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.
About the Position
The Research Analyst will contribute to the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of research project in Malawi and the region. The successful candidate have key responsibilities in the following areas:
- Assist Scientist and Country Research Lead in the development of research proposals, progress reports and final reports pertaining to projects in line with WorldFish SoPs.
- Assist Research Scientist and other experts in the compilation of research activities with a focus on project outputs, outcomes and impact, and working in collaboration with the MEL team to report the project indicators in MEL.
- Coordinate field trips and preparation of budgets and activity reports and outcomes following project milestones.
- Process and analyze data and prepare draft scientific articles and other publications related to project(s).
- Assist in planning and conducting Center sponsored conferences, workshops, training courses, field days and other activities related to research, development and technology transfer in strict compliance to WorldFish SoPs.
- Assisting in planning and conducting training and capacity building for national partners.
- Support science publication development through compilation of reports and references relevant to the technical reports of the projects.
- Develop innovative and creative ideas to assist project team on technical subject matters and project management.
- Contribute to strategic planning for the development of national programs which include among others – Sustainable Aquaculture, Resilient Small-Scale Fisheries and Value Chains and Nutrition, and cross-cutting research activities in Gender and MEL.
Requirements
This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:
- Master of Science Degree in Agriculture Science, Agribusiness, Agriculture Economics or any equivalent qualification from a recognized university – specializing in any of the following: aquaculture, fisheries science, fisheries nutrition, entrepreneurship will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years working experience in research and development, projects monitoring and in a coordination position.
- Experience in implementing and managing complex projects.
- Ability to think clearly and analytically, setting priority, meeting deadlines, solving problems and making timely decision.
- Ability to develop state of the art research activities.
- Strong statistical skills.
- Ability to draft research proposals, reports and publications, with demonstration of publication of research work in peer reviewed journals in the last 3 years as an added advantage.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- Proficient in English language both verbal and written.
- Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SSPS, GPS etc.
- Ability to research, plan, implement technical programs related to your work area.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet schedules and deadlines.
- Proven ability to work in teams.
- Must have personal values that align to WorldFish values of LEAD.
- Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including facilitating missions by WorldFish senior leadership, donors, partner organizations and media teams is preferred.
- Ability to write proposals/concept notes and reports.
- Ability to create an enabling environment allowing all to participate, counsel, contribute, innovate and learn.
Benefits
Salary & Benefits
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position with a salary circa MWK669,000/- per month. WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, 15% employer provident fund contribution, paid leave and others.
Our Offer
The position will be based in Zomba, Malawi. Interviews are expected to begin in February/March 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and expected to attend the virtual interview session. The successful candidate should be available to commence as soon as possible for an initial of one (01) year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of contract renewal depending on performance and funding situation.
Position: Research Analyst
Location: Zomba, Malawi
Application Deadline: 20 February 2022
Type of contract: One (01) year fixed-term contract (with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding)
Language(s) required: English (proficient/fluent writing and oral skills)
