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On behalf of Tanganyika, Masika Ventures is seeking a versatile Aquaculture Graduate.

Tanganyika Blue is pioneering the first commercial Tanzanian Native Species Aquaculture farm on Lake Tanganyika. Our mission is to catalyze a sustainable blue revolution by establishing Native Species Aquaculture practices that support food security, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability in the Lake Tanganyika region. TB is expanding its aquaculture operations and moving to Kimbwela, Kigoma and would need a flexible, organization-oriented Aquaculture Graduate Technician

Job Purpose:

The Aquaculture Graduate Technician is an entry-level, hands-on role designed for candidates with aquaculture, fisheries, aquatic science, or related background, who are eager to gain broad operational exposure.

This role is intentionally varied. You will support aquaculture operations, water quality monitoring, basic laboratory and field sampling, equipment maintenance, data recording, and general site activities. Over time, the role can develop in technical, operational, or supervisory directions depending on performance and interest.

This position suits someone who is practical, adaptable, and comfortable working across disciplines.

Responsibilities or duties

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day aquaculture operations including fish handling, feeding, harvesting, and site activities.
• Assist with routine water quality monitoring, sampling, and basic environmental data collection.
• Support basic laboratory, field, and lake-based sampling activities under supervision.
• Assist with operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of aquaculture equipment and infrastructure.
• Accurately record operational, environmental, and production data and support basic reporting.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and environmental guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with scientists, technicians, and operations teams across the site.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of aquaculture systems, water quality, or aquatic environments.
• Willingness to learn and work across technical, operational, and field-based tasks.
• Practical mindset with good problem-solving and observation skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in operational environments.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong spoken and written English and Swahili.

Experience needed

No prior professional experience is required; however, any relevant prior experience will be considered an advantage.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by working through companies that create diverse improvements for climate adaptation, people’s livelihoods and conservation
• Professional development opportunities and the chance to grow with the company.

• Support day-to-day aquaculture operations including fish handling, feeding, harvesting, and site activities.
• Assist with routine water quality monitoring, sampling, and basic environmental data collection.
• Support basic laboratory, field, and lake-based sampling activities under supervision.
• Assist with operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of aquaculture equipment and infrastructure.
• Accurately record operational, environmental, and production data and support basic reporting.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and environmental guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with scientists, technicians, and operations teams across the site.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor or manager.

• Basic understanding of aquaculture systems, water quality, or aquatic environments.
• Willingness to learn and work across technical, operational, and field-based tasks.
• Practical mindset with good problem-solving and observation skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in operational environments.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong spoken and written English and Swahili.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.