Fishery Officer (Compliance Monitoring and Assessment)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Published 3 days ago
Fisheries
Permanent
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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production , better nutrition , a better environment, and a better life , leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) works with Members and partners to transform aquatic systems and promote the responsible and sustainable management of aquatic food systems.
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) established under the provisions of Article XIV of the FAO Constitution. Its main objective is to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best use of living marine resources, as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
To this end, the GFCM formulates and recommends appropriate measures and ensures these recommendations are implemented; coordinates efforts by countries to effectively manage fisheries and aquaculture; monitors the status of fishery resources and carries out scientific work to support advice and decision-making; coordinates and benefits from the support of projects and programmes at the regional and subregional levels to enhance scientific cooperation and capacity-building among its contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties.
In recent years the GFCM pays particular attention to ensure the monitoring and compliance by contracting and cooperating non-contracting parties (CPCs) with adopted regulations, in particular in relation to fisheries management and the sustainable development of aquaculture. This includes monitoring and assessment of submission of required data and information as well as fulfilling the various obligations emanating from decisions taken.
The post is located in the GFCM headquarters at Palazzo Blumensthil (Via Vittoria Colonna 1, Rome, Italy).
Reporting Lines
The Fishery Officer (Compliance Monitoring and Assessment) reports and operates under the supervision of the Compliance Team Leader and collaborates with relevant staff in the GFCM Secretariat, both at GFCM office in Rome, Italy and in the subregional technical units, transversally. S/he supervises a team of specialists dedicated to the implementation of the workplan related to the monitoring and assessment of compliance with GFCM regulations.
Technical Focus
Support the full implementation of GFCM policies by CPCs related to decisions adopted, in particular by ensuring the monitoring and assessment of compliance with fisheries management and aquaculture development related measures, in accordance with i) the mandate of the GFCM and its Compliance Committee; ii) Targets 2 and 5 of its GFCM 2030 Strategy for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; iii) select objectives in Ministerial Declarations in place and; iv) relevant policy instruments, thereby contributing to curb illegal, unreported or unregulated (IUU) fishing, including via enhanced fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS), and working relationships with relevant organizations and stakeholders.
Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.
Key Functions
Minimum Requirements
GENERAL INFORMATION
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment
• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills;
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications;
• Incomplete applications will not be considered;
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO's behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production , better nutrition , a better environment, and a better life , leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) works with Members and partners to transform aquatic systems and promote the responsible and sustainable management of aquatic food systems.
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) established under the provisions of Article XIV of the FAO Constitution. Its main objective is to promote the development, conservation, rational management and best use of living marine resources, as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
To this end, the GFCM formulates and recommends appropriate measures and ensures these recommendations are implemented; coordinates efforts by countries to effectively manage fisheries and aquaculture; monitors the status of fishery resources and carries out scientific work to support advice and decision-making; coordinates and benefits from the support of projects and programmes at the regional and subregional levels to enhance scientific cooperation and capacity-building among its contracting parties and cooperating non-contracting parties.
In recent years the GFCM pays particular attention to ensure the monitoring and compliance by contracting and cooperating non-contracting parties (CPCs) with adopted regulations, in particular in relation to fisheries management and the sustainable development of aquaculture. This includes monitoring and assessment of submission of required data and information as well as fulfilling the various obligations emanating from decisions taken.
The post is located in the GFCM headquarters at Palazzo Blumensthil (Via Vittoria Colonna 1, Rome, Italy).
Reporting Lines
The Fishery Officer (Compliance Monitoring and Assessment) reports and operates under the supervision of the Compliance Team Leader and collaborates with relevant staff in the GFCM Secretariat, both at GFCM office in Rome, Italy and in the subregional technical units, transversally. S/he supervises a team of specialists dedicated to the implementation of the workplan related to the monitoring and assessment of compliance with GFCM regulations.
Technical Focus
Support the full implementation of GFCM policies by CPCs related to decisions adopted, in particular by ensuring the monitoring and assessment of compliance with fisheries management and aquaculture development related measures, in accordance with i) the mandate of the GFCM and its Compliance Committee; ii) Targets 2 and 5 of its GFCM 2030 Strategy for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; iii) select objectives in Ministerial Declarations in place and; iv) relevant policy instruments, thereby contributing to curb illegal, unreported or unregulated (IUU) fishing, including via enhanced fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS), and working relationships with relevant organizations and stakeholders.
Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.
Key Functions
- Researches, analyses and provides access to fisheries and aquaculture technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related data, and information and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of fisheries and aquaculture programmes, projects, products, publications and services.
- Produces a variety of technical data, statistics, information and reports, as well as input for technical documents and web pages.
- Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies, projects and initiatives, and/or assessments; provides technical backstopping to field projects.
- Participates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases and/or key social/economic/environmental/ nutritional and/or early warning indicators, etc.
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
- Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Members, such as organizational development and individual learning events, including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.
- Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
- Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
- Provides expert support to the GFCM Secretariat on the assessment and monitoring of compliance of CPCs of the GFCM, including by performing the analysis of official data received and prepare relevant compliance assessment products (including both the Compliance Assessment Schemes - CAS and the new pilot compliance inventory tables) for each CPC of the GFCM, in line with the criteria established by GFCM decisions.
- Provides expert support on the update of fishing fleet data as submitted by concerned CPCs of the GFCM in line with relevant GFCM recommendations, including the application of data quality control using relevant indicators, with particular focus on the management of GFCM authorized vessel lists in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, as well as the implementation of a regional fishing capacity plan in line with recent GFCM decisions.
- Regularly liaises with CPCs as well as with other organizations and parties, as needed, and within the context of existing GFCM dedicated compliance monitoring tools, as appropriate, to compile, cross-check and validate information relevant for all actions under its Terms of Reference.
- Contributes to the technical work underpinning the work of the Compliance Committee, including towards the identification of needs for technical assistance, on the status of data collection and submission, and the management of compliance-related information, including on small-scale fisheries, and preparation of related reports to CPCs as well as to relevant Compliance Committee (CoC) or Commission meetings or expert groups.
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in fishery science, marine affairs, international law related to fishery, development economics, sustainable agriculture (including fisheries) or a related field.
- Five years of relevant experience in fisheries, with a strong focus on actions supporting compliance assessment, the fight against IUU fishing, including through the implementation, monitoring and assessment of management measures adopted by national, regional or international organizations, the provision of technical support, including on regulatory, data submission and institutional issues
- Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
- 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 level - and measures to assess and ensure compliance with fisheries related measures in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the assessment/monitoring of compliance with fisheries/aquaculture regulations, at national, regional or international level.
- 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 assessment of compliance and/or the fight against IUU fishing.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the provision of technical support and advice to governments and/or regional organizations on fishing fleet data, data quality and 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 relating to fisheries, 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.
- Knowledge of GFCM policies will be an asset.
- Working knowledge (proficiency- level C) of Arabic, French or Spanish will be a strong asset.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment
• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills;
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications;
• Incomplete applications will not be considered;
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO's behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT