Overview
The Fishery Officer (Compliance) role supports the full compliance with GFCM policies by Contracting Parties and Cooperating non-Contracting Parties. The role oversees the work of the Compliance Committee, including monitoring and assessment of compliance with recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversees the work of the Compliance Committee, including monitoring and assessment of compliance by GFCM CPCs with existing recommendations.
- Strengthens regional, subregional and national data reporting frameworks, specifically those of relevance to GFCM management plans.
- Provides technical assistance to CPCs to address lack of compliance.
- Leads the GFCM Compliance Team and liaises with relevant GFCM Secretariat staff.
- Participates in the strategic planning of GFCM activities and prepares, reviews and implements the workplan of the Compliance Committee.
- Provides compliance-related advice to the Executive Secretary.
- Assists national focal points involved in the activities of the Compliance Committee.
- Represents the GFCM in relevant meetings, in particular in relation to compliance issues and the fight against IUU fishing.
- Acts as a contact point for partner organizations on topics related to compliance.
- Liaises with relevant FAO Divisions/Offices/Centres, as well as with relevant experts outside the Organization.
- Contributes to the development of a modular approach to monitoring, control and surveillance by the GFCM.
Required Experience
- Seven years of relevant experience in fisheries, with a strong focus on actions supporting the fight against IUU fishing.
- Experience includes implementation, monitoring and assessment of management measures adopted by national, regional or international organizations.
- Experience includes provision of technical support on monitoring, control and surveillance, including on regulatory and institutional issues, as well as the implementation of inspections schemes.
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
- Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge of the regulatory framework at country, subregional and regional levels and of measures to assess and ensure compliance with fisheries related measures in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the provision of advice in relation to the implementation of measures adopted by Regional Fisheries Management Organizations and familiarity with the operations of compliance committees established by RFMOs.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation and organization of technical meetings, in particular on issues relating to the fight against IUU fishing.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the provision of technical support and advice to governments on monitoring, control and surveillance and related institutional issues.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise with governments and organizations and to participate in international/regional meetings and fora.
- Familiarity with the formulation and the implementation of projects that include a compliance component, with particular regard to issues such as IUU fishing and monitoring, control and surveillance.
- Proficiency in the preparation and revision of technical documents and reports.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in fishery science, marine affairs or in any related field as relevant, in particular, to compliance processes.
