Field Facilitator (Temporary)
WorldFish, East Timor

Position: Field Facilitator (Temporary)

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste

Application Deadline: 16 October 2022

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. WorldFish is part of CGIAR, the world's largest agricultural research and innovation network. For more information, please visit https://www.worldfishcenter.org.

About the Position

The Field Facilitator will provide support to WorldFish’s Partnership for Aquaculture Development in Timor-Leste - Phase 2 (PADTL2) Project Leader and key team members in the following areas:

• Attend initial orientation by Project Coordinator to familiarize with FFS (farmer field school) sessions, reporting systems and job scopes
• Support farmers in developing their activity plans and adoption of aquaculture BMP (better management practices) in the field for their responsible farmer clusters
• Report the progress of farmers’ production cycle and challenges they face follows the project’s designated monitoring system (pond book)
• Complete the weekly update and planning report
• Work closely with village chief/village council to ensure involvement of community members
• Coordinate the local training sessions and meetings with farmers, WorldFish and MAF (Ministry Agriculture and Fisheries) officers at the field
• Assist in implementation of surveys related to the project
• Continuously communicate farmers’ issues to WorldFish and MAF suco extension officer and assist with resolution

Requirements

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

• High school with 1-year relevance experience working with local community.
• Knowledgeable, literate, enthusiastic members of the community.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with project leader and project working group.
• Basic knowledge and skills in pond aquaculture.
• Basic communications skills in English.
• Fluency in Tetum language and local languages according to site location.

Benefits

Salary amp; Benefits

This is a 6 months temporary position with salary commensurate to the responsibilities of this position. WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package inclusive of comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) paid annual leave, insurance coverage for staff, and pension/provident fund contribution.

Our Offer

The successful Field Facilitator will be based in PADTL2 Project Municipalities, namely Baucau, Lautem, and Viqueque Timor-Leste. Interviews are expected to be held by end ofOctober 2022 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 6 months temporary 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 October 2022:

• A cover letter including a 1-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 category: direct supervisor,

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