TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
Invitation for the recruitment of Ajeltake Hatchery Technician
Location and Working Condition
Location: Majuro, Marshall Islands
2 year contract with 6 month probation period and possibility of extension subject to performance evaluation
Full time (48 hours per week)
Occasional international travel for training or workshops
A. Purpose
The Aquaculture program aims to promote, facilitate and maximize the sustainable development, food security, income and livelihood opportunities through sustainable aquaculture activities.
The Ajeltake Hatchery Technician is responsible for providing support and assistance with the cultivation and monitoring of hatchery’s productions (live feeds, fingerlings and brood stock) and ensure proper operation is executed by maintaining and repairing all facility’s equipment and materials.
B. Scope of Work
- Daily cleaning of tanks and equipment.
- Ensure animals raised in hatchery have high survival and growth rate.
- Physically assist with brood stock collection, spawning and seedlings distribution.
- Assist in daily production and monitoring/maintenance of livefeed (Algae and Artemia)
- Assist in daily feeding of fish fries/brood stock and maintain tanks’ conditions are suitable for their survival
- Assist with coordination the transport of fingerlings to the grow-out cages as required
- Monitor growth and development of larvae/fry
- Investigate and record mortality
- Physically assist with brood stock collection and stocking newly spawned eggs
- Assist with the pilot project/research for potential and viable aquaculture products
- Maintain and clean the outdoor environment/facility area.
- Ensure facility and ground are clean and SAFE.
- Coordinate logistics with local government/traditional leaders with regards to community consultations and training
- Collaborate with other departments within the Coastal Division, stakeholders, relevant government agencies/ministries and regional organizations in activities relevant to Aquaculture development
- Participate in meetings and workshops as required by the Aquaculture Department
- Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans, budgets, and reports
- Other duties as request by the Aquaculture Development Coordinator
C. Key Qualification /Experience/Traits
- Qualification
- Minimum of a High School diploma in or minimum two years experience in the fields.
- Higher level of education is preferred
- Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in
- Familiar with hatchery operations and husbandry techniques
- Experience in facilitating community consultations and report writing
- Willingness to travel and work in the outer islands for extended periods, sometimes under difficult conditions.
- Excellent PC-Based computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Must be able to operate a boat.
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license
- Communication and Language Skills
- Must have excellent skills in communication writing and public speaking
- Must be able to speak and write English and Marshallese.
- Personal Attributes
- Must be comfortable working with different types of people in community setting.
- Willing to be part of a team proactively look for ways to support the success of the organization.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Cultural knowledge and respect for Marshallese customs and traditions.
D. Application process
a. Interested applicants can pick up applications from MIMRA HQ and or downloaded from here.
b. Applicants should accompany police clearance, copies of certificates (where necessary), copies of passport and or ID.
c. Application closes on September 9 @ 5PM.
Interested applicants may submit personally to MIMRA or send their resume complete with detailed job description together with an application letter, police clearance, health clearance, two (2) letters of reference, diploma and/or certificates (where necessary) with 2x2 pictures to inquiry(a)mimra.com or jcapelle(a)mimra.com