Field Manager

Location

Eluru | India

Job description

Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI) is seeking a talented Field Manager, operating under the designation as Program Coordinator, to support our farmer program—the Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture. This program works to improve the lives of farmed fishes, and we work collaboratively with farmers to do that.

This role would involve you managing data collectors, onboarding new farmers, and implementing programmatic improvements, amongst other tasks. There will be significant time spent in both the office and the field.

Required Criteria

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Social Sciences, or other sciences; OR 1 year of experience in the aquaculture, development, environmental protection, or animal advocacy domains.
• Willing to live in rural communities in Andhra Pradesh.
• Excited to work extensively in the field.
• Ability to manage other team members and farmer relationships.
• Fluent in oral and written Telugu and English.

Ideal Criteria

Ideally, you have all of the following characteristics, although we encourage you to apply even if you only have some of them:​​

• Previous management experience.
• Previous experience in global development, particularly agricultural initiatives.
• Previous experience with aquaculture or animal protection.
• Previous experience working with state governments.
• Ability to drive a motorbike or scooter.
• Fluent in oral and written English.

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