Fish Welfare Initiative is hiring a Welfare Assessment Manager to better understand the welfare conditions of farmed fishes in Andhra Pradesh, India.

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If you like getting to the bottom of hard measurement questions, enjoy field research, and can develop and improve upon protocols where none existed before, this could be a great role for you!

Notes

• This is an on-site full-time role in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India.

• This role requires you to be able to drive a motorbike or scooter, and spend ample time in the field.

• Apply through this form, by May 24, 2026.
   

About Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI)

Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI) is an animal welfare organization that focuses on one of the most numerous and neglected groups of farmed animals: farmed fishes.

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We work to improve fish welfare by developing and implementing scalable, cost-effective, and evidence-based interventions. Our main program, the Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture (ARA), collaborates with fish farmers in Andhra Pradesh to improve water quality and reduce stocking densities. Alongside this, our Research & Development department explores new interventions to identify the most effective ways to help fishes. 

One of the key research questions we have is how good (or bad) the average welfare is of a fish on a farm. Answering this question, via our Welfare Assessment Protocol (WAP), will be your job.

 

You can learn more about our work on our blog and website.

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How You Will Make a Difference

As Welfare Assessment Manager, you'll own the Welfare Assessment Protocol: administering it in the field, refining it so it applies across new interventions (e.g. feed fortification), and running studies with it—such as comparing ARA vs non-ARA farms and conducting needs assessments for new regions. You'll also manage a small local team (starting with one person) and think hard about how to more precisely quantify welfare for fishes.

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Long term, we hope this role grows into leading a small Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) department at FWI. Candidates without prior M&E experience will be given the support and resources to upskill accordingly.

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Key Responsibilities

The Welfare Assessment Manager will be responsible for the following:

 

1 - Development and implementation of the WAP

A. Further development of the WAP: Continue utilizing and refining the Welfare Assessment Protocol, particularly so that it may be applicable across different types of interventions.

 

B. Conducting various studies with the WAP, including: running the WAP on ARA vs non-ARA farms; running the WAP on ARA farms pre- and post-joining; completing needs assessments for new areas; and running the WAP on new interventions (e.g., feed fortification).

 

C. Manage data collection, entry, and analysis related to WAP studies, ensuring accuracy and quality.

 

2 - Monitoring & Evaluation Support

A. Support other programmatic teams in the organization with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategy and execution.

 

B. Help develop and refine FWI’s approach to measuring welfare outcomes across interventions.​

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Key Skills and Past Experience

• Nationality: Indian national.

• Years of experience: No specific minimum required. Prior formal M&E experience is preferred but not necessary.

• Previous experience: 

  • Someone who is technically organized and competent, and can fully understand and own complex spreadsheets.

  • Field work experience is a plus. Must be excited about doing hands-on field work.

• Level of qualifications: No specific degree required. We value competence and a good relationship with evidence over formal qualifications.

• Languages: Telugu speaker preferred. Fluency in English required.​
   

The Fine Print

• Position Status: Full-time, permanent. 4-month probationary period.

• Start Date: ASAP, with some flexibility.

• Location: On-site in Andhra Pradesh, likely in the Eluru region. Field visits to farms are required. Must be able to ride a motorbike or scooter.

• Salary range: INR 70,000 – INR 90,000 per month (set based on need and experience, higher pay can be considered for exceptional applicants)

• Benefits: Apart from working with an extremely dedicated team on a vastly neglected field, FWI offers several employee benefits:

  • Accommodation Allowance: Paid for accommodation or allowance for employees living in field locations. 

  • Reimbursement of up to 25,000 INR annually to purchase health insurance.

  • Free weekday lunch at our field offices.

  • Generous paid time off (up to 40 days personal and compassionate leave and ~25 Indian holidays).

  • Maternal and paternal leave.

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​How to Apply

Complete this application form by May 24, 2026. Note that you will need to be signed in with a Google account in order to complete it.​