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Position Overview
The Embedded PMU Staff – Fisheries will anchor program delivery within the Department of Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP), acting as a bridge between fisheries policy, digital service delivery, and RSK operations. The role requires a professional skilled in governance, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement across marine, inland, and aquaculture systems.
Reports to:
PMU Lead
Location:
Department of Fisheries HQ, GoAP (with extensive field travel)
Tenure:
2 years, renewable based on performance
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Program & Data Integration:
- Align departmental schemes (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, aquaculture, inland/marine programs, insurance, seed/feed support) with real-time field data via RSK dashboards.
- Maintain the fisheries module roadmap in sync with other GoAP digital initiatives.
- Operational Coordination:
- Validate data on aquaculture production, water quality, and disease surveillance; ensure alerts translate to timely interventions.
- Align input planning (seed, feed, medicines, nets, fuel) with seasonal culture and fishing cycles.
- Coordinate with District Implementation Cells for seasonal sprints — stocking, harvests, fishing bans, reservoir programs, and market campaigns.
- Advisory & Communication:
- Prepare Telugu advisories (WhatsApp/IVR/SMS) on stocking densities, water quality, feeding, disease control, weather safety, and post-harvest handling.
- Strategic Convergence:
- Ensure alignment between central and state programs (PMMSY, Blue Revolution, Coastal Aquaculture Authority, Marine Product Export Development Authority) for maximum field impact.
- Support data interoperability and contribute to M&E metrics (production, income, women’s participation).
- Field Engagement:
- Act as a feedback link between fisher communities, aquaculture farmers, RSKs, and policymakers to inform micro-planning and service delivery improvement.
Essential Capabilities
- Strong understanding of AP’s fisheries systems: marine, brackishwater, freshwater, and inland capture fisheries.
- Familiarity with departmental data systems (fisher registration, pond census, vessel tracking, water quality).
- Sound grounding in aquaculture and fishing practices, feed management, disease control, and post-harvest handling.
- Ability to coordinate across departmental, field, and cooperative levels.
- Skilled in translating technical content into simple, local-language advisories.
- Telugu proficiency (essential); English for documentation.
Desired Capabilities
- Exposure to digital fisheries and aquaculture platforms, IoT sensors, and satellite monitoring tools.
- Understanding of fisheries value chains, cold chain, processing, and market systems.
- Experience managing convergence projects involving cooperatives, research institutes, and private partners.
- Analytical skills for dashboard insights and reporting.
- Familiarity with sustainable aquaculture, coastal management, and climate adaptation approaches.
Skills Required
Technical:
Aquaculture systems (shrimp, fish, crab), species biology, disease management, feed formulation, and hatchery operations.
Digital:
Fisheries MIS, GIS tools, dashboard visualization (Power BI/Tableau), mobile data systems.
Project Management:
Plan and monitor multi-scheme, multi-district operations; ensure timely documentation.
Interpersonal:
Strong facilitation, negotiation, and community engagement with fishers, aquaculture farmers, and cooperatives.
Analytical:
Link production data with weather, disease, and market trends to generate actionable insights.
Capacity Building:
Train field staff on digital tools and farmers on sustainable practices and new technologies.
Preferred Profile & Qualifications
- Education:
- M.F.Sc. / M.Sc. (Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Fisheries Resource Management) / MBA (Agri-Business) / PGDRM (Coastal Livelihoods).
- Experience:
- 6–10 years in fisheries development, aquaculture extension, or coastal livelihoods programs.
- Attributes:
- Technically grounded, systems thinker, strong field orientation, and commitment to fisher welfare and digital innovation.
Additional Benefits
- Field travel & communication allowances
- Professional development (exposure visits, certifications, sector forums)
- Performance-linked incentives based on productivity, data accuracy, and service adoption
Other Details
- Cross-sectoral Role: Contribute to GVA tracking across agriculture, livestock, and fisheries; support women’s fish vending and processing enterprises.
- Data Governance: Adhere to GoAP’s data protection and fisher confidentiality protocols.
- Special Focus Areas: Seasonality, community dynamics, regulatory compliance, and climate resilience.
Additional Requirements
- This position requires successful completion of a reference check and employment verification.
- The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
- Only candidates who have India work authorization will be considered.
Athena Infonomics is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Athena Infonomics is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
