WWF is seeking to hire a competent and motivated Fisheries Officer for its office in Tanzania to be based in Kilwa.
Main Tasks
The Fisheries officer, supports formation and capacity building of BMUs, CFMAs and associated networks including fish resources monitoring. S/he facilitates Catch Assessment Survey (CAS) data collection, analysis and reporting. S/he closely supports the project and programme to develop Local Area Management Strategy for Priority Fisheries (Prawns, Octopus and the Small pelagic), develop local area management plan at village (BMUs) and CFMA levels as well as supports development and updating fisheries community by-laws (BMU patrols) that advance sustainable fisheries resource management in their respective village waters.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of a university degree in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Zoology or related disciplines including Environmental Science, Range Management, and Natural Resources Management; A masters will be an added advantage but it is not a must. At least three years of experience as Biologist or Ecologist in and outside Protected Areas in the country (Game Reserves, National Parks or Ngorongoro Conservation Area); Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data and report writing;
Mode of application
Applications must include a complete Cover Letter & CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Culture Manager, via email to: hresources@wwftz.org by Thursday 24th March 2022 at 4:30 pm.
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