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Shrimp Larviculture Specialist

FAOGuyana
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:21 Jul 2026Job ID:2601426Posted on:7 Jul 2026
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Overview

Supports FAO Guyana shrimp aquaculture project delivery by advising and executing hatchery-side larviculture operations, larval rearing, hatchery protocols, stakeholder coordination and technical capacity strengthening.

Languages

Required: English

Job Functions

  1. Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
  2. Programme and Project Management

Minimum Experience

3 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Execute and support shrimp hatchery larviculture operations
  • Advise on larval rearing and hatchery protocols
  • Coordinate with hatchery, maturation, water quality and production specialists
  • Support project delivery and stakeholder engagement across the shrimp value chain
  • Contribute to sustainable and inclusive aquaculture-sector development

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in aquaculture, fisheries, biology, marine science or related field, or bachelor’s degree plus additional relevant experience
  • Relevant experience in shrimp hatchery or larviculture operations
  • Working knowledge of English

Skills

Shrimp LarvicultureAquacultureHatchery OperationsLarval RearingFisheriesTechnical AdvisoryProject Implementation

Additional info

Not available