JOB DESCRIPTION

DESIGNATION Aquaculture Extension Lead

PROJECT Pisciculture, Jaljeevika
REPORTS TO Deputy Project Manager
LOCATION Dharni, Amravati
SALARY 3.60 to 4.80 Lac per annum (depending on qualification and years of experience)
TRAVEL A position requires extensive internal travel in Dharni
ABOUT US With a legacy spanning over 44 years globally, Action Against Hunger is a global
humanitarian organization dedicated to eradicating hunger. Our mission drives us to the
forefront of the battle against hunger worldwide. In India, we focus on grassroots action to
combat malnutrition's root causes and consequences for 11 years. Our mission is to equip
individuals with the knowledge and resources they need to see their children thrive and
their communities prosper.
The niche for us in India is our concentration on child malnutrition in India, employing both
nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions. We operate in four states—Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Gujarat—encompassing 1,266 rural and tribal
villages and 160 urban slum Anganwadi centers.
PROJECT DETAILS Pisciculture - an inclusive fisheries-based livelihood promotion project has been launched
in Dharni targeting tribals, fishing communities, women SHGs, migrant workers and youth
with the objective to utilize existing waterbodies for ensured nutrition, livelihood, and
income security by leveraging mainstream support and imparting better management
system.

Dharni block has great potential for fisheries-based livelihood. As per government record,
it has 144 numbers of (1750 hectare) community ponds, 120 seasonal water bodies (1197
hectare) and 24 perennial waterbodies (553 hectare).

Apart from these records, more than 600 small and seasonal waterbodies are developed
under MANREGA and watershed program. Bringing all into fisheries and aquaculture-
based livelihood will bring enough food, nutrition, and livelihood in tribal community.

Currently, we have established Aqua School in Dharni, aimed at organizing and

conducting training for interested beneficiaries in fisheries and allied activities at the local
level. The project has set up three farm ponds using an integrated farming approach and
three Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems, which are being managed by local Self-Help
Groups (SHGs). This year, our proposal includes developing and establishing a hatchery
unit for large-scale production of local seeds to supply to the existing farm ponds and
fishery units in Dharni.

JOB SUMMARY The position is based out of Dharni. A candidate will be required to shift to Dharni.
Monitoring of the existing established Aqua School, Farm ponds and Recirculatory
Aquaculture System, establishment of IMC Hatchery in this year and engagement with the
government stakeholders requires full-time commitment.
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ROLES AND • Overlooking the IMC Hatchery Establishment and its management
RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure better functioning of Recirculatory Aquaculture System unit
• Operating Aqua School and information centre on regular basis
• Monitoring the functioning of farm ponds, integrated farming and related processes
• Provide handholding support to farmers in doing best practices
• Compiling water quality test based on advisory support for each pond
• Ensure better functioning of Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) units
• Coordinating with Nutrition and FSL team, Training Program lead and Jaljeevika team
and organizing trainings for interested farmers/project beneficiaries, fish farmers,
community collectives (SHGs) and groups of micro entrepreneurs and submitting
training reports
• Playing a key role in formation of Aqua FPO, the block level Fish Farmers’ Producer
Organisation
• Conducting periodic meetings with Govt. departments like Rural and Tribal
department, Livelihood mission, Women and Child Development Dept. and other
fisheries allied services/ schemes and strengthening collaborations for linking the
project beneficiaries with different government schemes
• Project data management, report writing and submission, writing success stories,
internal as well as donor presentation
KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal
• Program Manager- hierarchical relationship
• Deputy Project Manager- direct report and delegation of project deliverables
• Project teams at other locations: Cross functional learning and exchange of
intervention strategies
External
• Local governmental and non-governmental partners: exchange of information.
• Other NGOs
QUALIFICATION & Essential:
EXPERIENCE • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Fisheries
• 2 to 3 years of experience in Pisciculture and allied services.
• Hands-on experience in IMC Hatchery development will be highly preferable.
SKILLS & • Highly motivated to work at grassroots level, Strong mobilising skills, Networking and
COMPETENCIES project management skills
• Good Communication Skills-Flexibility – Autonomy - reporting skills – knowledge of
Marathi/Hindi/English language

Please send your updated CV to jobs@actionagainsthunger.in with the subject line

‘Application for the post of Aquaculture Extension Lead-Dharni.’