Position title
Deployment Manager – Ocean Farming / Aquaculture Project
Description
We are looking for a dedicated Deployment Manager to lead the on-ground execution of
our Ocean Farming / Aquaculture project in Ramanathapuram District. The ideal
candidate must be a Tamil native speaker with strong community mobilization skills,
particularly within fishermen and fisherwomen communities. This role requires hands-on
fieldwork, stakeholder coordination, project planning, and adaptability to climate and
technical changes to ensure the project's success.
Responsibilities
Community Mobilization: Engage and mobilize fishermen and fisherwomen for project
activities.
Stakeholder Coordination: Work with SHG leaders, village heads, and government
officials to gain support and ensure smooth implementation.
Field Operations Management: Oversee field staff, plan activities according to the
project timeline, and troubleshoot challenges.
Project Planning & Adaptation: Develop work plans and adapt strategies based on
climatic conditions and technical requirements.
Communication & Documentation: Maintain clear communication with local
communities, the project team, and officials. Document field activities, progress reports,
and key learnings.
Technology &Data Handling: Use basic digital tools (smartphones, online reporting,
GPS, WhatsApp, email) for documentation, communication, and project tracking.
Regional Engagement: Actively work in villages from Olaikuda to Damodarapattinam*
to strengthen participation and impact.
Language: Fluency in Tamil is mandatory; basic English communication is an
advantage.
Experience: Prior experience in fisheries, aquaculture, or community development
projects is preferred.
Community Engagement: Strong skills in mobilizing fisher communities and working
with SHGs or local governance structures.
Project Management: Ability to plan, execute, and adapt strategies based on changing
field conditions.
Technology Skills: Basic digital literacy – ability to use smartphones, online reporting
tools, and simple data entry platforms.
Adaptability: Willingness to work in challenging field conditions and adapt to climate and technical changes.
Local Residency: Must be willing to work locally within Ramanathapuram District.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Language: Fluency in Tamil is mandatory; basic English communication is an
advantage.
Experience: Prior experience in fisheries, aquaculture, or community development
projects is preferred.
Community Engagement: Strong skills in mobilizing fisher communities and working
with SHGs or local governance structures.
Project Management: Ability to plan, execute, and adapt strategies based on changing
field conditions.
Technology Skills: Basic digital literacy – ability to use smartphones, online reporting
tools, and simple data entry platforms.
Adaptability: Willingness to work in challenging field conditions and adapt to climate
and technical changes.
Local Residency: Must be willing to work locally within Ramanathapuram District.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in fisheries-related work or rural development projects*.
Familiarity with government schemes and support programs related to aquaculture.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in fisheries-related work or rural development projects*.
Familiarity with government schemes and support programs related to aquaculture.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.