Vacancy Announcements

* The last date extended upto 15th May 2011.

* The age limit might be extended beyond 40 years in cases of highly qualified and experienced candidates.


Title:                            Editor, INFOFISH


Salary:                         Commensurate with experience/ qualifications
                                                                    
Terms of reference:

The incumbent will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  He/she will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Preparing, editing and proof reading of in-house magazine.
  • Evaluating and selecting manuscripts for industry magazine.
  • Adhering to style guidelines and making sure that all materials of communication match these guidelines.
  • Recommending improvements in all editorial materials and ensuring that they are correct.
  • Checking manuscripts and other items for readability, style and agreement with editorial policy.
  • Sourcing articles and maintaining regular networking with contributing authors.
  • Ensuring the production process runs smoothly and liaising with design and production departments.
  • Writing headlines and captions for pictures and layout page designs.
  • Writing and editing for other assignments of the organization – market reports, press coverage, interviews etc.

Qualifications:

  • Possess a University degree in Mass Communication (Journalism) or related field.
  • Be a national of a member country of INFOFISH.

Age:

The age limit might be extended beyond 40 years, in case of highly qualified and experienced candidates as on 31 May 2011

Skills

  • An excellent command of English
  • Ability to carry out desk research
  • Must have good IT skills
  • Able to make decisions
  • Have a good eye for detail, accuracy and general appearance
  • A good team player with highly effective communication skills and experience in copy editing. 
    Ability to recognize and correct style errors. Rewriting and reframing editorial content so that it reads well and conveys the message
  • Creativity.

Knowledge (preferable)

  • Understanding of the target audience
  • Understanding of fish markets around the globe
  • Knowing what has been published previously in this field

Experience:

Essential:  At least 5 years of experience in a publishing house or similar organization. 

Applications, containing full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the following preferably through the INFOFISH National Liaison Office* in each Member Country** of INFOFISH

The Director
INFOFISH
P.O. Box 10899
50728 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Closing date: Extended upto 15 May, 2011 for receipt of applications at INFOFISH
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
**Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, DPR Korea,Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands,
Sri Lanka and Thailand.


Title:                            Technical Officer (Post Harvest Handling & Quality Assurance)
, INFOFISH

Salary:                         Commensurate with experience/ qualifications

Terms of Reference:

The Technical Officer will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and will be responsible for the following duties at INFOFISH:

  • Compile articles, reports and presentations on technical issues independently;
  • Undertake training and dissemination activities;
  • Provide advisory services in fish technology, safety & hygiene and aquaculture. 
  • Any other duties as instructed by the Director

Qualifications:

  • Be a national of a Member Country* of INFOFISH;
  • The age limit might be extended beyond 40 years, in case of highly qualified and experienced candidates as on 31 May 2011
  • Possess an educational level equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in fisheries, food science, fish processing technology or a related field, preferably with a postgraduate degree;
  • Have at least 8 years experience in a field related to fish technology, safety and hygiene and have a working knowledge of aquaculture.

Applications, containing full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the following preferably through the INFOFISH National Liaison Office* in each Member Country** of INFOFISH

The Director
INFOFISH
P.O. Box 10899
50728 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Closing date: Extended upto 15 May, 2011 for receipt of applications at INFOFISH
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
**Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, DPR Korea,Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands,
Sri Lanka and Thailand.

 

Title:                                        Administrative Officer, INFOFISH ( Malaysian nationals only )

Salary:                                    Commensurate with experience/ qualifications                                           
    
Description of duties:

The incumbent will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  He/she will be responsible for the following duties:

  • All personnel matters  - recruitment, entitlement and general supervision of staff
  • Financial matters – maintain full set of accounts, budgets and accounting procedures
  • Procurements – liaise with suppliers/printers
  • Event management – organizing international conferences/ training workshops/ seminars
  • Coordinate projects and execute other administrative duties

Qualifications:

University degree in business administration, or related field

Age:

The age limit might be extended beyond 40 years, in case of highly qualified and experienced candidates as on 31 May 2011

Skills:

  • Thorough knowledge of administrative, financial and management principles and practices.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in harmony with team.
  • Must be computer literate – Office software and MYOB

Experience:

Essential:  At least 5 years of experience in an Organization, of which a minimum of two years are at the international level in administration and project management. 

Languages:

Good command of English.

Applications, containing full curriculum vitae, should be sent to the following preferably through the INFOFISH National Liaison Office in Malaysia

The Director
INFOFISH
P.O. Box 10899
50728 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Closing date: Extended upto 15 May, 2011 for receipt of applications at INFOFISH
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
**Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, DPR Korea,Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands,
Sri Lanka and Thailand.