Assistant Fisheries Officer

National Development Programme (NDP) is a national level, non-government, non-profit development organization established in 1992, dedicated to improving livelihoods, promoting human rights, gender equality, sustainable development, and inclusive growth throughout Bangladesh. NDP implements wide-ranging programs in Education, Health, Agriculture, Housing, and Microfinance Programme in collaboration with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and various national & international development stakeholders.

Job Summary: National Development Programme (NDP) is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Assistant Fisheries Officer under Agro-Microenterprise Development Unit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support & Advisory service to fish farmers on pond preparation, stocking, feeding, water quality management & overall pond management.
• Support farmers in fish health management, disease prevention, and implementation of biosecurity measures.
• Facilitate farmer training, group meetings, selection of demonstrations and aquaculture extension services.
• Promote improved, safe, sustainable, and climate-resilient aquaculture practices among project beneficiaries.
• To assist the distribution and proper use of project inputs such as fish fry or fingerlings, feed, lime, and other aquaculture inputs.
• Conduct regular field visits to identify farmers’ challenges and provide timely technical solutions.
• Collect, verify, and maintain accurate data on aquaculture production, input use, income, expenditure, and beneficiary activities.
• Monitor project activities and prepare timely daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate with the Upazila Fisheries Office, local stakeholders, community groups, and relevant project partners.
• Assist in achieving project targets through effective field-level implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of aquaculture interventions.
• Any other task assigned by the authority.