Kilwa with regular travel to Kibiti, Mafia Island and Dar Es Salaam
Posted 07 October, 2025
Deadline 20 October, 2025
Environmental ServicesFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
The Fisheries Officer will support, develop, coordinate, and implement activities related to the Reinforcing Management and Governance of Ocean and Coastal Resources (REMAGO) project in Kibiti, Mafia, and Kilwa Districts, reporting to the Project Executant. This role involves close collaboration with District Fisheries Officers, the Marine Island Marine Park focal person, District Environmental officers, TFS in-charge of districts, district community development officers, district educational and cultural officer, district cooperative officer, district engineer, and other related professionals. Collaboration extends to CBO Networks, fishers, local communities, fishing and seaweed sector partners, and other government and non-government organizations in the project areas.
The main function of this role is to support the implementation of the REMAGO project, which aims to strengthen community capacity in the management and conservation of marine and coastal resources, leading to improved economic wellbeing for coastal communities in Rufiji, Kibiti, and Kilwa through sustainable, participatory, and equitable utilization and protection of these resources. The Officer contributes to strengthening Beach Management Units (BMUs), Village Liaison Committees (VLCs), and Community Fisheries Management Areas (CFMAs), as well as fisheries and ocean-related livelihoods and the completion and extension of the Somanga Fish Market. This effort targets improving the accuracy and completeness of fisheries catch statistics (e-CAS), enhancing fish product quality, improving market information systems, and reducing post-harvest losses.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical input on implementing the project to improve fisheries and governance of local management bodies (BMUs), CFMAs, and VLC in Mafia Island Marine Park (MIMP).
Contribute to project management, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
Assist in drafting semi-annual and annual technical progress reports and other required reports.
Participate and provide technical input in preparing project work plans and budgets.
Support the implementation of the WWF TCO Conservation Strategic Plan (CSP3).
Support the implementation of project-related Livelihood and enterprise development within the project area.
Support the development of integrated conservation and investment opportunities for the Somanga fish market and provide technical guidance by engaging relevant actors (e.g., private sector partners) on ecological, investment, and local livelihood values.
Take leadership in developing the Somanga fish market business plan and financial flow projections to ensure the sustainability of the market hub.
Maintain internal unity, trustworthiness, and reliability with the Somanga fish market project construction and supervision team, related committees, local leaders, BMUs, and community members in Somanga North and South Villages.
Undertake frequent community and district consultations, through formal and informal meetings, to facilitate Somanga fish market construction and other project activities.
Provide technical support for preparing contracts with third parties and partner institutions in consultation with the Project Officer and Programme Lead.
Interact with District high officials, technical staff, partner NGOs, CBOs, and coastal communities with strong moral principles and sincerity in the project area.
Make frequent visits to the Somanga fish market project area throughout the implementation process and monitor all construction steps by keeping records, data, and all related information.
Build capacity and demonstrate sustainable community-based management practices through existing community-led initiative frameworks such as BMUs, CBOs, women and youth groups, and VLCs to create unity.
Support community-led institutions and build capacity on surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement against illegal fishing and mangrove deforestation to ensure fish production and diversity are attained.
Support community-based enterprises development (incl. VICOBA/CMGs) that incentivize sustainable fishing practices and work with partners to engage upfront fishing industry players and eco-label organizations on supply chain practices.
Coordinate relevant training and capacity-building related to marine resource management for communities, MPA managers, District staff, and partner organizations.
Liaise regularly with relevant partners and gain cooperation to accomplish project goals.
Head the WWF Kilwa Office and manage technical and non-technical staff and equipment (vehicles, camping facilities, computers, office furniture), ensuring good security, appropriate internet connection, and sanitary conditions.
Carry out other duties as required by the Project Executant and Seascape Programme Lead. This position may involve working in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances, including evening and weekend travel.
Working Relationships
Internal: Liaise with the Senior Project Officer (SPO) and WWF Marine Programme Lead on relevant project aspects, with WWF programme finance on financial matters, and with the livelihood project team.
External: Interact frequently with District Government officials (especially from Fisheries departments), technical District officials, and project areas, market construction committees, and coastal communities. Interact frequently with WWF specific staff and the GIZ focal person for Somanga market renovation.
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively by staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
How to Apply
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