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Careers at NAQDA — Aquaculture Projects

Find and apply for aquaculture jobs by district—or propose your own role and send your CV to our recruitment team.

Featured Openings — Northern Province

Priority positions for aquaculture development in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaitivu, and Vavuniya

Field Inspector — Sea Cucumber (Pen Culture)

Jaffna District

Urgent

Support NAQDA field monitoring for கடலட்டை (Kadalattai) / Sea Cucumber pens. Site visits, stock checks, farmer guidance, biosecurity.

Requirements:

  • O/L or A/L qualification
  • Motorbike license preferred
  • Basic aquaculture knowledge
Full-time Field based Apply by: 30 Sep

Field Inspector — Shrimp Farms

Mannar District

Contract

Daily pond checks, sampling, feed logs, biosecurity SOPs; report to NAQDA. Monitor water quality and maintain farm records.

Requirements:

  • O/L or A/L qualification
  • Willingness to travel
  • Data logging skills
Contract 6-12 months Field based

Research / Technical Assistant

Kilinochchi District

Full-time

Assist hatchery operations, larval rearing, physico-chemical testing, data entry. Work with research team on aquaculture projects.

Requirements:

  • Diploma/Undergrad in Aquaculture/Bio Science
  • Lab skills preferred
  • Computer literacy
Full-time Lab/Field

Admin & Project Support Officer

Vavuniya District

Full-time

Document control, scheduling, procurement support, field team coordination. Support NAQDA district office operations.

Requirements:

  • Admin experience preferred
  • MS Office/Google Workspace
  • Good communication skills
Full-time Office/Field

IT Support (Field Apps & MIS)

Jaffna District

Full-time

Support mobile data collection, user accounts, device setup, basic dashboards. Assist field teams with technology solutions.

Requirements:

  • IT/CS diploma or equivalent
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Spreadsheet expertise
Full-time Office/Field

Aquaculture Extension Officer

Mullaitivu District

Urgent

Provide technical support to farmers, conduct training programs, monitor farm compliance with NAQDA standards.

Requirements:

  • Degree/Diploma in Aquaculture
  • Field experience preferred
  • Tamil language skills advantage
Full-time Extensive travel

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