Program Manager

Who We Are

Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI) is a relatively new, ACE-recommended organization whose mission is to improve the welfare of fishes as much as possible. We focus specifically on farmed fishes, or fishes raised in aquaculture. Our main country of implementation is India, where we currently work in the Nellore and West Godavari districts. 
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As part of our Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture (ARA), we work with over 100 fish farms. Through this program, we estimate that we have already improved the lives of over one million fishes, though we intend to have a much greater impact in the coming years. Learn more about our plans and our organization in our blog.

The Program Manager Role

As a Program Manager, you will be tasked with the following:

Manage 1-10 staff members

Build and maintain strong farmer relationships

Ensure regular and high-quality data collection and entry

Run on-the-ground trials to test out practices that may be better for fish welfare

Enroll farmers in the Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture

Become an expert in aquaculture and fish welfare

Collaborate with local NGOs and other partners

Regularly articulate the benefits and value of animal welfare in aquaculture

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See this job description for further details.

Who Should Apply?

We encourage anyone to apply regardless of their degree qualifications. We especially encourage you to apply if you have previous fieldwork experience, ideally in remote Indian communities.

Required Criteria

Bachelor’s degree or greater in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Social Sciences, or other sciences; OR 1 year of experience in the development, environmental protection, or animal advocacy domains.

Willing to live in rural communities in Andhra Pradesh.

Excited to work extensively in the field.

Ability to manage other team members and farmer relationships.

Fluent in oral and written Telugu.

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Ideal Criteria

Ideally, you have all of the following characteristics, although we encourage you to apply even if you only have some of them:​​

Previous management experience.

Previous experience in global development, particularly agricultural initiatives.

Previous experience with aquaculture or animal protection.

Previous experience working with state governments.

Ability to drive a motorbike or scooter.

Fluent in oral and written English.

If you are interested in a more field-based and less managerial role, we encourage you to apply to be a Data Collector.

Location

You will be based in one of our programming villages in Andhra Pradesh. These are rural, remote communities. Current Program Managers live in Eluru in the West Godavari district.

Position Details

Salary: INR 40,000-60,000 per month, with some flexibility for candidates with greater experience.
Position Status: Full-time.
Benefits: Health insurance, Provident Fund, 30 days paid leave every year.
Start Date: ASAP, with some flexibility.

Apply Here

Use this application form to apply.

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