Fishing Technology and Operations Specialist at FAO

About the opportunity

The FAO Fisheries Division (NFI) promotes sustainable development in fisheries and aquaculture. The Fishing Operations and Compliance Team (NFIFP) is building a pool of consultants and Personal Services Agreement (PSA) subscribers to support its mandate, including the implementation of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. Selected experts will contribute to projects such as RegLitter, PRO-SEAS, and REBYC III. Assignments may involve technical advice, project formulation, capacity building, and policy support in areas such as fishing gear technology, vessel design, safety at sea, fisheries economics, and pollution reduction. This is a call for expressions of interest to create a roster of qualified candidates for future short-term assignments ranging from one to eleven months.

Salary and benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to global sustainable fisheries and food security initiatives.
• Professional engagement with a specialized UN agency.
• Exposure to international policy frameworks and diverse technical projects.
• Remuneration provided for consultancy and PSA assignments.

Who can apply?

• Advanced university degree for COF.REG consultants in relevant fields (Fisheries, Biology, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Economics, Law, etc.).
• University degree for PSA subscribers in relevant fields; a technical diploma plus at least 5 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Relevant professional experience ranging from 1 to 10+ years depending on the level (A, B, or C).
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of one other official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).
• For PSA roles, only one language at level C may be required.

Required documents

• Online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
• Letter of motivation.

When to apply

• Applications are accepted until 2027-01-22, 10:59 PM.

How to apply

• Visit the FAO recruitment portal to create and complete an online profile.
• Ensure all academic and professional information is accurate and complete.
• Attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
• Submit the application through the portal.

Additional information

• Assignments may be based at FAO headquarters in Rome, home-based, or on field missions.
• FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
• Qualifications must be from institutions recognized in the IAU/UNESCO World Higher Education Database (WHED).