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Job Opening: FAO Programme Officer (Aquaculture) 2025.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to join our team as a Programme Officer specializing in Aquaculture. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to global efforts aimed at enhancing food security, promoting sustainable aquaculture practices, and supporting the development of resilient aquatic food systems.

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As a Programme Officer, you will play a crucial role in implementing FAO’s initiatives related to aquaculture, collaborating with international partners, governments, and stakeholders to drive innovation and best practices. You will be instrumental in addressing the challenges faced by the aquaculture sector, leveraging your expertise to develop strategies that foster sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.

If you are passionate about aquaculture and its potential to improve livelihoods and ensure food security, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to create a world without hunger. Join us in making a difference!

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in aquaculture and fisheries, marine sciences, genetics, biodiversity and conservation, biotechnology and applied development studies or related disciplines.
  • Five years of relevant experience in the planning and development of aquaculture projects.
  • Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
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Competencies

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building effective relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
  • Extent and relevance of experience of aquaculture hatchery, seed supply for one or more aquaculture species and conservation, and management of genetic resource in aquaculture/agriculture is highly desirable.
  • Extent experience and/or solid understanding of the principles and practice of sustainable aquaculture systems is highly desirable.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in data management.
  • Demonstrated experience in drafting technical reports, papers and other knowledge products.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training courses.

Key Functions

  • Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation.
  • Reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
  • Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.

  • Prepares various written outputs, e.g. drafts background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
  • Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
  • Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

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