Under the overall supervision of the Director, FIP, the incumbent will form part of a team providing integrated advice on fisheries policy, management and
governance, with particular reference to the Latin American and Caribbean region. In particular, will:
• analyse, assess and disseminate information and policy advice concerning the social and economic aspects of fisheries, sustainable fisheries
management and governance, taking into account international fisheries instruments, standards and principles such as those reflected in the 1995 FAO
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries;
• undertake applied research and publish high-quality papers, reports and guidelines concerning the social and economic aspects of fisheries, sustainable
fisheries management and good governance;
• advise on the policy and governance aspects of, and facilitate administratively and technically, the development of international fisheries instruments;
• organize administratively and technically, meetings, consultations, workshops and capacity-development activities to promote sustainable fisheries
management and good governance and assume responsibility for the preparation of related reports and follow-up;
• prepare administratively and technically, and participate in or lead FAO missions to assist developing countries strengthen their capacities to enhance
fisheries policies, strategies, management and governance within a well-defined sustainable and responsible fisheries framework;
• cooperate technically with international partners including intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and international financial institutions to
deliver coordinated information, sound policy advice and comprehensive strategies to strengthen and harmonize sustainable fisheries management and
enhance good governance;
• in collaboration with FAO regional and/or subregional offices, assist developing countries in identifying and accessing international sources of technical
and financial assistance to improve governance and fisheries management;
• provide technical guidance and support to FAO staff in regional, subregional and national offices concerning the evaluation, implementation and
improvement of fisheries management and governance tools, measures and strategies;
• contribute to the social and economic analysis and assessment of information concerning the status and prospects of world fisheries;
• serve as the Divisional focal point for fisheries matters relating to the Latin American and Caribbean region;
• perform other related duties as required.
* Please note that the deadline for applications to this vacancy announcement has been extended
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
• Advanced University Degree in Economics, Fisheries Economics or Marine Affairs with a specialization in fisheries management
• Ten years of relevant experience in economic analysis, policy development and sustainable fisheries management which included at least four years
demonstrated work experience in fisheries in developing countries
• Working knowledge of English and Spanish
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
• Relevance of experience in economic analysis, policy development and sustainable fisheries management in developing countries, preferably in the public
sector
• Relevance of academic background and research and publication record in fisheries economics, policy or sustainable fisheries management
• Depth of knowledge of international issues relating to fisheries economics, policy and sustainable fisheries management
• Proven capacity to prepare for, participate in or lead missions in relation to fisheries economics, policy and sustainable fisheries management and
associated issues
• Extent of organizational and supervisory skills
• Relevance of experience in the organization of meetings, workshops and capacity development activities
• Quality of both oral and written communications in English and Spanish
Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national
and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the
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