Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change) , Rome, Italy

## Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change) , Rome, Italy - Organization:FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change) Job Posting: 01/Oct/2026 Closure Date: 23/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : NFI Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition : Professional Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration : Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number : 0114200 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 FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, forbetter production,better nutrition,a better environment,anda better life, leaving no one behind. Organizational Setting The Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) is responsible for the economic, social, institutional, governance and policy aspects of FAO's activities related to fisheries and aquaculture and their development, with particular emphasis on human well-being, food security and poverty reduction; post-harvest utilization, marketing and trade with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the well-being of fishing communities; collection, compilation, validation, trend analysis and dissemination of the best available and up-to-date fishery statistics and for the syndication of the FAO information on all aspects of world fisheries and aquaculture. The Division is also responsible for FAO's activities related to the management and conservation of the living aquatic resources used by fisheries and aquaculture, including biodiversity and ecosystem maintenance, with particular emphasis on most vulnerable and threatened species and habitats; management of responsible fisheries and aquaculture in accordance with modern management standards and best practices; development of fisheries technology, with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and the well-being of fishing communities, including the safety of fishers and fishing vessels. The Global Processes and Institutions Team (NFIPI) is responsible for the organization and conduct of the Committee for Fisheries and ensures consistency across its sub-committees. The Team is also responsible for NFI's work related to the inclusion of aquatic food-related matters in UN and global policy processes, negotiations and dialogues, including the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The position is located in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI) at FAO headquarters, in Rome, Italy. The Fishery Resources Officer (Climate Change) reports to the Senior Fishery Officer (Team Leader, Global Processes and Institutions Team), NFI. 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. 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. - 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. - 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 Transfo