Overview
Assess, design, and implement two pilot seaweed nursery units to strengthen seedling production capacity in Lombok under the TCP/INS/4003 project.
Tasks Summary
- Review and evaluate existing government nursery units
- Lead the technical design and establishment of two pilot seaweed nurseries
- Provide on-site technical guidance for nursery setup and operation
- Conduct capacity building training for farmers and extension workers
- Contribute to the development of an illustrated guide booklet on nursery best practices
- Participate in the final workshop of the project
- Prepare training reports, Back-to-Office-Reports, and End-of-Assignment-Reports
- Undertake any other tasks as required by FAO-Indonesia
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years practical and long-term experience in seaweed aquaculture from seedlings to growing
- Proven experience in evaluating and improving the performance of seaweed nurseries
- Familiarity with vegetative propagation techniques, seed quality management, and site selection for nursery establishment
- Strong understanding of the Indonesian aquaculture institutional landscape
- Field-based experience in coordinating with government technical units and coastal communities is highly desirable
Qualification Requirements
• Advanced university degree in aquaculture/fisheries related subjects with specialized knowledge in seaweed seedling production and nursery development