Organizational setting the fisheries and aquaculture division (nfi) is responsible for the economic, social, institutional, governance and policy aspects of fao's activities related to fisheries and aquaculture, with emphasis on human well-being, food security, poverty reduction, post-harvest utilization, marketing and trade, while protecting the environment and fishing communities. it also handles collection, compilation, validation, trend analysis and dissemination of fishery statistics and the syndication of fao information on world fisheries and aquaculture.reporting lines the fishery officer climate change reports to the fishery resources officer (nfipi), who coordinates climate-change work across the fisheries and aquaculture division.technical focus the role contributes to strengthening the climate resilience of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, integrating climate considerations into management, policy development, programmes and projects at global, regional and national levels. it supports technical assistance, policy analysis, knowledge products, project implementation and capacity development, drawing on an understanding of climate-change impacts on marine and inland fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic food systems.key results collection and analysis of information, data and statistics; support for programme projects, products and services.key functionscollects and analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology-related information, data and statistics to support programme delivery.undertakes analysis,



provides technical input for plans and reports, and edits/revises scientific documents.participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems; updates databases and web pages.participates in multidisciplinary project teams.collaborates in the development of training tools, materials and the organization of workshops, seminars, etc.participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, and provides information and assistance to partners.specific functionssupports fao's climate-change strategy implementation.assists with committee on fisheries (cofi) requests on climate change, including tools and guidance on adaptation and mitigation.prepares fao contributions to global climate-change events (e.g., unfccc processes, cop, sbstta, ocean dialogue).provides assistance to resource-mobilisation work, contributing to climate-change knowledge-product development.supports implementation of fisheries and aquaculture field projects on climate change (workshops, reporting, concept notes).coordinates the nfi working group on climate change and broader network activities.liaises with other fao divisions, offices and centres, contributing to international climate-related processes and resource mobilisation.updates and manages the nfi climate-change projects inventory and publications.organises and participates in relevant meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops.performs other related duties as required.

📌 Fishery officer - climate change (Roma)
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📍 Roma