Field Technical Coordinator

The Field Technical Coordinator will provide technical and field-level support for the implementation of fisheries and aquaculture activities under the project aimed at restoring livelihoods of inland fishers affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The role involves coordination with local fisheries organizations, monitoring field activities, and ensuring compliance with environmental and social safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Support the field implementation of project activities and oversee the installation of cages and barricade nets.
• Work closely with DAEO and AEO and facilitate the provision of technical guidance on aquaculture practices.
• Coordinate fish seed stocking activities with NAQDA and communities.
• Organize, facilitate and support training of fishers and CBFO/RFOs.
• Monitor field activities and report the field progress.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all technical field activities, particularly field training reports, photographs, and duly signed photo consent forms in a systematic manner.
• Ensure adherence to environmental and social safeguards.
• Liaise with district fisheries offices and communities.
• Support project related data collection and monitoring.
• Undertakes any other tasks as requested by AFAOR (Programme) and Project Management Specialist.

Requirements

• University degree in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries, or a related field from a recognized university/institution.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project coordination, including at least 2 years of experience in aquaculture or fisheries-related projects.
• Working knowledge of English and Sinhala/Tamil.
• National of Sri Lanka.
• Relevant experience working with rural fisheries organizations, community-based fisheries groups, and fisheries-dependent communities.
• Strong field coordination, organizing and implementing skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results within established deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work closely with the Project Management Specialist to achieve project targets through regular field monitoring, quality control, field coordination, and reporting.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination at field level, organizing trainings/workshops, building the capacity of the societies, logistics management, and administrative support.
• Familiarity with the project implementation areas, particularly Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Ampara districts.
• Knowledge and practical experience in fisheries and aquaculture development activities (stocking of seeds, construction of cages, barrier net, etc), community engagement, and field-level project implementation.
• Previous working experience with FAO in a similar capacity will be considered an added advantage.
• Possession of a valid motorcycle riding licence.
• An advanced university degree will be considered an asset.

Skills

• Project Coordination
• Aquaculture Development
• Fisheries Management
• Field Monitoring
• Community Engagement
• Training Organization
• Capacity Building
• Logistics Management
• Administrative Support
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Project
• MS PowerPoint
• Quality Control
• Field Coordination
• Environmental Safeguards Policy
• Social Safeguards
• Rural Fisheries Development
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Motorcycle Riding

Languages

English, Sinhala, Tamil