YPSA is implementing a project titled “Agriculture Unit” in collaboration with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF).
Job Title: Fisheries Officer
Duration: Up to June 2025 (Extendable upon performance)
No. of Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Chattogram
Monthly Salary: Consolidated BDT 50,000/- with other admissible benefits as per the project-approved budget.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
The Fisheries Officer will work under the direct supervision of the focal person and perform the following duties:
- Assist in planning, monitoring, and supervising the implementation of Agriculture Unit fisheries activities.
- Identify potential microenterprises (MEs) and provide technical support at the cluster level.
- Select MEs for demonstration, set up demonstration activities, and follow up.
- Prepare training manuals, leaflets, and case stories related to the fisheries sector.
- Conduct training on climate-resilient techniques, GAqP/GMP, and climate change vulnerability.
- Organize field days, exposure visits, meetings, workshops, seminars, and fairs.
- Explore circular economy, value-added product diversification, and new market potentiality.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports as required by management.
- Maintain linkages with government departments, academicians, value-chain actors, and private sector companies.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the senior management of the organization.
Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc. in Fisheries/Marine Sciences from a UGC-approved university.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in Fisheries, Marine Sciences, Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Fisheries Biology and Genetics, or Fisheries Technology.
Experience Requirement:
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in the relevant sector (only full-time work experience after graduation will be considered).
- Experience with PKSF projects or projects funded by multilateral development partners will be preferred.
- Experience in enterprise development projects will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of resource efficiency, HACCP, product diversification, certification, environment, climate change, and vulnerability.
- Practical experience in developing training modules, leaflets, and case stories.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and relevant applications.
Age Limit:
Maximum 40 years of age on the last date of application.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit relevant hard copy documents including:
- CV with a cover letter
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Photocopies of all academic and experience certificates
- NID copy
Application Deadline: 06/03/2025
Submission Address: Chief Executive, YPSA, House # F10 (P), Road # 13, Block # B, Chandgaon R/A, Chattogram- 4212
YPSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection and gender sensitivity. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion will be considered a disqualification. Smokers are discouraged from applying.
For emergency queries, contact: 02334470996 (Office hours, excluding government holidays)
YPSA Human Resource Management and Development Department