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Fisheries Extension Officer
Program · Supaul (Bihar) · Posted 2026-09-01
Jaljeevika is looking for a motivated, technically competent and field-oriented Fisheries Extension Officer to strengthen fisheries and aquatic livelihood initiatives with fish farmers, fishers and rural communities.
Location & Travel
- Based in Supaul, Bihar
- Frequent travel across project districts, with extensive field engagement
Who Can Apply?
- A postgraduate degree in Fisheries Science or Fisheries & Aquaculture, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant field-based experience; or
- A graduate degree in Fisheries Science or Fisheries & Aquaculture, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based experience
Additional qualifications or experience in fisheries, aquaculture, rural development, livelihoods or related fields will be preferred.
Experience
We are looking for professionals with hands-on experience in fisheries and aquaculture extension, particularly those who have worked closely with fish farmers, fishers and rural communities. Experience with an NGO, development organisation, government fisheries programme, FPO, producer organisation or other field-based institution will be an advantage.
What Will You Do?
- Provide technical extension support to fish farmers and fishing communities
- Support farmers in scientific and sustainable fish farming — pond preparation, fish seed management, stocking, feeding, water quality, fish health and harvesting
- Undertake regular field visits and monitor fisheries and livelihood interventions at farmer and community level
- Identify technical, production and livelihood challenges, and facilitate practical solutions
- Organise and facilitate farmer trainings, demonstrations, awareness programmes and exposure visits
- Promote improved, sustainable and climate-resilient fisheries and aquaculture practices
- Facilitate access to relevant government schemes, services, technical institutions and other support systems
- Strengthen farmer groups and collective action, and build linkages with FPOs and other community institutions
- Support access to inputs, markets and value-chain opportunities
- Maintain accurate farmer records, field data, monitoring formats and programme documentation
- Prepare field reports, case studies, success stories and other programme documentation
- Coordinate with government fisheries departments, technical institutions and other programme stakeholders
- Contribute to training materials, planning, implementation, monitoring and learning across fisheries livelihood interventions
- Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the organisation
What We Are Looking For
- Strong technical understanding of fisheries and aquaculture
- Practical field-extension and farmer-facilitation skills
- Ability to translate technical knowledge into simple, practical advice for farmers
- Strong community engagement and interpersonal skills
- Good communication, documentation and reporting abilities
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, Google Sheets and digital reporting tools
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to travel extensively and work closely with rural communities
Remuneration
₹48,000 per month
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about fisheries, enjoy working with communities and want to contribute to building sustainable aquatic livelihoods, we would like to hear from you.