Scientist (Co-Management and Livelihood)

Job Description

Title: Scientist (Co-Management and Livelihood)

Company Name: WorldFish

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ A PhD degree in Fisheries Science or Marine Science or Environmental Science or similar discipline with strong knowledge on fisheries management in the light of ecosystem and community wellbeing

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ WorldFish, Bangladesh Office is hiring a Scientist (Co-management & Livelihood) into the Small-scale fisheries Research Program, Bangladesh Country Program, and specifically as part of the project team delivering the USAID-funded `ECOFISH II` project The key objective of the ECOFISH II project is to improve the resilience of the coastal-marine and Meghna River ecosystems and improve the livelihoods of communities reliant on the coastal fisheries. Under the guidance of the ECOFISH II Team Leader and with co-supervision of the Small-scale Fisheries Program Leader, this Scientist (Co-management & Livelihood) will be responsible for designing, implementing and reporting on research that supports and evaluated the co-management system and socio-ecological and economic resilience outcomes experiences by women and men in small scale fishing communities in Bangladesh.
∎ This position will be based at WorldFish`s Country Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Interviews are expected to be held in March 2020 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful candidate should be available to commence as soon as possible for an initial ten (10) months fixed term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding availability.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Design a research program and research activities that address contemporary research questions around co-management, governance, tradeoffs in fisheries management, the efficacy of ecosystem approaches to fisheries management, alternative livelihood strategies and community or livelihood resilience.
∎ Design and deliver research to inform, evaluate and complement the objectives of the Small-scale fisheries research program, and specifically those of the ECOFISHII project
∎ Support, through oversight and engagement with the project team, the implementation of efforts that build the capacity of co-management institutions and work in support of partnerships such as with the Department of Fisheries (DoF) and other key stakeholders
∎ Provide high level oversight and research support and evaluation of the development of local level capacity on preparing for Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) plans integrating with local ecological knowledge (LEK) on biodiversity conservation
∎ Feedback research findings to improve the activities or initiatives that fall under the banner of the Ecosystem approach to fisheries management (e.g., enforcement strategies, women's economic empowerment initiatives, alternative livelihoods strategies, compensation initiatives, market developments). Through leading research and leading and mentoring research teams synthesize learning and best practices from the project and produce quality scientific outputs and other communication materials are shared with the stakeholders
∎ Contribute data, analysis and co-authorship through writing to multi-country evaluations or case study papers that address research questions around small-scale fisheries and associated initiatives
∎ Any other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Program Leader of Resilient Small Scale Fisheries (RSSF) of WorldFish

Additional Requirements:
∎ This job is open to Bangladesh Nationals with the following skills and qualifications:
∎ High quality candidates with MS degree in Fisheries Science/ Marine Science/ Environmental Science or similar discipline from reputed university may also be considered if they demonstrate a very strong research track record in a relevant area (e.g., fisheries co-management, small-scale fisheries, or development evaluation)
∎ At least five years working in a fisheries and development context where the delivery of high quality research has been integral.
∎ Outstanding research track record of international standing, demonstrated by publications in international peer reviewed journals
∎ Solid understanding of development practice, gender an dsocial inclusion, livelihood initiatives and the like, with an ability and knowledge of local or international partners best situated to deliver and ensure high quality delivery of the 'development' aspects of research for development.
∎ Demonstrated ability to design high quality field research, with appropriate knowledge and engagement with theories and framings such as human well-being, adaptive capacity, sustainable livelihoods approach and ecosystem approach to fisheries management.
∎ A demonstrated awareness and commitment to social and gender inclusion in building research teams and designing research.
∎ Excellent communication skills and high proficiency in written and spoken English
∎ Knowledge on essential computer software/packages like MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment

Salary:
∎ This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position. WorldFish NRS shall receive comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, and pension / provident fund contribution.

Application Deadline: March 13, 2020

Company Information:
∎ WorldFish

Category: NGO/Development