reports and input for technical documents and web pages.
Provide technical, statistical and/or analytical services on studies, projects and initiatives, and/or assessments.
Participate in the development of improved or updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases and key indicators.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams, lead working groups or teams, collaborate with other Divisions and Offices, and promote best practices.
Collaborate in providing technical backstopping and ensure the quality and effectiveness of capacity development activities within Members, including preparation of related information, learning materials and online tools.
Promote knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influence partners in stakeholder consultations.
Support resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Specific Functions

Perform research and data collation/collection efforts, including reviews of fisheries management systems, to identify and address major issues and trends.
Contribute to or lead the development of technical documents, guidance and tools related to the design, implementation and monitoring of EAF-compatible fisheries management plans.
Contribute to or lead the planning and implementation of capacity development programs and field projects.
Actively support the strengthening of regional and international collaboration in fisheries management.
Actively support Member Countries and Regional Fisheries Bodies in engaging stakeholders for improved participatory fisheries management.
Actively engage with and provide support to…