🐟 #JobHuntMondays | WorldFish, an international research organisation transforming aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition and poverty, is hiring a Country Representative to lead its work in Côte d’Ivoire, based in Abidjan.

🌍 What WorldFish is doing: WorldFish works with international, regional and national partners to develop scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge that improve the lives of millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for nutrition and livelihoods. It’s part of CGIAR, the global agricultural research partnership.

💼 In this role, you’d:
🧭 Design and lead WorldFish’s research and operational strategy in Côte d’Ivoire, in line with national priorities
🏛️ Represent WorldFish at the highest levels of government, and with partners, donors, civil society and the private sector
🔬 Lead a research-for-development portfolio, and deliver high-quality scientific outputs
💰 Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development
📜 Work with policymakers on fisheries and aquaculture policies and programmes
👥 Manage in-country staff, office operations, risk and financial reporting

📋 Strong fit if you have:
✅ A PhD in fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic resources management, international development, environmental science or a related field
✅ 10+ years leading research programmes, including across West Africa

💚 IMVELO Impact: Fish and other aquatic foods feed millions across West Africa. Leading research that makes fisheries and aquaculture more productive and sustainable strengthens food security and livelihoods, and protects the waters they depend on.

📍 Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (on-site)
⏳ Contract: 3 years, with possible extension
⏰ Deadline: Rolling, open until filled (apply early)

🔗 Apply here: https://apply.workable.com/worldfish/j/249448A9A3/

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