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Post Doctoral Fellow (Aquatic Food Postharvest Solutions)
World Fish
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Posted on Dec 4, 2024
About WorldFish
“WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org”
About the Project
Animals, plants and microorganisms harvested and grown in water play a significant role in sustainably feeding and nourishing the world. Globally, 800 million people depend on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods. But these vital aquatic food systems are hindered by the insecure livelihoods of those in related jobs, their low capacity to adapt to climate change, and the loss of marine nature.
The Asia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway project, supported through the UK’s Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) program under the umbrella of the Blue Planet Fund (BPF), will focus on enabling communities to adapt to and mitigate against climate change as well as responsibly and sustainably manage marine and coastal nature and resources resulting in improved food and nutritional security as well as employment and income opportunities. The project will be implemented in two phases over seven years, starting with Phase 1 in Bangladesh, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Tanzania.
About the Position
This post holder will be based in Mombasa, Kenya and focuses primarily on WorkPackage 3 (WP3) of the AABS project. WP3 centres on identifying, piloting, and scaling climate-smart solutions such as drying and cooling systems to reduce aquatic food FLW. While the main activities will be in Kenya, the Fellow will also support collaborative efforts in Tanzania and Mozambique as needed.
The successful candidate will:
- Analysis and Research: Conduct research on the extent, causes, and impacts of aquatic FLW in Kenya and other target countries.
- Participatory Pilot Projects: Co-design, manage, and evaluate pilot projects to test the effectiveness and scalability of climate-smart drying and cooling technologies in aquatic food value chains.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with local stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, private sector entities, and community groups, to foster partnerships and co-develop solutions.
- Knowledge Exchange: Facilitate cross-cultural communication among stakeholders, aligning activities with global best practices and project goals.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress and provide regular updates, ensuring alignment with project objectives and outcomes.
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