Assistant Fisheries Officer

Job Description

Title: Assistant Fisheries Officer

Company Name: National Development Programme (NDP)

Vacancy: 1

Age: 25 to 40 years

Job Location: Sirajganj

Salary: Tk. 35000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Fisheries

• Diploma in Fisheries

• Candidates have 2 years relevant field experience in fisheries/aquaculture will be given preference.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Fisheries

• Age 25 to 40 years

• Good knowledge of aquaculture and pond fish farming.

• Strong communication and farmer mobilization skills.

• Ability to conduct training and implementation of demonstrations.

• Good reporting, documentation, and data collection skills.

• Willingness to work in the field and travel regularly.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good computer knowledge (MS Office).

• Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.

National Development Programme (NDP) is a national level, non-government, non-profit development organization established in 1992, dedicated to improving livelihoods, promoting human rights, gender equality, sustainable development, and inclusive growth throughout Bangladesh. NDP implements wide-ranging programs in Education, Health, Agriculture, Housing, and Microfinance Programme in collaboration with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and various national & international development stakeholders.

Job Summary: National Development Programme (NDP) is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Assistant Fisheries Officer under Agro-Microenterprise Development Unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support & Advisory service to fish farmers on pond preparation, stocking, feeding, water quality management & overall pond management.

• Support farmers in fish health management, disease prevention, and implementation of biosecurity measures.

• Facilitate farmer training, group meetings, selection of demonstrations and aquaculture extension services.

• Promote improved, safe, sustainable, and climate-resilient aquaculture practices among project beneficiaries.

• To assist the distribution and proper use of project inputs such as fish fry or fingerlings, feed, lime, and other aquaculture inputs.

• Conduct regular field visits to identify farmers’ challenges and provide timely technical solutions.

• Collect, verify, and maintain accurate data on aquaculture production, input use, income, expenditure, and beneficiary activities.

• Monitor project activities and prepare timely daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

• Coordinate with the Upazila Fisheries Office, local stakeholders, community groups, and relevant project partners.

• Assist in achieving project targets through effective field-level implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of aquaculture interventions.

• Any other task assigned by the authority.

• Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 35,000/-

• Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the project budget & organization's policy.

• Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules.