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Job Description:
The Embedded PMU Staff – Fisheries will anchor program delivery within the Department of Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP), acting as a bridge between fisheries policy, digital service delivery, and RSK operations. The role requires a professional skilled in governance, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement across marine, inland, and aquaculture systems.
Job Responsibilities:
Program & Data Integration:
Align departmental schemes (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, aquaculture, inland/marine programs, insurance, seed/feed support) with real-time field data via RSK dashboards.
Maintain the fisheries module roadmap in sync with other GoAP digital initiatives.
Operational Coordination:
Validate data on aquaculture production, water quality, and disease surveillance; ensure alerts translate to timely interventions.
Align input planning (seed, feed, medicines, nets, fuel) with seasonal culture and fishing cycles.
Coordinate with District Implementation Cells for seasonal sprints — stocking, harvests, fishing bans, reservoir programs, and market campaigns.
Advisory & Communication:
Prepare Telugu advisories (WhatsApp/IVR/SMS) on stocking densities, water quality, feeding, disease control, weather safety, and post-harvest handling.
Strategic Convergence:
Ensure alignment between central and state programs (PMMSY, Blue Revolution, Coastal Aquaculture Authority, Marine Product Export Development Authority) for maximum field impact.
Support data interoperability and contribute to M&E metrics (production, income, women’s participation).
Field Engagement:
Act as a feedback link between fisher communities, aquaculture farmers, RSKs, and policymakers to inform micro-planning and service delivery improvement.
Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience:
M.F.Sc. / M.Sc. (Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Fisheries Resource Management) / MBA (Agri-Business) / PGDRM (Coastal Livelihoods).
Experience:
6–10 years in fisheries development, aquaculture extension, or coastal livelihoods programs.
Attributes:
Technically grounded, systems thinker, strong field orientation, and commitment to fisher welfare and digital innovation.
Skills Required
Technical: Aquaculture systems (shrimp, fish, crab), species biology, disease management, feed formulation, and hatchery operations.
Digital: Fisheries MIS, GIS tools, dashboard visualization (Power BI/Tableau), mobile data systems.
Project Management: Plan and monitor multi-scheme, multi-district operations; ensure timely documentation.
Interpersonal: Strong facilitation, negotiation, and community engagement with fishers, aquaculture farmers, and cooperatives.
Analytical: Link production data with weather, disease, and market trends to generate actionable insights.
Capacity Building: Train field staff on digital tools and farmers on sustainable practices and new technologies.
Desired Capabilities
Exposure to digital fisheries and aquaculture platforms, IoT sensors, and satellite monitoring tools.
Understanding of fisheries value chains, cold chain, processing, and market systems.
Experience managing convergence projects involving cooperatives, research institutes, and private partners.
Analytical skills for dashboard insights and reporting.
Familiarity with sustainable aquaculture, coastal management, and climate adaptation approaches.
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