We are looking for Aquaculture Interns!
The Aquaculture Interns will assist the Aquaculture Sub-department in delivering technical
support to small-scale fish farmers under Aquarech LTD programs. Their primary role will be to
support the implementation of aquaculture technical components and build farmers’ capacity to
adopt sustainable practices.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in training and capacity-building sessions on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP)
for fish farmers.
2. Provide technical advice to farmers on pond and cage management.
3. Support farmers in setting up and maintaining sustainable aquaculture systems.
4. Conduct field visits to monitor farmer activities and provide hands-on assistance.
5. Encourage and assist farmers in downloading and utilizing the Aquarech Farmer App for
farm management and data tracking.
6. Collect and analyze field data for program reporting and improvement.
7. Support awareness campaigns on sustainable aquaculture practices.
8. Assist in organizing community outreach and farmer engagement events.
support to small-scale fish farmers under Aquarech LTD programs. Their primary role will be to
support the implementation of aquaculture technical components and build farmers’ capacity to
adopt sustainable practices.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in training and capacity-building sessions on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP)
for fish farmers.
2. Provide technical advice to farmers on pond and cage management.
3. Support farmers in setting up and maintaining sustainable aquaculture systems.
4. Conduct field visits to monitor farmer activities and provide hands-on assistance.
5. Encourage and assist farmers in downloading and utilizing the Aquarech Farmer App for
farm management and data tracking.
6. Collect and analyze field data for program reporting and improvement.
7. Support awareness campaigns on sustainable aquaculture practices.
8. Assist in organizing community outreach and farmer engagement events.
Qualifications and Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, or a related field (recent
graduates are encouraged to apply).
● Basic understanding of aquaculture practices and pond/cage management.
● Proficiency in using mobile applications and technology to support farming.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Ability to work in rural settings and interact with small-scale farmers within preferred
county.
● Willingness to travel frequently to field sites.
Location: Field Based in preferred counties
