About the opportunity
The Fishery and Aquaculture Officer (P-4) is located in FAO’s Subregional Office for North Africa (SNE) in Tunis, Tunisia. Reporting to the Subregional Coordinator, the officer provides comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development, and implementation of regional programmes, projects, products, and services in accordance with regional objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework. Key responsibilities include monitoring fisheries and aquaculture trends, providing policy advice on sector challenges (such as IUU fishing and aquaculture development), supporting national strategies for employment creation, and collaborating with regional fishery bodies.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package based on UN salaries and allowances
- 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 and optional life insurance
- Disability protection
- Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic sciences, development, governance, economics, or related fields with appropriate specialization
- Seven years of relevant experience in building institutional capacities and developing/implementing national fishery policies and programmes on capture fisheries (including small-scale) and aquaculture
- Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of French
- Intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of English
- Ability to organize and coordinate meetings, training activities, and work successfully in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources and deliver against deadlines
Required documents
- Accurate and complete online profile (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills)
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
- Performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks (if requested)
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: September 10, 2026
- Closure Date: October 1, 2026, 9:59:00 PM (based on personal device settings)
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website at Jobs at FAO
- Complete your online profile, ensuring employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills are accurate and complete
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the closure date
Additional information
- The position is a fixed-term staff appointment for two years with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds
- FAO only considers higher educational qualifications from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
- Qualifications should align with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings
- FAO is a non-smoking environment and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its status
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experts in fisheries, aquaculture, or aquatic sciences with seven years of experience
- Professionals with strong policy development and institutional capacity-building skills
- Candidates with level C proficiency in French and level B in English
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires relocation to Tunis, Tunisia
- Initial two-year fixed-term appointment with potential for extension
- Must be prepared to manage multidisciplinary teams and mobilize resources
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This P-4 level position is a significant career milestone for an international development professional. It provides the chance to shape regional policy and sustainable practices in North Africa while enjoying the comprehensive benefits of a UN staff appointment.
Our take
Highly recommended for experienced fisheries and aquaculture policy experts. Those unable to relocate to Tunisia or lacking the required language proficiencies will not be suitable.
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