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Salary and Benefits

MVR 4,465 - MVR 8,000

Job Description

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources is implementing Maldives –Transforming Fisheries Sector Management in South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project financed by the World Bank. The aim of the Project is to strengthen regional, evidence-based fisheries management in the South-West Indian Ocean Region and to improve competitiveness in the fisheries sector in the Maldives.  

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 relevant and respective activities of the Project include: (a) scientific monitoring of the tuna and non-tuna fisheries to contribute to the enhanced understanding of the fishery and stock status of the species; (b) scientific observation of fishing trips to understand the operational aspects of fishing trips in detail; (c) biological studies on key reef, tuna and live-bait species important for the Maldives fisheries; (d) resource assessment of key species in the reef associated fisheries; (e) population structure and connectivity of key reef and live-bait species; (f) documenting the fishing grounds and seasonality of tuna and non-tuna fisheries and (g) establish baseline population information for data limited invertebrate species.

The Fishery Assistant will be expected to report to the Research and Science Specialist and to work closely with the Research Assistant and other members of the PMU, technical staff of MoFOR and MMRI as well as with the project members from the World Bank.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

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

1. 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.

1. 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

• Fishing
• Scientific research and development

Occupations

• Researcher, Fisheries

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• Contract

Field of work

• Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary