About WorldFish

“WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org”

About the Position 

The Project Manager (Aquaculture) will provide overall coordination of the aquaculture and serves as the primary point of contact to the overall Team Leader of the Activity and WorldFish management. The incumbent will provide leadership in applying an Inclusive Market Systems approach to implementation of the Bangladesh Aquaculture. Oversees the completion of all technical aquaculture requirements, including Component 1 results and deliverables, in accordance with Activity work plans.

The incumber will manages Component 1 operational, financial, and administrative priorities; directs the planning and budgeting processes; applies management systems in line with RCI and WorldFish standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities 

• Overall leadership, management and technical direction of Component 1 to achieve excellence in implementation quality and results.
• Overseeing implementation of Component 1 and provides high quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration.
• Serving as the primary liaison from WorldFish to the Team Leader and is accountable for achievement of results of Component 1, ensuring quality of work is maintained at the highest standard, and all objectives and deliverables are met.
• Compliance with all USAID and WorldFish protocols and procedures.
• Building capacity of Component staff to meet demand for technical, market systems and managerial skills.
• Supporting the Team Leader in the development of project documentation, report writing and learning association with implementation of the overall project.
• Collaboration and partnership with DOF and other relevant aquaculture activities in Bangladesh.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Aquaculture/Fisheries or related fields.
• At least 10 years’ experience, knowledge and skills in the aquaculture sector and enterprise development, preferably for USAID funded interventions.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills with 5 years’ experience in direct project management of large and complex donor-funded projects.
• Competence in planning, implementation, monitoring and report writing.
• Demonstrated past experience in integrating gender, youth, environment, and nutrition sensitive approaches into development interventions.
• Strong team building and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability/willingness to travel to remote locations for field work.
• Proficient in MS office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook to support effective communication.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in South or Southeast Asia.
• Knowledge and experience of tropical aquaculture systems.
• A positive and can-do attitude.
• Committed and motivated.
• Able to converse in Bangla language (preferable).

The position is open to National applicants and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, pension / provident fund contribution, paid leave and others.

Eligibility and Location

The recruitment for this role is a pre-award process. Therefore, any offers of employment for this role are fully dependent on the outcome of our project proposal to the donor. Offers of employment for this role will only be made if our project proposal to the donor is accepted and agreed.

The position will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful candidate should be available to serve for 3-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding availability.

How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 20 March 2024:

• A copy of your curriculum vitae,
• A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above; and
• Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

The screening will start as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.

WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. Our Leadership Team is 50/50 in terms of its gender split and 60% of our management cadre are women.

We continue to seek diversity and gender balance across other dimensions and we support individual performance and potential in achieving our organizational goals and mission.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage women and men to apply.