Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Aquaculturist to join our organisation. Reporting to the Operations Director – Commercial Production, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following key duties:
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinating the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategic Plan.
• Supervising the planning and production for fishing and aquaculture operations to meet production requirements and market demand.
• Tracking aquaculture and fishery market activity.
• Establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, recording information such as fisheries management practices, and preparing financial and operational reports.
• Conducting aquaculture or fishery stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.
• Devising and coordinating activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
• Supervising and monitoring the trapping and spawning of fish, and egg incubation.
• Coordinating the selection and maintenance of brood stock.
• Monitoring the transfer of mature fish to ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
• Training aquaculture or fishery employees and contractors.
• Enforcing SOPs and controls governing the management of aquaculture resources.
• Developing value-added fishery products for domestic consumption and export.
• Assisting fishery businesses and local communities in managing and developing fishery resources.
• Developing and maintaining a database on fisheries and aquaculture production and productivity.
• Promoting the adoption of new fisheries and aquaculture production and development technologies.
• Preparing reports.
• Enrolling value chain actors to support aquaculture and fisheries value chain objectives.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries/Aquaculture Development/Natural Resources, or a related field.
• 5 “O” Levels including English Language and Mathematics.
• At least 3 years of experience in fisheries/aquaculture management, trade, safety and quality, or development of aquatic foods.
Attributes
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 26 February 2025 to: recruit.hr2024s@gmail.com
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