Research Associate (Climate Information Services) (Temporary)
Job Description
Title: Research Associate (Climate Information Services) (Temporary)
Company Name: WorldFish
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Aquaculture/Fisheries Management/Natural Resource Management/Climate
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Description:
∎ Climate variability has a profound influence on aquaculture and fisheries in South Asia, including the service industry and value chains. Progress in weather and sub-seasonal/seasonal forecasting has significantly increased the information available. Yet gaps still exist in the delivery and impact of climate information services (CIS), including reliability, uncertainty, scaling and delivery. Timely, reliable and contextualized CIS can, therefore, be used in decision making to reduce climate risk provided that risks factors and associated uncertainties are well identified, characterized, and prioritized. In this line, CaFFSA (Capacitating farmers and fishers to manage climate risks in South Asia) project funded by CGIAR research programme on Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) aims to bring innovation in the delivery of CIS to approximately 100,000 fish farming households in Bangladesh (Khulna, Sylhet, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions). The project has several national (BMD, DoF, BFRI, Private hatcheries) and international partners (CIMMYT, ICRISAT, WorldFish, IRI), and been working in a consortium.
∎ Eligibility, Location and Duration:
∎ The post holder will be based at WorldFish`s Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Interviews are expected to be held in March 2021 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful candidate should be available to commence in April 2021 for an initial nine (9) months temporary contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding availability.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide significant input to operationalize a digital platform for providing aquaculture CIS
∎ Develop mechanism to reach 100,000 fish-farmers with CIS in the aforesaid project study regions
∎ Liaison with relevant government, NGOs and private sectors to reach the project goal
∎ Co-ordinate with project partners
∎ Substantive contribution in peer reviewed scientific publications (at least one) from assigned project activities and co-author as appropriate
∎ Organize virtual workshops/webinars
∎ Write project's Outcome Impact Case Reports
∎ Perform any other project related duties as and when necessary, as per the guidance of the hiring manager
Additional Requirements:
∎ This job is open to Bangladesh Nationals with the following skills and qualifications:
∎ Change or closely related field with strong knowledge on Climate Information Services or a PhD degree in any above mentioned relevant field will be an added advantage.
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience on climate change, variability or climate information services R&D in line with Bangladesh aquaculture systems.
∎ Demonstrated research experience as supported by publications.
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills in working with interdisciplinary research staff.
∎ Strong fluency in written and oral English.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
∎ Positive and can-do attitude towards tasks beyond the job description.
∎ Skills in using common statistical software (like SPSS/R/others).
∎ Competencies Desired:
∎ Working knowledge and experience with ICT, digital services and their application in R4D particularly aquaculture.
∎ Working knowledge and experience with international development agencies or NGOs in Bangladesh will be an advantage.
∎ Proven ability to implement digital platform on diverse aspects of aquaculture systems.
Salary:
∎ This is a nine (9) months temporary position with salary ranging in between BDT 79,425 - BDT 89,394. WorldFish temporary staff shall receive comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff.
Application Deadline: 17 Mar 2021
Company Information:
∎ 10 Mar 2021
∎ WorldFish
∎ Business : WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research organization that harnesses the potential of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty. Globally, more than one billion people obtain most of their animal protein from fish and approximately 800 million depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods.
Utilizing its scientific expertise, its networks and partnerships, and an innovative `research in development` approach, WorldFish increases the productivity and sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture and improves the lives of poor people who rely on them.
WorldFish is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
Category: NGO/Development
