Research Consultant Opportunity – IITA / TAAT Phase II
(Fish Compact): (Deadline 3 July 2026)
Position Title:
Research Consultant – Assessment of Limnothrissa
miodon (Isambaza) in Lake Kivu
Organization:
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
TAAT Phase II – Fish Compact (WorldFish)
Location:
Field-based (Lake Kivu, Rwanda) + Partial Remote Work
Job Overview:
The consultant will support research on sustainable
production and fisheries management of Isambaza (Limnothrissa miodon) in
Lake Kivu.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting
scientific literature review (ecology, fisheries, socio-economics)
- Designing
and implementing field data collection (surveys, KIIs, FGDs)
- Data
analysis (quantitative & qualitative)
- Supporting
stakeholder engagement and consultations
- Contributing
to scientific reports and publications
- Coordinating
field activities and logistics
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in
Fisheries Science, Zoology, Aquatic Biology, or related field
- Strong
experience in:
- Fisheries
research & stock assessment
- Data
analysis (qualitative & quantitative)
- Scientific
writing & publication
- Experience
in inland water fisheries (small pelagic systems preferred)
Contract Duration:
5 months (renewable depending on funding)
Start Date: 01 August 2026
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit:
- Detailed
CV
- Motivation
letter highlighting relevant experience
Submission Deadline:
3rd July 2026
Contact:
Zozo Rachel – Interim TAAT Program Coordinator
R.Zozo@cgiar.org (copy: m.a.bakare@cgiar.org)
www.iita.org
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