Job Opportunity at One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI)
Job Title: Programme Coordinator – Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare (AFIWEL) Programme
Organization: One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI)
Location: Nigeria (Requires regular domestic travel to priority programme states and key aquaculture production hubs)
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
About the Role
One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is seeking a driven Programme Coordinator to lead the implementation and strategic expansion of our Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare (AFIWEL) Programme across Nigeria.
This role bridges policy, field implementation, and industry partnerships to advance aquatic animal health, biosecurity, fish welfare, and sustainable food systems. The successful candidate will work closely with government bodies, smallholder farmers, veterinary institutions, private sector leaders, and development partners to build healthier, more productive, and sustainable aquaculture systems.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Strategy & Field Execution: Translate fish welfare and responsible aquaculture frameworks into actionable state- and farm-level activities; track implementation timelines, deliverables, and field operations.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement: Drive policy alignment and institutionalize welfare standards by engaging federal and state institutions across fisheries, veterinary services, and food systems.
Capacity Strengthening & Digital Tools: Coordinate field training for farmers, extension workers, and inspectors. Support the adoption of digital management tools (including One Farm Records, RORE, and AgrowSAFE).
Private Sector & Market Partnerships: Build strategic alliances with hatcheries, feed producers, processors, and retailers to establish market-based incentives for welfare-compliant practices.
Monitoring, Research & Reporting: Oversee data collection, impact assessments, case studies, donor compliance, and budgeting for the AFIWEL initiative.
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and support field officers, junior personnel, and program consultants.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Aquatic Sciences, Agriculture, One Health, Development Studies, or a related field. (Postgraduate qualification preferred).
Professional Experience: 7+ years of experience leading field-level programmes in aquaculture, fisheries, animal health/welfare, or agricultural development.
Sector Expertise: Proven track record in multi-stakeholder coordination (government, private sector, producer groups) within Nigeria’s fisheries or food systems ecosystem.
Leadership Experience: Demonstrated background in team supervision, capacity-building workshops, and project monitoring.
Technical Familiarity: Strong understanding of One Health concepts, digital agriculture solutions, and sustainable aquatic animal management.
Key Competencies
Exceptional program management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (proficiency in relevant Nigerian languages is a plus).
Proficiency in digital productivity, field reporting, and project management tools.
Ability to work independently, manage donor compliance, and lead multi-disciplinary field teams.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV and cover letter via the official application link.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
