Junior Project Officer (JPO) in Aquaculture

Job Description

Main responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating project activities, timelines, and milestones.
• Support the Project Manager and senior staff in implementing project objectives and activities.
• Conduct field visits to monitor and analyze data to support project field trial activities.
• Draft reports, summaries, and updates on project progress for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare presentation materials and support the communication of project outcomes to partners.
• Support the coordination with local and national stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
• Support the coordination and collaboration with the private sector.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating workshops, training, and meetings.
• Assist M&E of project activities.

Main tasks:

• Provide highest-quality technical monitoring of the project innovation trials on improving water quality and preventing disease in shrimp production;
• Perform a variety of tasks required for pilot models under the project, especially applying pond oxygenation & dissolved oxygen related to disease prevention in shrimp production;
• Work closely with private sector partners and Can Tho University to monitor and evaluate the practical testing of the “active oxygen” solutions in shrimp farms;
• Provide basic technical support to aquaculture farmers, assisting them in adopting sustainable practices;
• Work with technical teams on setting up trials, tests, or pilot projects;
• Organize, compile, and manage project data in databases and spreadsheets;
• Ensure data is collected accurately and systematically for analysis;
• Ensure all information and data records for the monitoring and evaluation of the project;
• Draft terms of reference and recruit short-term service providers;
• Assist in promoting awareness about sustainable aquaculture practices within local communities;
• Gather feedback from stakeholders to inform project improvements;
• Builds a network to relevant stakeholders, partners and the project team;
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information between all involved stakeholders;
• Provide other support if required.

Job Requirement

Minimum requirements:

• University degree in aquaculture, environment science, biotechnology, water management or other relevant fields;
• At least 2 years practical experience in related fields of water management;
• Comprehensive knowledge of water management, shrimp aquaculture, waste treatment in aquaculture;
• Knowledgeable on impact of climate change, smart aquaculture, sustainable use of natural resources at community level, coastal ecosystems;
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work well in a team;
• Experience working in the Mekong Delta is a strong asset;
• Very strong knowledge of data monitoring, qualitative and quantitative analysis and reporting;
• Very good skills in English language, in speaking, reading and (report) writing, proficiency in MS Office.

GIZ is committed to create an appreciative work environment, irrespective of age, ethnic background and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and worldview, sexual orientation and social background. We ensure human resource processes live up to the diverse competencies and talents of all employees, as well as satisfy our performance expectations.

What we can offer to the successful candidates:

• Good working environment
• Competitive compensation and benefit packages such as contribution of all compulsory insurances, providing with the additional health care, the annual health check-up and the 24-hours accident insurance.
• Covering all travel expenses with travel allowances when traveling on business
• And good policy on training and development