Aquaculture & Feed Production Officer
INTERSOS · Nigeria · Apply by November 5, 2026
About this role
JOB PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Livelihood Project Manager, the Aquaculture and Feed Production Officer is the technical lead for the fish farms in MMC, Jere and Mafa and for the Mafa Fish Feed Production Centre. The goal is that all four run as productive, profitable community enterprises, with affordable local feed, good fish husbandry and value addition. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assessment and planning: • Carry out a technical assessment of each fish farm: pond condition and capacity, water source and quality, stocking history, mortality, growth rates, feeding practices and records. • Lead the fish farm profitability diagnostic with the Business Development Officer. Analyze stocking density, feed conversion ratio (FCR), survival, harvest weights, selling prices and cost per kilogram. • With the Agricultural and Infrastructure Engineers, define the technical requirements for pond rehabilitation at MMC and Jere and for the replacement feed mill line. • Prepare a production plan for each farm: species (mainly catfish), stocking density, staggered stocking and harvesting calendar, and expected output. 2. Fish farm rehabilitation and restocking: • Advise the engineers on pond…