Position: Consultant (Research & Data Analyst)
Location: Dili, Timor Leste
Application Deadline: 21 August 2022
Type of contract: Consultancy Contract
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.
Background
Fish is a rich source of micronutrients and essential fatty acids, which are crucial to cognitive and physical development. Yet, in Timor-Leste, fish are an underutilized resource in many areas.
WorldFish is an international non-profit organization that partners with national and municipal governments around the world to undertake targeted research in aquatic food systems to help achieve national objectives around food security, nutrition and poverty alleviation. We have been working in Timor-Leste, based at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, for 10 years, and our focus is on improving the lives of small-scale fishers and fish farmers through innovation and knowledge to achieve ecological sustainability, good governance, equitable distribution of benefits and social ecological resilience in the face of external shocks.
Under the guidance of the Project Leader, the research analyst will further WorldFish\u2019s fieldwork and research capacity in Timor-Leste with a specific focus on data from aquatic food systems (fisheries and aquaculture). This position is very suitable for a dynamic and ambitious individual looking to develop technical research and facilitation skills in the field of fisheries and agriculture sciences. It should be recognized that this role requires digital and numerical abilities, and involves capacity building and mentoring of partners and community stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibilities
Support research operations, data collection, validation and management, and reporting on project sites around Timor-Leste. Manage PeskAAS data collectors\u2019 regular and timely collection and digital submission of fish landings and sales from remote sites; provide technical support and data validation. Update, deploy, and train local staff and partners in the use of digital data systems, data collection protocols, surveys and basic data management. Be a point of contact for local community members, MAF partners and interested stakeholders about project objectives and information. Facilitate community meetings and provide digital training related to project aspects in aquatic food systems. Prepare progress and fieldwork reports.
Requirements
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of MS excel and word. Competency with digital smartphone/tablet applications. At least 3 years work experience in relevant field (fisheries, agriculture, data science, ecology, biology, economics). Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in multi-cultural, interdisciplinary teams as well as develop close and effective working relationships with a range of partners. Proven ability and willingness to carry out independent fieldwork in remote locations. Experience working in communities. Commitment to development objectives in Timor-Leste. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tetum.Desirable Skills
Experience in fisheries science, agricultural science or other natural science research. Experience and knowledge of one or more coding languages (R, Python etc) and SQL. Quantitative skills and experience in data science, management, databases, and statistics Project management experience. A valid driving license.How to Apply
This opportunity is open to citizens of Timor-Leste. The selection of consultants will be based on the relevant qualification and experience. The interviews are expected to be held in August 2022 and only the shortlisted consultants will be notified and expected to attend the interview. The successful consultant should be available to commence the consultancy contract for a maximum of eighteen (18) days per month, for a duration of a maximum of 12 working months.
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information online latest by\u202f21 August 2022:
The screening will start as soon as possible, and will continue until the position is filled. Only selected consultant candidates will be contacted.
Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.
WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.
People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.
We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified people from developing nations to apply.
Benefits
This vacancy is archived.