Hatchery Manager Assistant at Blue Alliance Tanzania April 2025

Hatchery Manager Assistant
Hatchery Manager Assistant at Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas April 2025

Hatchery Manager Assistant at Blue Alliance Tanzania April 2025

We’re on the hunt for a Hatchery Manager Assistant

Pemba, Zanzibar
Job Specification
Hatchery Manager Assistant
Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas
Together we are helping the planet, one Marine Protected Area at a time.
Location Pemba, Zanzibar
Type Full-time position
Remuneration
Commensurate with the role, responsibilities, and previous experience

About Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas
Blue
Alliance Marine Protected Areas currently manages 60 Marine Protected
Areas (MPAs) across four MPA networks in Indonesia, the Philippines, and
Zanzibar. With plans to extend our management to 200 MPAs in six MPA
networks by 2030, our goal is to protect 2,000,000 hectares of coral
reef biodiversity, safeguard over 70 threatened marine species, and
significantly improve the livelihoods of more than 50,000 coastal
community members.

Our innovative model not only focuses on
ecological conservation but also ensures the economic empowerment of
local communities through long-term income generation from reef-positive
businesses in ecotourism, community-based aquaculture, sustainable
fisheries, and blue carbon. These efforts are supported by the Blue
Finance Facility for Marine Protected Areas – a groundbreaking vehicle
to regenerate marine biodiversity and develop the Blue Economy in
Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

Role and Responsibilities
We
are seeking a motivated and organized Hatchery Manager Assistant to
support the daily operations of an aquaculture hatchery located in
Pemba, Zanzibar. The hatchery focuses on microalgae culture, larval
rearing, and nursery culture up to the juvenile stage. The ideal
candidate will have a degree in marine science, strong communication
skills in Swahili and English, and at least three years of professional
experience, with management experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Support

• Assist in the daily operations of microalgae production, larval rearing, and nursery systems.
• Monitor water quality, feeding, health, and growth of cultured organisms.
• Operate and maintain hatchery systems and equipment.
• Follow and support the implementation of standard open rational procedures related to technical activities.

Management Support

• Support the Hatchery Manager in overseeing staff activities.
• Help coordinate work schedules and task assignments.
• Participate in staff training and team coordination.
• Ensure adherence to safety and operational procedures.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Record daily production and environmental data.
• Maintain organized records (physical and digital).
• Assist in the preparation of internal technical reports and progress summaries.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marine science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience, ideally in a technical or scientific role.
• Prior management or team leadership experience preferred.
• Fluency in both Swahili and English (spoken and written).
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and in a practical, hands-on environment.

Application Process
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to tzn.job@bluealliance.earth  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for applications: 30th June 2025.
Note:
This job description is a general outline of the key responsibilities
and requirements for the position of Hatchery Manager Assistant at Blue
Alliance Marine Protected Areas. The specific responsibilities and tasks
may evolve as the needs of the organisation change and expand.