The Industry Development Officer will primarily be
Job Summary
The Industry Development Officer will primarily be responsible for the formation of organizations within the various fishing communities and providing support to the establishment of business groups within these communities. He/she will provide technical oversight to the SIDC in the evaluations of Business Plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• The primary responsibility of the Industry Development Officer would be to develop, undertake, oversee, guide and report on the technical aspects of the SIDC’s Projects as part of the project team.
• Conceptualize, develop and implement new and innovative industry development ideas in the seafood and aquaculture sectors utilizing a project management approach.
• Oversee and guide collaboration among the various SIDC technical and business development projects and project personnel in a manner that ensures the development and maintenance of an effective team environment.
• Collaborate and interact with personnel from other Government agencies and non-Government agencies, fisher-folk, suppliers, investors (potential and actual) and others in promoting modernization of the sector.
• Undertake, oversee and guide research and development in support of further development within the seafood and aquaculture sectors.
• Overseeing the conceptualization, design and implementation of projects and programmes that promote good business management practices in the sector
• Assisting in the development of the conduct of feasibility studies to determine the potential for investment opportunities in the seafood and aquaculture industries.
• Overseeing risk analyses of commercial projects in the aquaculture and seafood sectors.
• Overseeing and guiding the analysis of technical and policy issues, strategies and programmes to support seafood industry and aquaculture industry development.
• Guiding the collection of competitive intelligence towards identifying new and emerging technologies that promote new investment opportunities in the seafood and aquaculture industries.
• Overseeing the preparation of reports and investment profiles for potential investors.
• Encouraging and promote investment in new products and new enterprises.
• Developing and maintaining strategic alliances and contacts with key stakeholders working on seafood sector development.
• Providing leadership and guidance to a multi-disciplinary team in a manner that ensures that the technical and business development projects of the SIDC are effectively carried out.
• Liaising and foster collaboration with other Departments within the SIDC to ensure that projects benefit from the multi-disciplinary capability of the SIDC
• Providing support to other departments with respect to its public education and information delivery activities
• Carrying out other responsibilities related to the officer’s area of competence as may be required from time to time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• A Master’s degree from a recognized university in a Fisheries Resource Management Field, Agri-business or related field of study.
• Post-graduate training in a field related to the seafood industry such as the Food Sciences, Fisheries or Aquaculture.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in development work in the Fisheries, Seafood, or Aquaculture sector will be an asset
• Knowledge of the local fishing industry, and knowledge of key issues facing the domestic and regional fishing industries
Required Competencies, Skills and Abilities
• Must be familiar with international best practice currently utilized by countries with competitive and sustainable seafood industries.
• Must have demonstrated project management experience
• Business experience would be an asset
• Must have demonstrated experience with overseeing, coordinating and directing multi-disciplinary teams of professionals
• Must be able to work in a team environment, must be a self starter, and must be able to work independently and with little guidance and supervision.
• Must have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills and extensive experience in report writing.
• Knowledge of database management, spreadsheet software, project management software, data acquisition and analysis skills would be an asset.
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