Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive value chain analysis to identify key actors, processes, and constraints.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve post-harvest handling, processing, and storage practices.
• Promote the adoption of best practices in quality control and food safety (HACCP, ISO).
• Facilitate linkages between fishers, processors, and markets, both domestically and internationally.
• Identify and develop new market opportunities for Nigerian fisheries products.
• Support the development of cold chain logistics.
• Train fishers, processors, and traders on best practices in value chain management and provide technical assistance on value addition techniques.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, or a related field and 5 years of experience in fisheries value chain development.
• Alternatively a Master’s degree with minimum 3 years of experience
• Strong understanding of post-harvest management and processing techniques.
• Experience working with fishers, processors, and traders in island economies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in implementing value chain development projects in developing countries.
• Knowledge of sustainable fisheries management practices.
• Experience with cold chain logistics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders.