WorldFish is hiring two Research Assistants for a shrimp hatchery project entitled “Improving hatchery biosecurity for a sustainable shrimp industry in Bangladesh” to implement project activities at the field and laboratory levels (as required). They are seeking to appoint one Research Assistant with a science background and one with a social science background, however both Research Assistants will be trained and expected to contribute to all data collection (scientific and social).
Responsibilities
- Collection of biological, physicochemical, and socioeconomic information from shrimp hatcheries in Cox’s Bazar and Khulna.
- Assistance in the creation of a self-assessment tool for shrimp hatchery owners to assess their current biosecurity practices in shrimp hatcheries.
- Increased awareness and understanding of biosecurity practices in shrimp hatcheries through the development and dissemination of digital communication materials.
- Enhanced understanding of better management practices amongst shrimp farmers in terms of receiving seed from hatcheries and optimizing practice for seed introduction to ponds.
- Collection and dissemination of evidence of the benefits of increased biosecurity.
- Organization of training, field visits, and capacity building activities in shrimp hatcheries and farms.
- Interaction and communication with shrimp hatchery technicians, workers, managers, and consultants through telephone, Facebook, and in person.
- Assistance in a field trial to determine the effect of interventions on shrimp hatcheries and farms.
- Data collection, assistance in data analysis, preparation of reports on project outcomes.
- Maintenance of an effective communications network between different shrimp value chain actors.
Location:
Cox's BazarBenefits
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position with an annual salary ranging between BDT 624,700 – BDT 662,745 per annum. WorldFish NRS shall receive comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, and pension / provident fund contribution.
Eligibilities
This job is open to Bangladesh Nationals with the following skills and qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Aquaculture/Fisheries or related subject and for another Research Assistant, the qualification prefers will be a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics / Development Studies/ Social science.
- Experience in working with the shrimp industry (preferably the hatchery sector), experience in shrimp/fish disease diagnosis, sample collection and preservation, and both laboratory- and field-based practical skills. For the social science position, we require experience in social data collection and analysis, including conducting interviews and surveys, running focus groups, or community discussion forums.
- Operation of essential computer software/packages for database management and data analysis.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- More than two years’ experience in relevant activities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, committed, and motivated.
- Ability to work both individually and in a team, in the laboratory, office, and field.
Application Process
This position will be based at WorldFish’s Country Office in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Interviews are expected to be held in September 2020 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful candidate should be available to commence in October 2020 for an initial one (1) year and four (4) months fixed term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding availability.
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 6 September 2020:
- A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following categories: direct supervisor, head of HR, and peer.
The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, they appreciate all interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: September 6, 2020
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