Position: Pond Worker

Location: Kitwe, Zambia

Application Deadline: 21 October 2022

Type of contract: 6 months fixed-term contract (renewable based on performance & budget)

Language(s) required: English (proficient/fluent writing and oral skills)

About WorldFish

WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty across Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the lives of millions of women, men and youth.

Fish and other aquatic foods grown in and harvested from oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds provide income for more than 800 million people and provide 3.3 billion with 20% of their animal protein intake. Our focus on sustainability makes sure that the way we produce and use these foods today means a plentiful future of generations to come.

Our evidence-based solutions range in scale from households to global policies and spans across six interlinked themes: nutrition, gender, climate, sustainability, economy and COVID-19.

We champion aquatic foods for healthy people and planet and believe that a sustainable blue planet of well-nourished children, women and men is within our reach.

About the Position

Pond worker will be involved in work associated with selective breeding and genetic improvement. The post holder will be responsible to assist senior colleagues in conducting daily routines related to breeding program, fry and fingerling production and dissemination process.

The Successful Candidate will

• Assist senior colleagues in conducting daily routines at National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre (NARDC), Mwekera Research Station related to the breeding program and production.
• • Assist senior colleagues in running experiment at NARDC, Mwekera Research Station with full instructions given by scientist.
• • Assist senior colleagues in conducting training and courses, in relation to technique support and demonstration.
• • Assist senior colleagues in dissemination process, especially in preparing the fry for shipment.
• • Support senior colleagues in the preparation, storage and care of equipment in readiness for experiments or other GIP activities.

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

1. Full Grade 12 Certificate

2. Training in fisheries and aquaculture from recognized Technical Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TAVET) in Zambia.

Desired Skills and Qualification

• Experience in conducting experiments with fish
• Aquaculture and hatchery knowledge

Salary & Benefits

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, provident fund contribution, paid leave and others.

Our Offer

The position will be based in Kitwe, Zambia. Interviews are expected to begin in October 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the virtual interview session. The successful candidate should be available to commence as soon as possible for an initial of six (06) months fixed-term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding situation.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 21 October 2022:

• A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate for this role referring to the key responsibilities 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 category: direct supervisor, internal peer and/or direct report. None of referees will be contacted without your permission.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed 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. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.

People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.