One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a nonprofit organization advancing One Health through integrated programmes in public health, animal health and welfare, sustainable food systems, environmental conservation, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), health security, research, innovation, policy, and capacity strengthening across Africa. The Africa Fish & Aquaculture Welfare (AFIWEL) Programme is OHDI's flagship programme for advancing fish welfare and promoting responsible and sustainable aquaculture systems across Africa, working with governments, farmers, fisheries and veterinary institutions, researchers and private-sector actors.
Position Summary: The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for translating OHDI's goals and objectives to advance responsible and sustainable aquaculture in Nigeria. The role will support the rollout and practical application of fish welfare guidelines and responsible aquaculture practices; capacity strengthening for farmers, government officials, inspectors and other value-chain actors; public- and private-sector partnerships; farm improvement and verification; digital solutions and data systems; market access opportunities; and programme monitoring, research and learning across priority aquaculture-producing states.
Key Responsibilities: coordinate day-to-day implementation and expansion of the AFIWEL Programme across priority states; translate fish welfare guidelines and policies into practical state- and farm-level activities; coordinate engagement with federal and state institutions responsible for fisheries, aquaculture and veterinary services; coordinate capacity strengthening for fish farmers, farmer associations, fisheries officers, inspectors and extension personnel; support integration of OHDI's digital tools (One Farm Records, RORE, AgrowSAFE) and improved farm record-keeping and traceability; build relationships with hatcheries, feed companies, processors, retailers and buyers and develop market-based approaches that incentivise improved fish welfare; work with MEAL and Research & Policy teams to monitor progress, support baseline studies and contribute to technical reports and donor reporting; supervise and mentor assigned AFIWEL Programme Officer(s) and field personnel, maintain programme trackers and support budget planning and monitoring.
Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Marine/Aquatic Sciences, Agriculture, One Health, Development Studies or a related field (relevant postgraduate qualification an advantage); at least 7 years of relevant professional experience in aquaculture, fisheries, animal health/welfare, agricultural development, food systems or related programmes; demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder programmes and field-level implementation; experience engaging government institutions, producer organisations, private-sector actors and/or development partners; experience supervising junior staff or field teams desirable; experience within Nigeria's fisheries or aquaculture sector a strong advantage.
Competencies and other requirements: initiative and ownership, programme coordination and execution, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and adaptability, leadership and teamwork, strong communication, results and data orientation, integrity and professionalism. Willingness to travel regularly within Nigeria, particularly to programme states and aquaculture production areas; strong digital literacy; excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of relevant Nigerian languages an advantage.
Application Deadline: 31st August, 2026
Closing date: 2026-08-31
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form and upload the required documents. Apply here: https://forms.gle/kw2odVL6WGVckJr68 . Application Deadline: 31st August, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.