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Organizational SettingThe 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 and their development, with particular emphasis on human well-being, food security and poverty reduction; post-harvest utilization, marketing and trade with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and well-being of fishing communities; collection, compilation, validation, trend analysis and dissemination of the best available and up-to-date fishery statistics and for the dissemination of FAO''s information on all aspects of world fisheries and aquaculture.The Division is also responsible for FAO''s activities related to the management and conservation of the living aquatic resources used by fisheries and aquaculture, including the biodiversity and ecosystem maintenance, with particular emphasis on most vulnerable and threatened species and habitats; management of responsible fisheries and aquaculture in accordance with modern management standards and best practices; development of fisheries technology, with due regard to the protection of the environment, food security and well-being of fishing communities, including the safety of fishers and fishing vessels.The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) is a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) established in 1993 under the provisions of Article XIV of the Constitution of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The IOTC''s objective is to promote cooperation among the Contracting Parties (Members) and Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties of the IOTC with a view to ensuring, through appropriate management, the conservation and optimum utilization of stocks covered by the organization''s establishing Agreement and encouraging sustainable development of fisheries based on such. The IOTC implements its policy and activities through its secretariat, based in Seychelles.The IOTC Secretariat''s Compliance team''s primary function is to assist the IOTC Compliance Committee in its work to review and assess compliance by IOTC Members in the implementation of the IOTC Conservation and Management Measures. The Compliance Section also provides support to Members in the implementation of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance tools adopted by the Commission and is responsible for maintaining several important elements of the IOTC website, e.g. Record of Authorized Vessels, Active Vessels List, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Vessels List, List of Designated Ports, and the IOTC Bigeye Tuna Statistical Document Programme.The position is located in Victoria, Seychelles in the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI).Reporting LinesThe Fishery Officer (IOTC Compliance) reports to the IOTC Executive Secretary and is under the day-to-day technical guidance of the Senior Fishery Officer (IOTC Compliance Manager).Technical FocusTechnical and policy expertise to support the processes required to implement the policies and activities of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, whose goal is to ensure, through appropriate management, the conservation and optimum utilization of stocks covered by the organization''s establishing Agreement and encouraging sustainable development of fisheries based on such stocks.Key ResultsResearch, technical analysis, and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products, and services.Key FunctionsResearches, analyses and provides access to fisheries and aquaculture technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related data, and information and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of fisheries and aquaculture programmes, projects, products, publications and services.Produces a variety of technical data, statistics, information and reports, as well as input for technical documents and web pages.Provides technical, statistical, and/or analytical services on various studies, projects and initiatives, and/or assessments; provides technical backstopping to field projects.Participates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases and/or key social/economic/environmental/ nutritional and/or early warning indicators, etc.Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Members, such as organizational development and individual learning events, including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework .Specific FunctionsProvides support to the Secretariat''s collection and analysis of information pertaining to the activities of parties in compliance with IOTC conservation and management measures. In particular, the activities relating to the implementation of their monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) programmes and of non-cooperating Parties and their vessels which might undermine the conservation and management measures of the Commission.Assists in the organization of and participates in regional workshops and virtual/in-country compliance-related capacity building activities.Supports the maintenance of the IOTC''s Record of Authorized Vessels; Record of Active Vessels, List of IUU Vessels; and other compliance databases/online applications.Contributes to the Secretariat''s responses to reports on IUU fishing activities, including assisting with the exchange of compliance information between parties and maintaining the database of infractions.Participates in the work of relevant fisheries compliance networks.Provides support to parties in the implementation of MCS measures adopted by the Commission, including port state measures and the regional observer programme.Contributes to the preparation of reports for the Compliance Committee and the Working Party on the Implementation of Conservation and Management Measures, Working Groups or as requested by IOTC Members.Contributes to maintaining the Compliance Section''s webpages on the IOTC website.Liaises with the IOTC Secretariat''s data group to ensure the timely availability of data required for compliance processes.______________________________________________________________________________________________________CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum RequirementsAdvanced university degree in fisheries or a relevant field.Five years of relevant experience in fisheries compliance, including field experience and information management.Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).CompetenciesResults FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding effective relationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional SkillsWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.Fisheries compliance experience in more than one location or area of work.Depth of familiarity with compliance regimes in regional fisheries bodies.Extent and relevance of experience in database management.Extent and relevance of experience in planning and implementation of projects and programmes of work related to fisheries compliance.Ability to deliver technical advice to resource managers.Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative in field-related activities.Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training events. #J-18808-Ljbffr