Aquaculture Systems and Seed Development Specialist

Job Details

This role is part of a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at strengthening aquaculture production systems in 15 districts of Bihar in close coordination with AFRD Govt of Bihar and JEEVika. The project focuses on sustainable intensification, hatchery and seed systems improvement, capacity building, private sector participation and enhancing the resilience and productivity of smallholder aquaculture farmers in Bihar.

Position Summary:

The Aquaculture Systems and Seed Development Specialist will play a key technical role in the design, implementation, and optimization of aquaculture production systems and seed (hatchery and nursery) supply chains. The specialist will work with a range of stakeholders including hatchery operators, farmers, researchers, and government bodies to improve the availability, quality, and performance of seed and farming systems across the project regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess existing aquaculture production systems and seed supply networks within the target regions.

• Design and implement best practices for hatchery management, broodstock development, and seed quality control.

• Develop and disseminate improved hatchery and nursery protocols for key aquaculture species (e.g., carp, tilapia, catfish, shrimp).

Advise on appropriate system designs (e.g., pond, RAS, biofloc) based on ecological and economic feasibility.

• Support pilot-scale demonstrations of improved aquaculture systems and seed distribution models.

• Coordinate training programs for hatchery managers, seed producers, extension agents, and farmers.

• Develop monitoring systems for seed traceability, genetic performance, and survival/growth rates in production systems.

• Work with institutions to strengthen seed certification and regulatory frameworks.

• Document technical findings, contribute to reports, and support dissemination of project results.

Requirements

Education:-

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Aquatic Biology, or a closely related field.

Experience:-

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in aquaculture systems design and seed development, preferably in Bihar.

• Demonstrated experience working with hatcheries and seed distribution systems in Bihar and other states.

• Familiarity with genetic management, biosecurity protocols, and seed certification processes.

Technical Skills:-

• Strong knowledge of aquaculture production systems (extensive, semi-intensive, intensive).

• Expertise in broodstock and hatchery management for IMCs.

• Experience in tech enabled aquaculture production systems.

• Data analysis and performance monitoring of aquaculture operations.

•Experience in capacity building and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in multi-stakeholder development projects.

• Fluency in Hindi and English.

• Willingness to travel to field sites across as required.

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