Consultant- International Aquaculture Genetics Expert (Nepal)

Lutheran World Relief, a subsidiary of Corus International, is seeking an International Aquaculture Genetics Expert.

• Location: Simara, Bara District, Nepal (remote and field work to be decided at contracting stage) Reporting to: DCoP
• Anticipated Start Date: TBD
• Anticipated End Date: TBD
• Consultancy Type: Individual or Firm
• Contract type - initial contract of 40 days level of effort (LOE) with the possibility to extend.
  
  

Prospective candidates should review the full RFP attached (SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW through the link) before applying to ensure full understanding of the project, country context, overall consultancy scope, requirements, evaluation criteria and application and review process.

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About Corus

Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver the holistic, lasting solutions needed to end extreme poverty once and for all. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. Our more than 800 employees around the globe are experts in their fields and dedicated to helping the world's most vulnerable people break the cycle of poverty and lead healthy lives.

Consultant Opportunity

LWR seeks to hire an aquaculture genetics expert in the concentration of fish genetics. To enhance the productivity of farming these and other potential species, it is desirable to introduce genetics that adapt to the Nepal climate and are suitable for inland aquaculture research and production activities. The Aquaculture Genetics Expert will work on enhancing and enriching the aquaculture species diversity by replenishing some of carp such as rohu, pangas seed from Bangladesh, genetically improved Tilapia already available in Nepal but also available regionally, trout germplasm from abroad.

Expected Tasks

Aquaculture Genetics Expert will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conduct genetic assessments of aquaculture species including e.g. Rohu (Labeo rohita), Mrigal/Naini (Cirrhinus mrigala) and Catla/Bhakur (Catla catla) to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and reliability of fish genetical resources with detailed background information on the pedigree Fish, pangas from Vietnam, trout from USA, and rohupangas from Bangladesh.
• Develop breeding programs aimed at enhancing the genetic quality of target species.
• Contribute to the development of data management systems, and genetic evaluation tools.
• Offer expert advice on the management of genetic diversity, strategies to prevent inbreeding, and enhancing disease resistance in aquaculture stocks. Support with necessary actions and play an active role in importation of potential fish species such as Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) from World.
• Ensure successful delivery of newly introduced aquaculture species.
• Mentor and build capacity of hatchery operators (public and private) in advanced aquaculture genetics techniques ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices in aquaculture genetics.
  
  

Deliverables

The Following Deliverables Are Expected From Aquaculture Genetics Expert

• Report on genetic quality of existing major carp (rohu, catla, mrigel), tilapia, pangas and trout.
• Managing the importation of genetically improved tilapia, pangas from reliable certified sources from abroad with well documented pedigree details.
• Report detailing the breeding protocols, data management systems and genetic evaluation tools for further use on the project.
• A technical guidance document (User Manual) covering genetic diversity management, strategies to avoid inbreeding, and recommendations on disease resistance in aquaculture stocks.
• Present key points from the consultancy to Project staff, CFPCC, NARC and private sector firms.
  
  

Level of Effort and Timeline

The ToR is expected to be completed by both remote and field work. Field visits will be required to Simara and the implementation regions through the course of the consultancy. The prospective timeline for the selected consultant is to be decided for a total of 40 days level of effort. All terms will be agreed upon in the consultant contract.

Requirements

The Expert should possess the following qualifications:

• Advanced degree of fish genetics, or in related fields.
• Proven experience and well acquainted with research and production of carp, Tilapia, Pangas, trout germplasm.
• Cross-cultural awareness and ability to work amongst a diverse group of staff, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication and writing and technical skills.
• English language, fluency in Nepali/Hindi/local languages is a plus.
• Ability to communicate technical matters effectively to a wide audience.
• Microsoft package: Word, Excel; PowerPoint, required.
• Willing to travel to Nepal, including to remote districts.
  
  

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