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Technical Officer (Aquaculture)

Posted on March 18, 2024 Application Deadline March 31, 2024 Date has Expired.

YPSA is going to   implementing a project titled “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) Project supported by PKSF.

Job Title: Technical Officer (Aquaculture)

Duration: Initially for one year with the possibility of annual renewal up to project periods

No. of Vacancy: 01

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support in the establishment of crab hatchery, carb nursing, and crab farming in a sustainable way, etc.
  • Capacity building of the entrepreneur on Business Plan Development, Good Aquaculture Practice (GAqP), Traceability, etc.
  • Assist in linking crablet and crab producer with input supplier.
  • Identify proven climate-smart aquaculture technology and disseminate the technology to the coastal communities.
  • Establish a service market for the crab producer with the help of the local service provider and input supplier.
  • Support access to markets, market information, and contractual linkages with downstream businesses (contract farming, out-grower schemes, etc.).
  • Assist in establishing access to crab processing, cold chain maintenance, packaging, storage, transportation, etc.
  • Support entrepreneurs to establish a premium supply chain for value-added crab and crab products both in national and international markets.
  • Capacity building of the crab handler on Good handling practices.
  • Identify constraints and possible measures for the crab value chain.
  • Support community mobilizer officer to mobilize producer group, demonstration, selection, and effective linkage with different stakeholders.
  • Pay regular field visits to ensure technical assistance and monitoring of the project activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly progress reports, case studies, research studies, etc.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by PKSF & IE Management.
  • At least 60% of the time spent on field visits in the project areas

Education, Age and Experience:

Education:

  • Master’s degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries Technology, Fish Processing & Quality Control, Fish Genetics & Biotechnology, Business Administration or any other relevant subject along with 4 year’s Bachelor’ degree in Fisheries from a UGC-approved university.
  • Having 3rd division/class/equivalent CGPA in any examination will incur ineligibility.

Age limit: Maximum 40 years.

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years with at least 3 years of professional experience of technical support in aquaculture supply chain. Experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation, fish supply chain projects funded by PKSF or GCF will get preference.
  • Work experience with government agencies, partner organizations of PKSF, international development partners, and coastal communities in Bangladesh is an asset.

Other Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in team leadership, communication, market and product development, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge or expertise in safe fish production, GAqP, HACCP, traceability, and value-added fish product development will be an asset.
  • Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Basic understanding of climate-smart aquaculture, climate change adaptation, and mitigation approach.
  • Needs to have expertise in MS Office Word, MS Office Excel, and MS Office PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with KoboToolbox and GIS will be a valuable asset.
  • Fluency in English and Bengali languages is essential.
  • Must have a valid motorcycle driving license.

Salary and other admissible benefits.  

  • Gross salary (monthly): BDT 55,000/-
  • Religious festival bonus (yearly): 100% of a monthly gross salary.
  • Bangla New Year allowance (yearly): 10% of a monthly gross salary.
  • Phone bill allowance (monthly): BDT 700/-
  • Other allowance (monthly): BDT 9,000/- per month for motorcycle rent, fuel, and maintenance.

Job location: Ramu in Coxs bazar

If you are interested and competent for this position and have the required qualifications and experience, apply through bdjobs Apply Online on or before 31/03/2024.

YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to child protection and gender. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as a disqualification for an applicant. Smokers are discouraged from applying for the position.

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