Aquaculture/Fisheries Technician at Aquada Development Corporation

Job Description

• Aquada Development Corporation operates a sizable fish farm and (floating) fish feed production facility. We are undertaking an outgrower scheme to enable smallholder aquaculture farms in local communities.
• This effort will include education of local communities in aquaculture but also technical support of operating fish farms to improve feed ratio conversion (FCR) and overall profitability.
• Aquada is looking for an aquaculture/fisheries specialist to drive the aquaculture outgrower effort.
  

Requirements

• The right candidate MUST have three (3) years' experience working in an actual aquaculture operation. In addition, the ideal candidate will be expected to bring hands-on experience running a Commercial aquaculture operation.
• This job is in Umuahia and candidates will be expected to reside in Umuahia.
• Given the marketplace demands, this position may require training activities and support operations on weekends.
• Ideal candidates will be expected to have training in aquaculture or fishery management.
• However, practical experience will be weighed heavily over mere academic experience.