Aquaculture and Hatchery Management

VA No.: UNDP/VA25/01

Position Title: Aquaculture and Hatchery Management

Duty Station: Homebased

Duration: 80 days between 25th January 2025 to 24th December 2025

Contract Type: Consultancy

Vacancy Date of Issue: 12 January 2025

Vacancy Closure Date: 18 January 2025

National or International consultancy: National

TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO APPLY

1. CV or P11 Form including 3 references must be submitted online in PDF along with your Education Graduation Certificate.
2. Proposal/Letter of interest:

• Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work.
• Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20250112160506/DzbNHw13cyUWCFYhxvIt4PKO0

1. To review the full TOR, please follow link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DkJY5X9F4jTep4MaX2rHKaPfiiXKU2Z9/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102555487923656489885&rtpof=true&sd=true
2. Use the English language only.
3. indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
4. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
5. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
6. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced degree in aquaculture and hatchery management and development, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications or qualifications related to aquaculture, aquatic ecosystems, and species.

Experiences:

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in aquaculture and hatchery management and development or related fields.
• Technical knowledge about various fish species (native fish), their life cycles, habitat requirements, and breeding processes.
• Understanding of aquatic ecosystem management, Iraqi marshlands ecosystem, and conservation practices.
• Experience with aquaculture systems design and operations, including water quality management, fish health management, and feeding practices.
• Ability to conduct research and analyse data on fish populations, growth rates, and environmental conditions.
• Proficiency in using aquaculture equipment and technology such as pumps, water quality meters, and feeders.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and address issues that may impact the native fish species or the productivity of an aquaculture system.
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines pertaining to aquaculture and the ability to ensure compliance with the same.

Language:

• English, Arabic.