WorldFish, WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research and innovation institution that creates, advances, and translates aquatic food systems science into scalable solutions. We vision an inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future. Our mission is to end hunger and advance progress on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation to transform food, land, and water systems with aquatic foods for healthier people and the planet.   

For over 45-years, WorldFish's data, evidence, and insights have shaped practices, policies and investments to end hunger and advance sustainable development in low- and middle-income countries. We have a global presence across 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, with 460 staff of 30 nationalities deployed where the most significant sustainable development challenges can be addressed through holistic aquatic food systems solutions. Embedded in local, national, and international partnerships, our work sets agendas, builds capacities, and supports decision-making for climate action, food and nutrition security, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, blue economy, OneHealth, and AgriTech, integrating gender, youth, and social inclusion.

Research Specialist is responsible for coordinating or taking lead on, as appropriate, the implementation of various CRP and bilateral projects as assigned. This position also provide senior administrative and managerial support to the project leader, and be responsible for the overall coordination of field interventions, including planning, budgeting, partner relations, and external communication. The position will also provides substantive technical inputs, facilitation, and research support to various other WorldFish projects, and especially integrating participatory action research (PAR) methods and tools in planning, implementation, and M&E and documentation of project outcomes and impacts.