National Aquaculture and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Specialist

Designs and operationalizes two recirculating aquaculture demonstration systems for FAO Iraq. The specialist develops technical specifications, oversees installation and testing, coordinates experts and stakeholders, trains fish farmers and extension officers, monitors performance and documents recommendations.

• Develop technical specifications for recirculating aquaculture systems
• Adapt system designs to local feasibility and global good practice
• Ensure designs comply with environmental and social safeguards
• Coordinate technical alignment with FAO experts and programme management
• Design and deliver training for fish farmers, extension officers and partners
• Oversee preparation, installation, testing and commissioning of two demonstration sites
• Monitor initial system performance and optimise technical parameters
• Prepare progress reports, meeting records and final recommendations

• Advanced university degree in aquaculture, fisheries or a related field
• At least five years of experience in recirculating aquaculture system design, implementation and project coordination
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic
• Iraqi nationality

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Proven experience in capacity building and stakeholder engagement

• Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
• Aquaculture Engineering
• Fish Nutrition
• Technical Specifications
• System Commissioning
• Performance Monitoring
• Capacity Building
• Workshop Facilitation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Environmental Safeguards

• This is a home-based national consultancy supporting FAO Iraq
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances