Job Opportunity for Project Manager/ Researcher at WorldFish in Odisha

Position: Project Manager/ Researcher

Location: Odisha, India

Application Deadline: 23 July 2022

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract (Tenure: 2 years up to 3 years contract, open for renewable contract)

Language(s) required: English (proficient/fluent writing and oral skills)

About WorldFish

WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty across Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the lives of millions of women, men and youth.

Fish and other aquatic foods grown in and harvested from oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds provide income for more than 800 million people and provide 3.3 billion with 20% of their animal protein intake. Our focus on sustainability makes sure that the way we produce and use these foods today means a plentiful future of generations to come.

Our evidence-based solutions range in scale from households to global policies and spans across six interlinked themes: nutrition, gender, climate, sustainability, economy and COVID-19.

We champion aquatic foods for healthy people and planet and believe that a sustainable blue planet of well-nourished children, women and men is within our reach.

Communications for impact are a critical element of our new strategy and seek to advance WorldFish’s global thought leadership in addressing critical sustainable development challenges (such as nutrition, climate change, gender and social inclusion, environmental sustainability, etc.) through research and innovation on aquatic food systems. Together with our strategic funding and implementing partners, we want to influence, develop, deliver and scale high-impact research and evidence-based innovations and policy recommendations that support vulnerable communities in low-and middle-income countries to meet their 2030 SDGs.

Objective

Build the resilience of aquatic food systems and realize their full potential for nature, people and climate by tackling systemic challenges such as data gaps, power asymmetries, water resource mismanagement, limited research investment and missed opportunities for scaling through agricultural innovation systems.

Area of Expertise

Oversight of project implementation in Odisha and integration with other areas.

Level of Seniority Required

Researcher (minimum of 5 years of post-PhD relevant experience).

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the work package in Odisha, India and ensure it is well integrated with partner priorities and other national project.
• Communicate research findings to key stakeholders and policymakers for scaling and uptake of the project.
• Cross-country analysis and coordination in the project and partners.
• Provide substantial research contribution to the four focus countries.
• Deliver supporting outputs: policy briefs, research articles.

Requirements

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• Excellent ability to manage partnerships with external collaborators and groups.
• Demonstrated skills in reporting on program/project activities and budgets.
• Experience in supervising research staff.
• Demonstrated ability to perform critical analyses of own & others’ research.
• Sustained and consistent excellent publications record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in effective interactions in a multicultural setting with other researchers and with policymakers, donors, and civil society, facilitating impact of research & capacity strengthening.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills with demonstrated excellence in written and oral presentations.
• Work experience and a good understanding of coastal aquatic food systems and the role of aquatic foods in rural livelihoods.
• Expertise with national policies spanning many sectors, and the ability to tie together those priorities to form coalitions around integrated co-production of development pathways that span sectors of government agencies, non-government organizations and civil society.
• Demonstrated publications and key stakeholder engagement record.
• Communicating research to a broad spectrum of stakeholders (researchers, academicians, policymakers, local partners.

Benefits

This position is open to all Nationals and Internationals applicants. WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave and others.

Recruitment Process

The position will be based in Odisha, India. Interviews are expected to begin in July/August 2022 and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the interview session.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 23 July 2022:

• A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate for this role referring to the key responsibilities and what you would bring to the role;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following categories: direct supervisor, internal peer, and/or direct report. None of the referees will be contacted without your permission.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.