Hatchery Management Expert

Technical role focused on environment & climate within FLGUY - FAO Representation in Guyana, supporting implementation, analysis, coordination and delivery of assigned programme outputs.

Department: FLGUY - FAO Representation in Guyana

• Establishment and Operation of the RAS System
• Set up and initiate the fully functional RAS within the hatchery.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of the recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to maintain optimal water quality parameters.
• Apply appropriate biosecurity, environmental control, and animal welfare standards in the facility.
• Prepare and hand over a commissioning and operational readiness checklist for the RAS and critical hatchery equipment (including corrective actions and responsible persons).
• Broodstock Management
• Support the preparation of the broodstock tanks and protocols, testing all parameters to ensure that they are within acceptable operating limits, including adjustment of salinity, temperature, pH and mineral requirements.

• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture or a related field; Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant profes
• University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture or a related field.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in shrimp aquaculture, with demonstrated expertise in managing penaeid shrimp maturation systems
• Working knowledge of English

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