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WorldFish Senior Research Analyst Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
WorldFish Zambia looking for “Senior Research Analyst”.
Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 20th February, 2024.
WorldFish is an international, non-for-profit research organization that works to reduce hunger, malnutrition and poverty by improving fisheries and aquaculture. With a 45-years track record of leading-edge science, WorldFish generates research evidence and innovations to inform sustainable practices and inclusive policies that enable better livelihoods and healthier diets for millions of poor people, particularly women, who depend on fish for food, nutrition and income. WorldFish is a member of CGIAR , the world’s largest global partnership on agriculture research and innovation for a food secure future. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia and with regional offices across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, WorldFish leads the cross-disciplinary CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH).
The WorldFish has published a job vacancy announcement on 05th February, 2024 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Senior Research Analyst to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | WorldFish |
| Position | Senior Research Analyst |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five (05) year’s |
| Application Deadline | 20th February, 2024 |
WorldFish Job Vacancy 2024
About the Position: Climate variability (high temperatures, cold spell, heavy rain, and dry spell) and extremes (floods, drought) have a profound influence on fisheries and aquaculture in SADC region. For instance, the Northern and Luapula provinces of Zambia face increased rainfall, longer rain seasons, lower temperatures, and strong winds, affecting fisheries and aquaculture in various ways. The Southern province is plagued by drought and dry spells. To address these climate variabilities induces risks, building climate resilience and institutional adaptability to shocks are critical to strengthen institutional capacity and knowledge towards adaptation and mitigation of impacts of climate change and build resilience to other vulnerabilities to the aquatic food systems sector in this region. In doing so, WorldFish will set-up an open-source digital information system for managers and value chain actors of fisheries and aquaculture in Zambia and Malawi to provide climate information services to manage climate risks along with disseminating fish value chain information and sharing application and hands-on training on digital apps. These activities will be held under the scope of the Programme for Improving Fisheries Governance and Blue Economy Trade Corridors in SADC Region, which is funded by the African Development Bank. The key deliverables of the digital fisheries information system component of the project would be knowledge products, planning tools and training.
Position in Organization:
- Senior Research Analyst
- Location: Lusaka, Zambia
- National
- Full time
- Deadline: 20th February, 2024
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree in Aquaculture/Fisheries Management/Natural Resource Management/Climate Change or closely related field with strong knowledge on Climate relevant issues for fisheries and aquaculture value chains. A PhD will be an added advantage.
Experience:
- 5 years or more of relevant experience on Fisheries and Aquaculture systems and practices in SADC region
- Demonstrated research and development experience on climate adaptation and/or climate risks management measures for fisheries and aquaculture in SADC region.
- Proven data analysis skills
- Proven ability to conduct field surveys, trainings and workshops.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in working with interdisciplinary research staff .
Language Requirement:
- Scientific writing skills in English.
- Proficient in English language both verbal and written- evidence of previous report/ publications desirable.
How to Apply WorldFish Senior Research Analyst Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://apply.workable.com/worldfish/j/F5173D756E/
The Closing Date: 20th February, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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