FAO Recruitment Mission to Russia- June 2008
Professional Vacancy Announcement Roster**

Job Profile: Fishery Planning Analyst (P-3) Duty Station: Rome

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Fisheries and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division, and in collaboration with other technical officers, the incumbent will provide advice on fisheries governance, management and development. In particular, he/she will:

  • Conduct analytical and/or descriptive studies of economic, socio-economic and institutional aspects of capture fisheries;
  • Prepare and participate in missions to assist countries requesting advice on the governance, management and/or development of fisheries;
  • Prepare and participate in expert and/or technical consultations on fishery governance, management and development, including contributing to the preparation of background documents and to the reporting and dissemination of results;
  • Participate in capacity building activities designed to improve these on the national level in the methodologies and concepts of economic analysis of fisheries as well as in the elaboration of strategies aiming at strengthening fisheries management and governance;
  • Provide technical backstopping to FAO field projects on fisheries management, development and governance;
  • Assist in the coordination and exchange of information on fishery management, development and governance;
  • Perform other related duties, as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • University Degree in Economics, Natural Resources Economics or Fisheries Economics, Environmental Management or a related field;
  • Five years of relevant experience in natural resources governance and management;
  • Working knowledge of English and Russian. Limited knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset.
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**NB: Professional Vacancy Announcement Roster indicates that a list of potential candidates will be formed to fill vacancies as they develop.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Relevance and level of academic qualifications;
  • Relevance of experience in natural resources governance and management, preferably in the fisheries sector;
  • Extent of experience in development and implementation of national and international fishery policies and management plans;
  • Relevance of publications and reports produced;
  • Depth of knowledge of current global issues in management and governance of marine fisheries;
  • Conceptual analytical ability and ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral;
  • Extent of language skills.

For salaries and Benefits please check the FAO Recruitment to Russia Homepage

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