Aquaculture Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Norges Vel

Aquaculture Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Norges Vel

Job title: Aquaculture Project Coordinator  

Reports to: Country Manager 

Employment Type: Full-Time /Fixed-Term 

Location: Dar es Salaam (with frequent in-country travel)  

Norges Vel (The Royal Norwegian Society for Development) is an international NGO with more  than 200 years of history in supporting rural economic development. In East Africa, we specialise  in strengthening commercially oriented agriculture and aquaculture value chains, enabling small scale producers to transition from subsistence to profitable and climate-resilient enterprises. 

Since 2007, Norges Vel Tanzania has implemented programmes in agriculture, aquaculture,  climate adaptation, enterprise development, women’s economic empowerment, and renewable  energy. Our approach is rooted in strong partnerships with government, farmer organisations,  private sector actors, and financial institutions to develop scalable, market driven models that  improve livelihoods and local economies. 

Job Summary 

Norges Vel Tanzania is seeking a technically strong and business-oriented Aquaculture Project  Coordinator to support the development and implementation of our aquaculture portfolio in  Tanzania. As our tilapia value chain project in Ifakara, Morogoro is in an exciting start-up phase,  this role will lead its establishment and rollout, and help shape systems, approaches and  partnerships from the beginning. The role includes providing technical guidance on semi intensive tilapia pond aquaculture systems, strengthening value chain linkages, supporting  capacity development of small-scale producers, and contributing to commercially viable models  for sustainable aquaculture of tilapia oriented. The position involves frequent in-country  travel.-oriented. 

The position involves close collaboration with national and local sector actors, research  institutions, private sector companies, and financial service providers. You will contribute to  project planning, implementation, and monitoring, as well as the development of new  aquaculture initiatives and partnerships. 

Specific Roles 

Technical Leadership 

• Provide technical guidance on semi-intensive tilapia pond aquaculture, including production planning, pond management, feeding strategies, biosecurity, and climate resilient practices. 
• Support the development and scaling of commercially viable production models for small-scale farmers.

Value Chain Development 

• Strengthen linkages across the aquaculture value chain—producers, input suppliers, hatcheries, feed companies, buyers, and finance partners.
• Contribute to analyses on profitability, market access, input supply, and finance needs.

Capacity Building

• Design and deliver high-quality training and coaching for farmers and local partners, on good aquaculture practices.

Project Management 

• Support development of work plans, budgets, and reporting. 
• Ensure accurate inputs to monitoring systems and contribute to learning and documentation.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement 

• Build strong operational partnerships with government, private sector, research institutions, and farmer organisations. 
• Represent Norges Vel Tanzania in aquaculture related partnerships and fora

Required Qualifications 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of proven, hands-on experience in pond-based aquaculture;  experience with tilapia systems is a strong advantage.  
• Demonstrated experience supporting small-scale farmers to commercialise production  through improved farm management, business planning, and value chain integration. 
• Experience working in or with development programmes, NGOs, research institutions, or  private aquaculture companies.  
• Experience in designing and delivering farmer training, including Training-of-Trainers (ToT)  approaches.  
• Experience supervising field staff, extension officers, or farmer trainers, including  mentoring and capacity development. 

Skills and Competencies 

Technical Competencies 

• Strong understanding of semi-intensive pond aquaculture (feeding regimes, water quality,  biosecurity, fingerling supply).-intensive pond aquaculture (feeding regimes, water quality,  biosecurity, fingerling supply). 
• Ability to analyse farm performance data, develop production plans, and use tools such as  Excel or KoboTool box. 
• Understanding of value chain dynamics, including input supply, market access, and  linkages with private-sector actors. 

Training, Leadership & Capacity Development 

• Strong pedagogical skills; ability to translate technical content into practical training.
• Ability to build capacity of staff, partners, and farmer groups through mentoring, coaching,  and clear guidance. 
• Ability to facilitate teamwork and support cross-functional collaboration. 

Communication & Partnership Skills 

• Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili, both written and verbal.
• Ability to represent Norges Vel professionally with government, private sector, research  institutions, and farmer organisations. 
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills. 

Personal characteristics  

• Solutions-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently.  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across cultures and disciplines. 
• Practical mindset with ability to translate technical guidance into field-level action. 

At Norges Vel Tanzania, you will be part of a team committed to developing commercially viable  and climate-resilient value chains for small-scale producers. We offer: 

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to practical, high-impact aquaculture development with  measurable results for farmers and rural communities. 
• Professional Environment: Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with a strong  focus on quality, learning and innovation. 
• Responsibility and Independence: Take ownership of technical processes and field  implementation with room for initiative. 
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from professional development, sector exposure and  collaboration with leading national and international partners. 
• Competitive Conditions: A competitive salary, health insurance and daily office lunch. 

How to Apply 

Interested applicant should submit the CV and a one pager that highlights relevant experience  and motivation to sesilia.jeremia@norgesvel.no cc: Sophia.weinand.stephen@norgesvel.no 

The subject line should read: Application for Aquaculture project coordinator Deadline for the submission of application is on 10th March 2026 by 5pm Tanzania time. 

Applicants who do not follow application instructions will be rejected. ONLY short-listed candidates will  be contacted. 

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, irrespective of age, gender, functional ability,  or national/ethnic origin.