Become a
Fish Welfare Initiative
Program Manager
Fish Welfare Initiative is hiring a Program Manager to lead our field operations, oversee Program Associates, and maintain strong farmer relationships. If you have previous experience managing people and farmer relationships, and are passionate about animal welfare, this could be the right role for you.
Before you read on, please note:
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We are only accepting Indian nationals or long-term residents for this role.
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You need to be fluent in Telugu and English.
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This role requires you to live in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh full-time.
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Apply using this form.
Deadline: Rolling
The initial deadline was October 7. We may review further applications on a rolling basis.
Who We Are
Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI) is a relatively new organization whose mission is to improve the welfare of fishes as much as possible. We focus specifically on farmed fishes, or fishes raised in aquaculture. Our main country of implementation is India, where we currently work in the Nellore and West Godavari districts.
As part of our Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture (ARA), we work with over 200 fish farms. Through this program, we estimate that we have already improved the lives of over four million fishes. You can learn more about our work on our blog and website.
The Program Manager Role
The Program Manager is responsible for managing the ARA program’s day-to-day operations to achieve its intended outcomes of improving water quality and maintaining healthy stocking densities.
Key Responsibilities
Management
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People management: Manage 3+ Program Associates.
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Project management: Supervise the implementation of ARA protocols and experiments.
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Data review: Ensure timely and accurate data entry by Program Associates.
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Audits: Conduct audits and quality control to ensure adherence to protocols.
Farmer Engagement
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Relationship building: Build and maintain relationships with ARA farmers.
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Farm information maintenance: Obtain stocking, harvest, and other farm information at timely intervals and update our data accordingly.
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Field presence: Spend 50%+ of your time in the field engaging with ARA staff, farmers, and other stakeholders.
Scaling and Strategic Assistance
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Ground-truthing: Provide field input during strategic meetings with FWI leadership.
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Expansion: Lead the process of enrolling new farms in the ARA.
See this job description for further details.
Who Should Apply?
We encourage anyone to apply regardless of their degree qualifications. We especially encourage you to apply if you have previous fieldwork experience, ideally in remote Indian communities.
Required Criteria
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Nationality: Indian national or long-term resident.
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Experience with field programs:
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1 year of experience managing field programs in the development, environmental protection, or animal advocacy sectors.
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Demonstrated experience in managing other team members and stakeholder (ideally farmer) relationships.
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Language: Fluent in oral and written Telugu and English.
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Location: Full-time presence in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh required. Expect extensive field work in the surrounding villages.
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Transportation: Ability to drive a motorbike or scooter on rural (often dirt) roads.
Ideal Criteria
The following criteria are not required. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet or only meet some of them.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree or greater in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Social Sciences, or other sciences.
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Technical expertise: Previous experience with water quality analysis and management in aquaculture.
If you are interested in a more field-based and less managerial role, we encourage you to apply to be a Program Associate.
Position Details
Salary: INR 50-70,000 per month (set based on experience).
Position Status: Full-time.
Start Date: Late November (with some flexibility).
Benefits: Apart from working with an extremely dedicated team on a vastly neglected field, FWI offers several employee benefits:
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Accommodation allowance for field locations
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Reimbursement of up to 25,000 INR annually to purchase health insurance
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Motorbike maintenance allowance for field staff
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Free weekday lunch at FWI offices
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Generous paid time off (up to 40 days personal and caregiver leave and ~20 Indian holidays)
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Maternal and paternal leave
Equal Opportunity Policy
FWI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage people of every color, orientation, age, sex, gender, ethnicity and ability to apply. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, and we will endeavor to make adjustments throughout the process where possible.
Apply Here
Complete this initial test task to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will the hiring process be like?
We will share the final process with everyone passing round one. You can expect the following stages, with some candidates being eliminated in each round:
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Full application (CV, other questions, test task: ~2 hours)
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Interview (~1 hour)
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Work trial (~2 days)
I live in India but cannot move to Eluru. Can I still apply?
Unfortunately not. You will need to live in Eluru full-time during the week. We do not allow remote work for this role.
What are regular work hours?
Most of our field work happens in the morning (8-10am) and afternoon (4-6pm). Your days will thus not follow a regular 9-5pm schedule but instead you may have early mornings on some and late evenings on other days. You will need to keep your schedule flexible and adjusted to the field requirements.
I’m fresh out of university. Can I apply for this position?
No. This is a manager-level position and we require at least one year of working experience in a relevant field and demonstrated experience managing other staff.
I don't have a university degree, can I apply?
Yes, if you meet the other criteria. We do not require a degree because we believe hands-on knowledge of having run programs before is more important.
Will this job involve managing anyone?
Yes, you will manage at least three Program Associates and likely more in the future.
What is it like to work at FWI?
See our blog for our recent culture surveys with unfiltered answers from our team.
I have another question about whether I should apply that isn’t listed here.
Then you should contact us—we’re happy to let you know whether you should apply, in order to potentially save you the time on filling out yet another application.