Living Roots Network is looking for an experienced Technical Manager – Aquaculture Systems to lead the technical planning, design, implementation and quality assurance of its aquaculture initiatives. The role involves developing sustainable aquaculture systems, establishing operational standards, ensuring compliance with recognised quality and certification frameworks, and providing technical guidance to field teams and community-based aquaculture operators. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in aquaculture systems, fish health management, water quality, biosecurity and technical project management, along with the ability to strengthen operational efficiency and improve aquaculture productivity.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical planning, engineering design and establishment of sustainable aquaculture systems.
- Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering water quality management, feed management, disease prevention and biosecurity.
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards and certification requirements, including HACCP, GAP and ISO frameworks.
- Provide technical guidance, capacity support and troubleshooting assistance to field teams and community-based aquaculture operators.
- Conduct regular technical audits of aquaculture clusters to evaluate system performance, operational efficiency and production yields.
- Monitor aquaculture practices and recommend improvements to strengthen productivity, quality and sustainability.
What we are looking for
- A Master's degree in Fisheries Science, Aquaculture or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in technical project management within the aquaculture or fisheries sector.
- Strong understanding of fish health management, water quality parameters, disease control and biosecurity practices.
- Working knowledge of quality assurance and certification frameworks, including HACCP, GAP and ISO.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement and monitor aquaculture systems.
- Strong technical problem-solving, team coordination and field management capabilities.
What we offer
- An opportunity to lead and contribute to sustainable aquaculture development initiatives.
- A role involving technical leadership, field implementation and community-level engagement.
- Opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams and strengthen sustainable fisheries and aquaculture systems.
- Professional growth through hands-on experience in developing and managing aquaculture projects.