Malek Azzabi

  • azzabimalek9@gmail.com
  • Italy
  • 08/07/2024
Field work Blue economy Climate change Conservation and ecology Coastal management Environmental education Fisheries and aquaculture Management and consultancy Marine policy Marine research Marine bio/technology Oceanography

Personal Summary

I am a dedicated professional in marine environment and sustainable blue economy with extensive experience in project coordination, environmental consultancy, and scientific research. Currently pursuing a part-time Master's in Sustainable Blue Economy from the University of Trieste, I am seeking challenging roles abroad to advance my career.

My experience includes leading preservation projects, conducting environmental assessments, and restoring marine ecosystems. I am skilled in managing complex projects, driving impactful change, and communicating effectively in English and French.

I am passionate about contributing to innovative solutions in the marine and fisheries sectors and eager to leverage my expertise in a forward-thinking organization that values sustainability.

Work Experience

Project Coordinator
Dec 2024 - May 2024 Association AIOPD Bouhertma PPI-OSCAN3-IUCNMed

-Coordinated a project focusing on the preservation and valuation of the forest
wetland ecosystems of Bouhertma.
-Facilitated the transition of the project activities during my temporary service
provision and contributed to the reorganization and replanning of the project's
tasks.
-Drafted technical and financial reports, meeting minutes, publications, and other
documents for the coordination unit

Junior Consultant
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 OKIANOS Company Specializing in Environmental Studies

-Provided scientific and technical support and assistance during fieldwork for the reimplantation and restoration of Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds in Monastir
-Participated in environmental baseline studies for six Hotels of Tunisia

Engineering graduation Project
Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas (RAC/SPA)

- Participation in the Adoption of a restoration programme for the Mediterranean
noble pen shell "Pinna nobilis".
- Coordination in the first monitoring and surveillance network for the noble pen
shell "Pinna nobilis" with the Coastal Protection and Development Agency in Tunisia.

Summer Traineeship
Jun 2021 - Present Fish Farming : Primafish

-Mastery of sea bass "Dicentrarchus labrax" and sea bream "Sparus aurata" rearing
techniques

End-of-studies Bachelor Project
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 On-shore Fish Farm : Nile Tilapia farming in the geothermal waters

- Constructed floating cages for Nile Tilapia farming (Oreochromis niloticus) in
geothermal waters.
- Monitored the species' zootechnical parameters including growth, mortality, and
feed conversion rate.

Education

Advanced Master in Sustainable Blue Economy
Jan 2024 - Present University of Trieste and OGS
Engineering Studies in Fisheries and Environment (GHE)
Sep 2021 - Jun 2023 National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (INAT)
Professional Master's degree in Engineering and Sustainable Management of Fisheries Resources
Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 Higher Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Bizerte (ISPAB)
Applied Bachelor's degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
Sep 2017 - Jun 2020 Higher Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Bizerte (ISPAB)

Name and surname

Malek Azzabi

Nationality

Tunisian

Years of experience

Recent graduate

Are you looking for a job in:

I am willing to move abroad

Additional training

  • Training in strategic planning for civil society organizations in Tunisia -IUCNMed 
  • Using spatial data for biodiversity - Learning for Nature(UNDP)
  • Training cycle on the theme of fisheries, diving and aquaculture
  • Certificate in Ecosystem Restoration 2022 - Massive Online Course with
    Learning for Nature 
  • Training course to demonstrate the restoration techniques for the Mediterranean
  • Training course on the techniques of conservation and rehabilitation of sea turtles 
  • ''Notre Grand Bleu'' week for Marine Protected Area Management
  • Certificate in Fishing Techniques
  • Contribution to the creation and collection of the database on marine turtle "Caretta
    Caretta" on the Tunisian coasts from 2020 to 2022
  • Co-founder and Member of the TunSea Association for citizen science
  • Nesting Monitoring of Caretta caretta Sea Turtle in Kuriat islands

Language (indicate level)

  • Mother tongue : Arabic
  • English : B1 Independent user
  • French : B2  Independent user

Digital competences (indicate level)

My Digital Skills:

  • Data Processing,Data Analysis, Data Visualization
  • Microsoft Office package:Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • GIS software (QGIS) 
  • Cartography