The International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) Trust, based in Chennai, India, works to further the welfare of marine and inland fishing communities through education, research, documentation and training. ICSF Trust aims to improve working and living conditions in fisheries along the value chain; to ensure fair access to fisheries resources and markets; and to improve fisheries management from a conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity perspective.
Staff Positions: Programme Officer and Programme Associate
ICSF is looking for candidates keen to engage in research, communication and capacity-building efforts related to fisheries policy and legislation. This will include social development of fishing communities, and conservation and sustainable use of aquatic biodiversity from a participatory approach. ICSF would prefer candidates comfortable and competent in the field, also with an interest in gender issues.
Job Description and requirements
Both positions are full time, based in Chennai, India, and will involve reporting to the Executive Trustee and working closely with the ICSF team. Fluency in English and competence in other languages are desirable. Both positions would require domestic and international travel to attend meetings and conferences. Evaluations of performance will be held after three months, and also after one year. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the candidate’s competence and experience.
Programme Officer – senior position
• A postgraduate degree and at least three to five years of work experience in natural resources management – areas related to public policy, sustainable development, community-based resource management and poverty eradication are preferred.
• Commitment of four years from the candidate.
• Ability to coordinate and work closely with fishing communities and civil society organizations
• Ability to assist with governance of the organization, including administrative and financial management.
• Ability to develop a coherent set of communication activities including case studies, reports, multimedia products and the triannual SAMUDRA Report and Yemaya Newsletter.
• Ability to network and build partnerships
• Ability to develop core campaigns on food security, climate change and tenure tights.
Programme Associate – junior position
• A postgraduate degree and at least one year of work experience in natural resource management – areas related to public policy, sustainable development, community- based resource management and poverty eradication are preferred.
• Commitment of three years from the candidate.
• Ability to assist with all ICSF activities, particularly in the area of advocacy.
Application procedure
To apply for the position, please send the following to ICSF Trust at icsf@demo2.icsf.net by 30 November, 2021.
• Resume (not more than 2 pages)
• Cover letter (stating reasons for wanting to work with ICSF Trust)
• Short note on your current employment, responsibilities and work profile
• Two writing samples displaying good analytical and communication skills
The subject line should say: Application for Programme Officer or for Programme Associate. The application should be addressed to: Executive Trustee, ICSF Trust, Number 22, Venkatarathinam Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600 020, Tamil Nadu, India. demo2.icsf.net, Email: icsf@icsf.et
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on the telephone/via Zoom call and tested on analytical and writing skills.
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