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Project Director

FishWise

Software Engineering

United States · Remote

USD 74k-87k / year

Posted on Jun 25, 2026

Project Director | International Development & Sustainable Aquaculture. Applications will be reviewed through June 19, 2026. Job Summary: FishWise is seeking a strategic, adaptive, and impact-driven Project Director to lead a 30-month international development project focused on smallholder shrimp farmers and their communities in Andhra Pradesh, India. Continued employment beyond the 30-month project period would be contingent on continued funding and organizational needs. Reporting to the Executive Deputy Director, this regular, full-time, remote, US-based position will lead implementation of a complex multi-partner initiative designed to advance environmental, economic, and social outcomes through community-centered collaboration and sustainable aquaculture practices. The role requires up to 30% domestic and international travel, primarily to India, including periodic travel to remote field locations. The expected pay range is $74,000 to $87,000 per year. About the Role: As the primary point of accountability, the Project Director will oversee implementation across partners, consultants, subgrantees, and stakeholders; combine strategic leadership, relationship management, operational coordination, and field engagement; and help strengthen local leadership capacity, supporting the transition of implementation leadership to India-based partners. What You’ll Do: Lead implementation of a multi-partner project focused on sustainable shrimp aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh; coordinate planning, timelines, partner alignment, budgets, reporting, and risk mitigation; build relationships with local partners, consultants, NGOs, industry stakeholders, and community representatives; support capacity-building and long-term leadership in India; identify operational challenges and develop adaptive solutions; coordinate across FishWise teams; support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and knowledge management; lead or support workshops, trainings, stakeholder meetings, and collaborative planning processes; contribute to technical resources, donor communications, presentations, reports, and learning materials; represent FishWise in external meetings, donor discussions, and cross-sector collaborations. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 7–9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 6–8 years; strong project management and organizational skills; experience across cross-functional, international, and multi-stakeholder environments; excellent communication; strong interpersonal and relationship management; demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt in dynamic environments; willingness and ability to travel regularly to India and work periodically in remote field settings. Work Environment: Fully remote, US-based; up to 30% travel, including to remote field locations in India; collaboration with teams and partners in India, including meetings overlapping with Indian Standard Time.

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