Shrimp Larviculture Specialist
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:21 Jul 2026Job ID:2601426Posted on:7 Jul 2026
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
- Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
- 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