Senior Fishery Officer (Aquaculture)

Closure Date: 24/Apr/2026, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: NFIGD - General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Grade Level: P-5
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed term: one year with possibility of extension

Technical focus: Actively contribute to the development and implementation of policies and work programs aimed at enhancing scientific advice for the GFCM on key aquaculture issues, including marine spatial planning, environmental impact assessment and monitoring, aquaculture production management, and responsible investment in aquaculture. Foster collaboration with technical experts to integrate innovative methodologies, improve the social acceptability of the sector, and strengthen data-driven decision-making. Additionally, lead capacity-building initiatives to support GFCM Members in adopting sustainable and socially responsible aquaculture practices, ensuring long-term sector resilience and stakeholder engagement. Ensure strategic coordination and engagement with GFCM Members, observers, and partner organizations, fostering collaboration, policy alignment, and the advancement of sustainable aquaculture initiatives at the regional and international levels.