Aquaculture Internship

Are you a recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in aquaculture? We’re looking for Aquaculture Interns to support small-scale fish farmers under Aquarech’s programs. If you have a degree, diploma or certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, or a related field, a passion for sustainable fish farming, and are comfortable working in rural settings, this is your chance!

We are a social enterprise targeting rural based small-scale fish farmers to improve their productivity, increase income and develop an inclusive community based aquaculture value chain.

The Aquaculture Interns will assist the Aquaculture Sub-department in delivering technical support to small-scale fish farmers under Aquarech LTD programs. Their primary role will be to support the implementation of aquaculture technical components and build farmers’ capacity to adopt sustainable practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in training and capacity-building sessions on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP) for fish farmers.
2. Provide technical advice to farmers on pond and cage management.
3. Support farmers in setting up and maintaining sustainable aquaculture systems.
4. Conduct field visits to monitor farmer activities and provide hands-on assistance.
5. Encourage and assist farmers in downloading and utilizing the Aquarech Farmer App for farm management and data tracking.
6. Collect and analyze field data for program reporting and improvement.
7. Support awareness campaigns on sustainable aquaculture practices.
8. Assist in organizing community outreach and farmer engagement events.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in Aquaculture, Fisheries, or a related field (recent graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Basic understanding of aquaculture practices and pond/cage management.
• Proficiency in using mobile applications and technology to support farming.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in rural settings and interact with small-scale farmers within preferred county.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field sites.