Technical Specialist- ( Fisheries)

Job Description

Title: Technical Specialist- ( Fisheries)

Company Name: SAJIDA FOUNDATION

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 40 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 55000 - 60000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 6 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Fisheries, Environmental Science
• Master of Science (MSc) in Fisheries

• 6 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age 30 to 40 years

• 6-8 years overall experience in the development sector, spanning agriculture, fisheries, livelihoods and programme development.

• Of that, a minimum of two years in a technical supervisory role with direct responsibility for field staff.

• Demonstrated experience of pond-level aquaculture practice at homestead or semi-commercial scale. Experience designing or running field trials will be considered a strong advantage.

• Sound knowledge of fisheries development and sustainable aquaculture practice, including pond preparation, stocking density, water quality management and disease prevention.

• Working knowledge of feed types and feeding regimes for carp, tilapia, pangas, catfish and shrimp, and of the cost implications of commercial versus locally available feed.

• Knowledge of climate adaptation technologies, water management, soil health and nature-based solutions.

• Knowledge of government fisheries and agricultural policies, extension systems and relevant development programmes.Strong technical expertise, analytical ability and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to train, mentor and technically supervise junior staff.

• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder coordination abilities.

• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Sound computer literacy, including MS Office. Familiarity with digital data-collection and monitoring applications is preferred.

• Ability to travel frequently and work independently in the field.Willingness to be based in, and relocate to, any location in Bangladesh.

• A valid motorcycle driving license will be considered an added advantage.

Technical Leadership — Fisheries

• Serve as the technical expert for fisheries across the Agriculture Unit, providing advanced diagnosis, guidance and problem-solving support to members, programme participants, TSS officers and Microfinance field staff as necessary.

• Maintain thorough working knowledge of the wider agriculture portfolio, so that aquaculture advisory is delivered in the context of the borrower’s whole household enterprise.

• Conduct field visits and pond assessments, and handle complex or escalated technical cases referred by TSS Officers.

• Develop and refine technical standard operating procedures, protocols and best-practice guidelines for the fisheries discipline.

• Coordinate with the Technical Specialist – Agriculture and the Technical Specialist – Livestock where borrower needs span more than one discipline.

Project Design and Business Development

• Serve as technical focal for the Fisheries segment and design and run trials on cost-effective feed combinations suitable for homestead and semi-commercial water bodies; conduct species viability trials and report on profitability at homestead and semi-commercial scale.

• Develop training modules and deliver practical aquaculture training for TSS officers and Microfinance field staff on basic aquaculture indicators. Host monthly field days and peer learning sessions, building a pipeline of pre-qualified farmers.

Portfolio Development and Data Integrity

• Lead field verification of the fisheries loan portfolio, and report findings with a clear statement of sample coverage and borrower contactability.

• Support the selection, development and technical mentoring of Fishery Entrepreneurs to act as demonstration leaders in pilot regions.

• Assist in the development of curated financial products for fisheries enterprise development, including repayment structures aligned to culture cycles.

Team Supervision and Capacity Building

• Mentor, train and provide technical supervision to TSS Officers and field staff assigned to fisheries activity.

• Build practical aquaculture capability within TSS Officers and MF field staff.

Planning, Monitoring and Reporting

• Conduct and ensure planning, monitoring and quality assurance of fisheries technical projects and sub-projects and enterprise development.

• Analyse field data and prepare technical reports, recommendations and periodic performance reports for management.

• Identify technical challenges, implementation gaps and emerging risks, and recommend practical solutions to improve programme quality and effectiveness.

Partnerships and External Coordination

• Coordinate with local government offices, including the Department of Fisheries and Upazila Fisheries Officers, together with research institutions and other stakeholders, on technical partnerships and knowledge-sharing.

• Facilitate enrolment of selected borrowers into learning programmes run by established hatcheries and technical partners.

• Provide technical input on fisheries input packages developed under corporate partnerships, and validate their suitability for SAJIDA’s homestead and semi-commercial borrower profile.

• Represent the Agriculture Unit in technical forums, training sessions and stakeholder meetings as required.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with programme participants, community representatives, government extension services, private-sector actors and other programme stakeholders.

Programme Integrity

• Ensure that no technical support service, input package or partner-linked activity is delivered in any branch designated as a research control area. Ensure all programme objectives are met.

• Maintain objectivity in trial design and reporting, including where results do not support a partner’s commercial product or the programme’s original assumptions.

Mobility

• Travel extensively within the assigned area and, where required, support other locations across Bangladesh.

• Provident fund,Gratuity,Weekly 2 holidays,Mobile bill
• Festival Bonus: 2

Loan Facilities