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Salary and Benefits

MVR 4,465 - MVR 8,227
1. Training and travel expenses related to service under this contract will be covered by the project budget.
2. S/he shall participate in the Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme as required by the Maldives Pension Law and its regulations.
3. Medical insurance coverage will be provided.
4. S/he will be given an allowance called “Ramadan Allowance” as per the rules of the Government, prior to the beginning of the month of Ramadan. The allowance will be entitled only to Muslims.

Job Description

https://gazette.gov.mv/iulaan/318058

The Project Management Unit (PMU) wishes to contract Fishery Assistant to support the science activities of component 2 (Improved and innovative implementation, enforcement and monitoring of fisheries management plans and sharing results with SWIO countries) of the Project. The objective of the assignment is to support the Research Assistant and Research and Science Specialist to implement the science activities to be undertaken under the component.

The overall responsibilities of the Fishery Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Assist the Research Assistant in organizing field work and administrative tasks related to implementing the activities of the science component of the Project.
2. Conduct field visits to islands/landing sites and conduct sampling/data collection from the Maldives fisheries
3. Carry out fishery sampling at Male’ market, Hulhumale’ port or other landing sites as required
4. Participate in fishing trips to collect detailed operational data from the fisheries
5. Assist/carry out preparatory tasks to conduct the field sampling
6. Assist the Research Assistant in entering and compiling the data sets generated from field work ensuring all data are entered on a regular basis
7. Assist the trip leader in preparing/prepare field trip reports to summarize the activities of the field trip
8. Ensure field equipment is in good working condition prior to and after each field trip. Conduct literature research and prepare awareness and other materials when required.
9. Assist and work closely with the PMU in arranging workshops/trainings related to the activities of the component
10. Obtain, fix, preserve and assist in shipping biological and tissue samples
11. Assist the Research Assistant, Research and Science Specialist and the PMU in preparing updates and reporting documents to be submitted to the World Bank and the Project Steering Committee.
12. Any other task assigned by the Project may be necessary for the performance of the duties for the project.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of Secondary School Education (GCE O’Level)
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Dhivehi.
• Computer literacy; able to use Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint

• Ability to interact with multiple staff in the relevant agencies and respond to and liaise with stakeholders from industry and private sector.
• The successful individual must be willing to work for extended periods without direct supervision and travel to islands within the project area.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Should have strong and proactive interpersonal communicative skills, experience in team leadership and participatory management.

Additional Skills

• Knowledge on key concepts of data and database management.

• Comfortable working onboard fishing vessels and grouper cages for long hours and in water activities if required.
• Good swimming and snorkeling skills.
• Advance Open Water diving certification will be an added advantage.

 

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Not Specified

Minimum Qualification

Ordinary Level (OLevel)

Documents to Submit

Documents

• • Expression of Interest
• • Curriculum Vitae
• • Copy of National ID Card/Passport
• • Accredited copies of Academic Qualifications
• • Copies of Employment /Job reference letters

Other Information

Industries

• Scientific research and development

Occupations

• Researcher, Fisheries

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Field of work

• Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary