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Salary and Benefits

MVR 5,020 - MVR 8,977
1. Research Assistant shall be paid monthly remuneration of MVR 5020.00/- (Five Thousand and Twenty Rufiyaa Only) for the services provided by the Research Assistant, except for unauthorized leave.
2. Research Assistant will be entitled to a monthly service allowance of MVR 1500/- (One Thousand Five Hundred Rufiyaa Only), and a special duty allowance that is 35% of the basic salary per month.
3. Research Assistant is also entitled to a monthly supporting-co allowance of MVR 700/- (Seven Hundred Rufiyaa Only) per month.
4. Training and travel expenses under the PMU as budgeted under the Project and approved by implementing agencies.
5. S/he shall participate in the “Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme” as required by the Maldives Pension Law and its regulations.

Job Description

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture is implementing Maldives –Sustainable Fisheries Resources Development Project financed by the World Bank. The Project Management Unit (PMU) set up within the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture will manage the project. The project will be implemented in accordance with the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), Project’s Procurement Manual, and the Project’s Financial Management Manual all of which are consistent with the World Bank’s guidelines and procedures on procurement and financial management.

The aim of the Project are as follows: (a) at the larger South-West Indian Ocean Region, to improve the management of selected priority fisheries at regional, national and community levels; and (b) at  the national level, the overall development objective would be to enhance the government’s capacity to manage and govern the fisheries sector, including formulating appropriate adaptive sector policies; to ensure sustainability of marine fisheries; and to development of mariculture as an important source of inclusive growth of economy, income and jobs, to be able to respond to changing needs of the Indian Ocean region.

 

1. OBJECTIVES OF ASSIGNMENT

 

The Project Management Unit (PMU) wishes to contract a Research Assistant to work on the Tuna Sampling Program of the project for the attainment of Project objectives. The objective of the assignment is to assist the Research/Science Coordinator and Tuna Sampling Program Officer to implement the activities to be undertaken under the project.

The relevant and respective activities of the Project include: (a) strengthening of the tuna sampling program to achieve the national reporting requirements to Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC); (b) coordinate nationwide reef fishery sampling to assess stock status of exploited species; (c) coordinate sampling and research of grouper fishery to assess stock status and guide sustainable management of the fishery (d) coordinate and align research outputs to the needs of fisheries management and implementation of fisheries management plans.

The Research Assistant will be expected to report to the Tuna Sampling Program Officer and to work closely with the Research/Science Coordinator of the project and other members of the PMU, as well as with the project members from the World Bank.

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

• Assist in organizing field work and administrative tasks related to Strengthening the Tuna Sampling Program
• Assist Tuna Sampling Program Officer in data management – that is including but not limited to, ensuring data are entered on a regular basis, maintenance of a proper filing system for completed datasheets, establishing and maintenance of a data backup system etc.
• Assist Tuna Sampling Program Officer in carrying out analysis and reporting of research outcomes.
• Assist in procurement of equipment and preparation of survey guides, data sheets, and other materials required for the research program.
• Carry out relevant literature research and prepare awareness materials on best practices of the respective fishery management.
• Maintain an adequate stock of field data sheet logbooks
• Assist in arranging workshops/trainings
• Preparation of awareness and outreach materials.
• Participation in field work and field surveys if needed.
• Assist in data management, research activities and participate in field trips of MMRI’s fishery related research activities when required.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Not Specified

Minimum Qualification

Advanced Level (ALevel) / Advance Certificate

Documents to Submit

Documents

• Expression of Interests, CV, Copy of National ID Card, Copies of Academic Certificates

Other Information

Industries

• Fishing
• Scientific research and development

Occupations

• Researcher, Fisheries

Employment Type

• Contract