WorldFish, located on the island of Penang, Malaysia, is a world-class scientific research organization. Our mission is to reduce poverty and hunger by improving fisheries and aquaculture. From new syntheses and analysis to targeted, on the ground delivery and knowledge sharing, our technologies, products and services help to make development happen while learning how to do it better.
With more than 353 scientists and staff based in 8 countries across Asia, Africa and the Pacific we work in more than 19 countries around the world. WorldFish is a non-profit research organization and a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
If you are a dynamic, highly committed, intelligent and motivated woman or man, looking for a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the poor and in the development of a new and exciting research paradigm, this is the right platform to give a start. We are also looking for a gender-balanced team. So ladies and gentlemen, be part of our team!
Field Assistant (Aquaculture/ Agriculture/ Fisheries)
The Standard Trade Development Facility (STDF) Project
Number of Position: 08The Standard Trade Development Facility (STDF) Project
Key Responsibilities:
Advice by the Project Manager of The Standard Trade Development Facility (STDF) Project WorldFish, Bangladesh and direct supervision by the Field Supervisor, the Field Assistant will be responsible for Building trade capacity of small-scale shrimp and prawn farmers in Bangladesh – Investing in the Bottom of the Pyramid Approach:
Beneficiary Management:
- Select shrimp farmers, clusters and cluster leaders as per the selection criteria and need of the project
- Organize and strengthen aquaculture community for self-help and promoting and sharing technological knowledge aiming to improve production of shrimp and fish within the cluster
- Conduct a participatory conformity analysis of current farmer practices with the cluster against relevant market standards and guidelines.
- Prepare training schedule and plan for farmer clusters
- Facilitate and conduct relevant training for farmers including frequent coaching and mentoring support individually and as a group
- Facilitate the process of adopting synchronized shrimp farming systems
- Help cluster members to improve access to quality inputs such as feed and seed
- Responsible for co-ordination and implementation of activities of the program
- Assist and coordinate with selected farmers in setting up demonstrations on improved shrimp farming systems
- Assist farmers to help improving shrimp post-harvesting techniques and linking them with market actors and processing plants
- Ensure networking in union parishad, NGOs and others institutions
- Assist Field supervisor to organize Upazilla level workshop with public and private sector service providers and associated value chain actors (e.g. shrimp/fish suppliers, PL suppliers, nursery, hatchery owner and grow out farmers)
- Organize learning events for sharing of experiences among farmers and clusters, eg farmers field day
- Collect required data and information as per the need of the project
- Monitor water quality parameters as needed
- Share key results among the project and non-project farmers
- Prepare reports required by the management.
- Excellent communication and team building skills
- Fluency in written in Bangla
- The candidate should be hard worker, punctual and sincere to work.
- Minimum Graduation from any university. Academic qualification will be relaxed for long experienced candidates
- Minimum 2 years in development and technical experience preferably in the areas of agriculture, fisheries or related programs
You are required to submit your application through application.HR.2010@gmail.com. No hard copies will be accepted. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until March 17, 2013, or until filled.
This is a national position that will be based in Khulna, Bangladesh office. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment.
WorldFish is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applications from qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged.
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