Fishery And Aquaculture Officer
Overview
The Fishery and Aquaculture Officer provides technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development, and implementation of regional programs in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitors fisheries and aquaculture status and trends in the subregion.
- Provides policy and strategic advice on sector challenges, including IUU fisheries and aquaculture development.
- Advises on policies and national strategies for job creation, environmental impact reduction, and food safety.
- Participates in program and project identification, formulation, and implementation missions.
- Coordinates FAO activities with other organizations and liaises with Regional Fishery Bodies.
Required Experience
Seven years of relevant experience in building institutional capacities and developing and implementing national fishery policies and programmes on capture fisheries (including small-scale fisheries, inland and marine), aquaculture (freshwater and marine), fish processing and marketing.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in fisheries and/or aquaculture and/or aquatic sciences, development, governance or economics, or related fields with appropriate specialization in fisheries or aquaculture.