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Job Title: District Fishery Field Officer Location: Siwan, Saran, Patna, Nalanda, Kaimur, Rohtas, West Champaran, East Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Purnea, Bhagalpur, Banka, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur About Palladium: Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives. Project Overview: This project is designed to enhance the sustainability, productivity, and profitability of aquaculture systems across Bihar. The initiative focuses on improving hatchery operations, pond-based aquaculture, feed and water management, market linkages, and digital traceability. It aims to benefit smallholder fish farmers through technical support, capacity building, and institutional strengthening at the grassroots level. Position Summary: The District Fishery Field Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of aquaculture activities at the district level. This includes providing technical assistance to farmers, coordinating training programs, monitoring field activities, collecting data, and ensuring effective delivery of services related to seed, feed, water quality, and production management. Key Responsibilities: Implement aquaculture interventions in the district under guidance from zonal and national teams. Provide hands-on technical support to hatcheries, nurseries, and grow-out farms on topics including pond preparation, seed stocking, feeding regimes, water quality, and disease management. Facilitate access to quality seed, feed, equipment, and input suppliers for local farmers. Organize and support training programs, field demonstrations, and awareness camps for fish farmers and self-help groups. Support the mobilization and strengthening of Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), cooperatives, and cluster-based initiatives. Coordinate with local fisheries department officials, extension workers, and community institutions to align project activities. Monitor and record field data on production performance, survival rates, input usage, and good aquaculture practices. Promote the adoption of sustainable and climate-resilient aquaculture technologies (e.g., aerators, biofloc, integrated farming). Report regularly to the Zonal Lead and maintain documentation of activities, success stories, and field observations. Support linkage of farmers to government schemes(e.g., PMMSY), financial institutions, and markets Qualifications: Education:- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Fisheries Science, Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Zoology, or a related discipline. Master’s degree preferred for candidates applying in high-focus districts. Experience:- Minimum 2–4 years of field experience in aquaculture extension, fisheries development, or rural livelihoods. Experience working with fish farmers, hatcheries, or farmer groups is an advantage. Fresh graduates with strong academic backgrounds and local language fluency may also be considered for entry-level positions. Skills & Competencies:- Practical knowledge of pond-based aquaculture, fish health management, and feed practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with rural communities. Familiarity with data collection tools (paper-based or digital apps). Ability to ride a two-wheeler and willingness to travel regularly within the district. Fluency in the local language and basic working knowledge of English or Hindi. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss. Safeguarding: We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Disclaimer: Palladium operates a rigorous, multi-stage selection process for all vacancies. Submission of an application does not guarantee advancement at any stage, the receipt of an offer, or onboarding to the specified role. Show more Show less
