Fisheries Officer at Tetra Tech ARD

About the Role

The Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity (GFRA) aims to prevent the collapse of the small pelagic fishery sector in Ghana while improving supplemental livelihoods, resilience, and food security for fishing communities. The Fisheries Officer will support the implementation of GFRA and partner activities related to fisheries, with particular focus on fisheries management interventions, co-management approaches, and building capacity to apply scientific information in support of fisheries management.

About the Organization

Tetra Tech ARD works across all four coastal regions of Ghana with particular emphasis on ten sites: Half Assini, Axim, Sekondi, Shama, Elmina, Mumford, Azizanya, Tema, Denu, and Keta.

Key Objectives

• Improve supplemental livelihoods and resilience measures for fishing communities, particularly for women and youth
• Facilitate private sector engagement and market linkages in the fishing sector
• Strengthen government capacity in policymaking, regulation, and enforcement
• Strengthen improved science and research, including data collection for policy and management decisions
• Empower key stakeholders to effect change

Position Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Job Category: Agricultural Jobs