Research Assistant

IITA; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization seeks a Research Assistant to support aquaculture projects in Nigeria. The role includes assisting with training programs for farmers, monitoring tilapia hatcheries, and maintaining farm data records. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have substantial experience in aquaculture operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in Aquaculture farm operations, particularly tilapia.
• Experience in donor-funded or non-profit environments valued.

Responsabilités

• Assist in scaling up the tilapia seed supply system.
• Support training programs for beneficiary farmers.
• Collect data and monitor fry production and sales.

Connaissances

Data collection

Farm record keeping

Monitoring

Data processing

Formation

HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries and aquaculture/Animal Science

Description du poste

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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 for generations to come.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf WorldFish seeks suitable Nigeria Nationals for the position below at the Country Office in Ibadan.

Position: Research Assistant (2 Positions)

Closing Date: 3 July 2025

DUTIES:

• Assist in the scaling programme of WorldFish Nigeria to expand the decentralized tilapia seed supply system.
• Liaise with established satellite tilapia hatcheries in Delta, Kwara, and Nasarawa States for monitoring and data collection on fry production and sales.
• Support the selection of beneficiary farmers for training in best management practices of tilapia farming.
• Assist in organizing training programmes for selected beneficiary farmers in the identified states.
• Identify potential SME hatcheries to establish new tilapia satellite hatcheries in the selected states.
• Support the implementation of input distribution to selected tilapia satellite hatcheries.
• Report operational issues to the Officer-in-Charge of Nigeria for troubleshooting.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries and aquaculture/Animal Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Aquaculture farm operations, particularly in Tilapia in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience in aquaculture farm data collection and farm record keeping and monitoring, preferably in donor funded or not for profit environment set up.
• Have basic knowledge of data processing and analysis.

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.