Technical Assistant – Aquaculture
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The Technical Assistant – Aquaculture will support the aquaculture team in implementing technical aspects of aquaculture within the "Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture (YISA) Program,"
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Job descriptions & requirements
REPORTS TO: Aquaculture Technical Lead
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None
LOCATION: Kisumu with travel to other project sites
DURATION & HOURS: Fixed term, full-time
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Technical Assistant – Aquaculture will support the aquaculture team in implementing technical aspects of aquaculture within the "Youth in Sustainable Aquaculture (YISA) Program," The program focuses on unlocking the potential of the aquaculture sector to drive entrepreneurship and employment for young people, especially young women, across Kakamega, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Busia, Siaya, and Kilifi counties. The intern will contribute to the sustainable development and management of aquaculture operations, including overseeing the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish (pond and cage farming) within controlled environments. He/she will assist in promoting responsible aquaculture practices, enhancing productivity and supporting the program is overarching goals of environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.
This role requires a solid technical background in aquaculture practices, technology, and sustainability principles, along with strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
The intern will collaborate with government officers, private sector players, and NGO partner teams to align operations with project goals and sustainability standards. Key responsibilities include delivery of farmer trainings, fostering innovation in aquaculture techniques, adoption monitoring, reporting, and work planning. This internship role provides a unique opportunity for a hands-on experience in aquaculture operations, environmental stewardship, project implementation and development of an inclusive and sustainable aquaculture sector.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Aquaculture Technical Input in Project Implementation
- In liaison with the aquaculture team, develop an effective and coherent strategy for implementing the good aquaculture practices in aquaculture system.
- To provide relevant technical information to facilitate program budgeting, management and implementation of aquaculture development work in the targeted program counties.
- To assist the aquaculture team, oversight program activities including Local Service Provider (LSP) advisory, participants’ adoption and appropriate farmer networks with sector actors.
Training/Capacity Building
- Deliver relevant trainings programs for farmers, LSPs, and stakeholders on aquaculture techniques such as breeding, hatchery operations, disease prevention, water quality management, grow-out production, cage production, harvesting, and post-harvest handling as per our guidelines.
- Coaching and mentoring LSPs and local communities, including young women and men to enable them adopt best practices for improved production and sustainable incomes.
- Monitor and manage fish health, including disease and pest controls to ensure optimal yield and quality.
- Offer technical backstopping to ensure high quality delivery in liaison with the Aquaculture team
- Collaborate with suppliers, distributors, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of aquaculture operations.
- Collaborate with Agribusiness department to identify job nodes for young women and men within the aquaculture sector and nurture entrepreneurship.
- Jointly and with the relevant staff, ensure timely and quality completion of all program activities as guided by the Aquaculture Technical Lead.
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of aquaculture operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing mitigation plans for risks and challenges.
- Collect and analyse data on program activities, impact and effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, financial institutions, market actors, and other stakeholders to foster partnerships and ensure project alignment.
- Facilitate dialogues, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions with stakeholders to promote collaboration and exchange of ideas.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree level qualification e.g. aquaculture, Fisheries or general agriculture.
- Knowledge of the development & policy environment in Kenya.
- Understanding of farmer group dynamics, aggregation and marketing strategies.
Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject
- Valid motorcycle license & off-road motorcycle driving experience.
- Previous NGO or private sector work experience in rural development.
- Skills in seed production, multiplication
- and marketing.
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years relevant work experience.
Desirable
- Commercial sector experience desirable.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Farmer participatory approaches.
- Project planning and implementation.
- Data collection, entry and analysis.
- Field level training and adoption monitoring.
- Communication (both verbal and written)
Desirable
- Knowledge and practical experience of the farmer field school approach.
- Negotiating and managing partner relationships.
- Capacity building of organizations.
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