Fishery Resources Officer
Pubblicato il 21-10-2026 - World Aquaculture Society in Roma
Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change)
Rome, Latium, Italy Tempo pieno
The position focuses on supporting FAO's work related to the implementation of the FAO Strategic Framework and relevant Programme Priority Areas, in particular the implementation of the Blue Transformation Roadmap, climate change adaptation and mitigation, sustainable, resilient and inclusive aquatic food systems, bioeconomy, effective fisheries management, sustainable and equitable access to resources. The Fishery Officer (Climate Change) plays a key role in strengthening the climate resilience of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, including the mainstreaming of climate considerations across management, policy and investment processes at global, regional and national levels. Overall, the work requires a strong understanding of climate implications for marine and inland resources, aquatic food systems, the social, economic and environmental dimensions of resilience, and the ability to translate scientific and technical information into actionable responses, policy advice, resource mobilization initiatives, and programme support for Member States and partners.
Key Results
Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of divisional programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with divisional objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework.
Key Functions
- Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams, leads and/or participates on Organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams and working groups, and/or provides specialized expertise in 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 Nations, 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
- Supports NFI's inputs to the FAO Strategy on Climate Change, including updates, implementation planning, and alignment with corporate priorities.
- Tracks and coordinates follow-up to Committee on Fisheries (COFI) requests related to climate change, including development of guidance, tools and technical materials.
- Plans and oversees the preparation of FAO's contribution to global events related to climate change, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change processes and events (Conference of Parties, Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice, Ocean Dialogue, etc.), UN Ocean Conferences, and others as required.
- Coordinates resource mobilization efforts, including concept notes, donor engagement materials, and climate change knowledge products, supporting NFI's climate change portfolio.
- Monitors and supports the implementation of FAO's Blue Transformation Roadmap including its climate change adaptation and mitigation priorities across fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic food value chains, through workshop organization, reporting, and technical backstopping, and monitoring progress towards Blue Transformation.
- Supports the integration of climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, sustainable fisheries management and equitable aquatic food systems into FAO technical guidance, policy dialogue and international processes.
- Leads the NFI Working Group on Climate Change, ensuring effective knowledge exchange and strategic alignment across headquarters and decentralized offices.
- Liaises with other FAO divisions, decentralized offices, UN agencies, partners, and stakeholders to contribute to c