Aquaculture Internship Program for Graduates – Apply for IFAD NORAD Grant Opportunity

Aquaculture Internship Program for Graduates – Apply for IFAD NORAD Grant Opportunity

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Market-Oriented Internship for Youth Aquaculture Graduates under the NORAD Grant

Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP)
Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs
State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and the Blue Economy

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is implementing the recently designed NORAD-Grant Project “Advancing Resilient and Nutrition-sensitive Smallholder Aquaculture (ARNSA)” in Kenya. The project aims to complement the ongoing activities of the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). The primary goal of ARNSA is to reduce rural poverty and improve nutrition through sustainable smallholder aquaculture.

As part of this initiative, the ABDP is offering an internship program under the NORAD Grant to provide young graduates with hands-on experience in the aquaculture industry. The program is designed to develop the next generation of aquaculture leaders with the technical expertise and business skills required to boost employability and contribute to improving aquaculture productivity.

Internship Program Details

The internship offers an opportunity to gain work-place experience, define career goals, build professional networks, and enhance self-reliance in the aquaculture sector over a structured 6-month internship program.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the internship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Kenyan Citizenship: Be a resident Kenyan citizen.
Age: Aged between 18 and 35 years.
Education: Be an unemployed graduate who has completed a degree course within the last 3 years from a recognized training institution and has not yet been exposed to work experience in their field of study.
Relevant Degrees: Graduates from degree programs in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Sciences, or any other relevant discipline within the aquaculture value chain.
Skills: Applicants must possess the theoretical knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to assist public or private sector organizations to improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
Business Plan Development: The ability to develop a concept note expressing a desire to pursue a career in aquaculture and prepare a business plan during the internship.
Soft Skills: Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
Inclusivity: Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Willingness to Work in Rural Areas: A strong willingness to work in aquaculture establishments in rural settings.