Post level: Nationally Recruited Staff
Type of contract: Fixed term contract
Language(s) required: English (native/fluent writing and oral skills)
About the Position
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of Scientist based in Malawi and the GIZ Project Leader and Senior Scientist based in Zambia, the Research Assistant will provide assistance in helping carry out field activities under the GIZ funded project titled ‘Piloting inclusive business and entrepreneurial models for smallholder fish farmers and poor value chain actors in Zambia and Malawi (2019-2022)’.
The successful candidate will be responsible to:
Requirements
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills
Benefits
WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, provident fund contribution, paid leave and others.
Our Offer
The position will be based in Zomba, at the National Aquaculture Center, Domasi, Malawi. Interviews are expected to be held in March 2021 and only shortlisted candidate will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful candidate should be available to commence as soon as possible for an initial of one(1) yearfixed term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding situation.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by 16 March 2021:
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.
Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.
WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.
People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.
We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.