Technical Officer (Pisciculture)

Responsibilities & Context

Sagarika Samaj Unnyan Sangsta is a prominent NGO established in 1985. Sagarika Samaj Unnyan Sangsta is going to implement a sub-project titled Promote sustainable pisciculture farming through effective use of equipment, resources, clean production practices in the Noakhali district’ as a part of the ‘Sustainable Microenterprise and Resilient Transformation (SMART)’ project. This sub-project aims to increase resource-efficient and resilient green growth of microenterprises (MEs) under Pisciculture sub-sector. The project is jointly financed by the World Bank, Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), and Sagarika Samaj Unnyan Sangstha.

The organization is seeking competent project management professionals under the SMART project funded by Palli Karma Shahayak Foundation (PKSF). The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) of the positions are given bellow.

1. Duration

The employee will initially be hired for a one-year term, with possibility of extending the contract till 30 June 2028, based on satisfactory performance.

2. Sub-project Objectives

1. Adoption of climate-resilient RECP practices by MEs

2. Ensure the use of technology to increase fish production and marketing

3. Produce by-product through improved fish water management

4. Ensure the sale of product in a hygienic manner through the development of market structure management

5. Value addition to manufactured goods.

6. Digitalization of the environmental and financial management system (digital tool for loans processing, disbursement and monitoring)

3. Sub-project Working Areas

The sub-project will work across Noakhali districts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The ‘Technical Officer (Pisciculture)’ will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and will undertake the following duties and responsibilities, which are essential but not limited to:
Assist the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and supervising the implementation of project activities.
Assist to identify potential microenterprises (MEs), select appropriate climate-resilient and resource-efficient cleaner production (RECP) practices for MEs and motivate them to adopt those practices.
Provide technical support to MEs at cluster level.
Select MEs for demonstration, set-up demonstration, and follow-up the MEs.
Prepare training manuals, leaflets, case stories of the sub-project.
Impart training on new/improved climate-resilient, resource-efficient and cleaner production aquaculture/livestock/Agriculture/light-engineering/textile/Food processing technologies, GAP/GAqP/GLP/GMP, climate change vulnerability, etc.
Assist in organizing field days, exposure visits, meetings, workshops, seminars, fairs, Environment Club meetings, etc.
Explore circular economy, value-added product diversification, and new market potentiality.
Assist to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual progress report as per the requirement of the management.
Regular field visit at project areas, tracking the MEs progress in adoption of the RECP practices and reporting.
Maintain linkages with different government departments (i.e. DAE, DoF, DLS, BFRI, DoE), academicians, value-chain actors (hatchery owners, inputs sellers, market actors, transporter etc.), private sector companies, etc.
Any other tasks, duties, or specific tasks assigned by the Project Manager and management of the organization.

Requirements

Education

Should have B.Sc in Fisheries degree from a UGC-approved university.
Candidate having Master’s degree in (relevant subject fisheries/ Aquaculture /Fisheries Management/ Fisheries Biology and Genetics) will be given preference

Experience

At least 5 years

Additional Requirements

Age at most 40 years

Working Experience

Minimum 5 years of working experience in relevant sector(only full-time work experience after graduation will be considered).
Relevant working experience with PKSF or any project funded by multi-lateral development partners would be preferred.
Working experience in enterprise development related projects will be given preference.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge on resource efficiency, HACCP, product diversification, certification, environment, climate change and vulnerability will be an added advantage
Practical knowledge and experiences in training modules, leaflets, case stories, etc. development.
Ability to work in a team and with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good computer knowledge (MS office and relevant applications).
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years of age on the last date of application.

Compensation & Other Benefits

Monthly consolidated salary is BDT 50000/-

Other admissible benefits (Festival Bonus, Bangla Noboborsho allowance, Mobile allowance, etc.) as per the organization's policy.

Salary and other admissible benefits (if any) are inclusive of all taxes as imposed by the government of Bangladesh. Taxes will be deducted at sources as per government rules.