Job Description
Title: Technical Advisor – Aquaculture
Company Name: Practical Action - Bangladesh.
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Science (MSc)
∎ The incumbent should have an advanced university degree (Masters Level - interdisciplinary degree/PhD is an asset) in Fisheries Sciences or related disciplines.
∎ Professional training/diploma/direct working experience in the areas around Natural Resource Management; community resilience, nature-based solutions, Environment/Climate Change, Development Studies, Climate smart agriculture-aquaculture technology promotion, etc.
∎ Has had at least 2 assignments to support capacity development efforts for strengthening Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) capability to promote sustainable harvesting in ecologically critical areas.
∎ Has had at least 2 assignments to develop mechanisms or strategies or capacity for optimizing benefits from exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture resources, through for example, promoting compliance for increased market access for aquaculture and fisheries products, promoting investments (e.g. access agreements);
∎ Has had combined solar and other green technologies in aquaculture and fisheries work for local level adaptation.
∎ Experience as a technical advisor to a public institution or lead technical expert is an asset.
∎ Knowledge on national and international fisheries management institutions, instruments and regulations in relation to climate change and resilience and specially in Bangladesh.
∎ Skills in project cycle management – planning, budgeting, technical and financial oversight.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has selected a CARE Bangladesh led consortium to implement the project titled ‘Nature Based Adaptation towards Prosperous and Adept Lives & Livelihoods in Bangladesh (NABAPALLAB)’ in two Ecologically Critical Areas (ECA) – Sundarbans and Hakaluki Haor.
∎ The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, and Hakaluki Haor, a complex wetland system of the Meghna-Surma River basin, play a crucial role in protecting lives and livelihoods in the southwest coast and northeast Bangladesh respectively. The Sundarbans` inhabitants are threatened by climate changes due to rising sea levels and frequent cyclones. Due to environmental sensitivity and high anthropogenic pressures such as overharvesting, overfishing, pollution and illegal logging, the Sundarbans mangrove and the Hakaluki Hoar wetland are at a vulnerable stage with climate change exacerbating the current situation.
∎ FCDO’s NABAPALLAB aims to engage biodiversity and natural resource-dependent communities to strengthen the climate resilience of the ECAs, conserve biodiversity, and at the same time, diversify and improve people`s livelihood through innovative nature-based (NBS) and locally led adaptation solutions. It will also enhance the capacity of the local government bodies to manage and conserve the ECAs effectively and create an enabling environment to implement relevant government plans and policies related to Eco-System based Adaptation (EBA).
Job Responsibilities:
∎ S/he will ensure timely preparation of manuals and technical guideline in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, so partners are able to timely implement nature-based solutions and strengthen the adaptive capacity and climate resilience of vulnerable groups in the ecologically critical areas in Sundarbans and Chakalaka Haor.
∎ S/he should collaborate with NARS and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the project is getting access to appropriate fisheries and aquatic varieties/species and technologies adaptable in the ecologically critical areas in Sundarbans and Hakaluki Haor.
∎ S/he should provide technical guidance to the project managers and relevant specialists, so project progress and evidence are measured and presented as per the project MEAL framework and ToC
∎ S/he should provide Technical Assistance to strengthen the capacity of the project partners for keeping the project consistent to project goal and strengthening communities’ resilience
∎ Support MEL team to establish a functioning accountability mechanism, and ensure closing the loop of all feedback, especially from ecology based adaptation (EbA) and regenerative agriculture point of view.
∎ Support MEL team to conduct baseline, mid-line and end line survey and evaluations, scoping study, process and periodical monitoring assessment tools and checklists from regenerative agriculture point of view.
∎ Ensure real-time monitoring data inputs on natural resource management (NRM), EbA and regenerative agriculture so as to provide clear direction to reflect and improve consortium’s performance in these aspects.
∎ Provide inputs to consortium’s learning and knowledge products from NRM, EbA and regenerative agriculture perspectives.
∎ S/he will ensure that the project is being implemented as per the project strategy, compliance, national policy environment, global standards, and partners and communities’ interests for sustainable management and utilization of fisheries and other aquatic resources in climate vulnerable eco-system
∎ S/he should produce high quality reports for presenting to relevant stakeholders
∎ Should maintain regular meetings/communications with partners/ staff members across the project.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 65 years
∎ Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
∎ Good communication, negotiation and problem-solving capacities.
∎ Ability to manage stress, multi-task and take decisions.
∎ Pro-active and participatory decision-making and problem-solving;
∎ Leadership and results oriented.
∎ Flexibility and good understanding on human centric innovation
∎ Adaptive thinking and a strong, critical mindset.
∎ Strong business acumen and presentation skills.
∎ Forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic situations.
∎ Good interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
∎ Well-versed on Safeguarding policy.
Salary: Tk. 125000 - 180000 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 1 Aug 2023
Company Information:
∎ 17 Jul 2023
∎ Practical Action - Bangladesh.
∎ Address : House # 28/A, Road # 5, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1205
∎ Web : www.practicalaction.org
∎ Business : Practical Action is an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.
We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
Category: NGO/Development
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