Field Officer, Marine Science/Biology job
Job Description
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Job details
- Job location: Zanzibar
- Job category: Agriculture
- Job type: Full Time
- Job posted: September 2, 2026
- Job deadline: September 12, 2026
About this role
The positions are intended to support C-Weed Mwani’s expanding activities in seaweed cultivation, marine resource management, laboratory quality control, R&D, agricultural biostimulants and product development .
Purpose of the position
To support monitoring and development of seaweed cultivation activities across Tanzania’s coastal regions, while contributing to marine biodiversity monitoring, sustainable marine resource use, seaweed species identification, farmer engagement and community-based marine conservation activities.
The position requires a person who is comfortable working extensively in coastal villages and marine field environments and who can integrate effectively with local communities, seaweed farmers and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor seaweed cultivation activities across assigned coastal
- Conduct field assessments of seaweed farms, cultivation sites and surrounding marine
- Support identification of seaweed species and other relevant marine flora/fauna encountered in the field.
- Develop and maintain practical knowledge of seaweed species occurring in Tanzania’s coastal and wild marine habitats.
- Monitor seaweed growth, health, environmental conditions and potential cultivation
- Identify and report factors affecting seaweed productivity, including environmental, biological and farming-related factors.
- Support assessment and monitoring of marine biodiversity within and around cultivation
- Contribute to activities related to marine ecosystem preservation, restoration and sustainable use of marine resources.
- Work directly with seaweed farmers and coastal communities to support improved cultivation practices.
- Collect, record and report reliable field data from different coastal
- Support field trials, surveys and R&D activities related to seaweed cultivation and marine
- Prepare field reports and communicate observations, challenges and recommendations to the technical/R&D team.
- Be willing and able to relocate temporarily or permanently to different coastal communities depending on operational requirements.
Minimum qualifications
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