Project Coordinator (Fisheries and Aquaculture)

Location: Nchelenge, Zambia. The role is for a Zambian national or a resident of Zambia with a valid work permit.

Company

hirify.global is a United Nations specialized agency supporting sustainable agrifood systems, food security, and agricultural, fisheries, and forestry development.

What you will do

• Coordinate the implementation of the SVC4LLDCs project work plan and country-level activities.
• Prepare work plans, budgets, project reports, technical outputs, and donor updates.
• Support fisheries and aquaculture value-chain analysis and value-chain development activities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government institutions, producers, private-sector organizations, research institutions, and development partners.
• Lead the design and coordination of a multi-stakeholder platform and oversee country-level communication and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance, analyse progress reports, and recommend solutions to implementation constraints.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in fisheries and aquaculture, agricultural economics, agribusiness, project management, natural resource management, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience coordinating value-chain development activities in fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, forestry, natural resources, or related areas.
• Working knowledge of English at level C is required.
• Must be a national of Zambia or a resident of Zambia with a valid work permit.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, and technical reporting.
• Strong knowledge of fisheries value chains, market systems, sustainable aquatic food systems, stakeholder facilitation, and Microsoft Office.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with hirify.global operational procedures, procurement, financial management, and project cycle management.
• Knowledge of one or more local languages spoken in Zambia.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a United Nations specialized agency focused on sustainable development and food security.
• Collaborate with hirify.global headquarters, country-office staff, international and national consultants, and local project partners.
• The appointment is for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
• Selection includes reference and background checks, medical certification, accreditation, and security clearances.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete online application through the hirify.global recruitment portal with a motivation letter.
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide performance assessments and authorize verification checks.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.