Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Requirements

Key responsibilities:

1.    Research and Data Analysis: Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on fish losses, waste, and processing technologies in the target countries. Synthesize data to inform project strategies and decision-making.

2.    Project Coordination and Support: Assist the WP3 lead in coordinating project activities across Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timely execution.

3.    Cross-Country Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration between project teams in different countries, ensuring cohesive efforts and knowledge sharing.

4.    Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed reports, research papers, and presentations to document project progress and findings. Contribute to academic publications and policy briefs.

5.    Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with project stakeholders, including local communities, NGOs, government bodies, and private sector partners, to gather insights and foster collaborative relationships.

6.    Innovative Solutions Development: Contribute to the development and testing of innovative, sustainable solutions in fish processing and waste reduction.

Selection Criteria:

·         MSc with 6 years of total work experience, including 3 years of relevant experience in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Fisheries Management, Agricultural Engineering, Post-harvest Technology, Food Processing, or a closely related field.

·         Additional training and fieldwork experience in post-harvest sciences and post-harvest technology adoption can be an added advantage. Certifications or advanced training in project management, data analysis, sustainability, or related areas are highly beneficial.

·         Cross-Cultural Teamwork: Proven ability in working with diverse teams in cross-cultural environments.

·         Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using statistical analysis software and data visualisation tools.

·         Communication Skills: Excellent communication capabilities, both written and oral, with fluency in English. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the project locations (Swahili, Portuguese) is highly advantageous.