Aquaculture Interns at AquaRech LTD

Job Description

• The Aquaculture Interns will assist the Aquaculture Sub-department in delivering technical support to small-scale fish farmers under Aquarech LTD programs. Their primary role will be to support the implementation of aquaculture technical components and build farmers' capacity to adopt sustainable practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in training and capacity-building sessions on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP) for fish farmers.
• Provide technical advice to farmers on pond and cage management.
• Support farmers in setting up and maintaining sustainable aquaculture systems.
• Conduct field visits to monitor farmer activities and provide hands-on assistance.
• Encourage and assist farmers in downloading and utilizing the Aquarech Farmer App for farm management and data tracking.
• Collect and analyze field data for program reporting and improvement.
• Support awareness campaigns on sustainable aquaculture practices.
• Assist in organizing community outreach and farmer engagement events.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, diploma and certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, or a related field (recent graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Basic understanding of aquaculture practices and pond/cage management.
• Proficiency in using mobile applications and technology to support farming.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in rural settings and interact with small-scale farmers within preferred county.
• Willingness to live next to the beach in the lake and travel frequently to field sites.