Chisomo Jim Phiri

  • chisomojp@gmail.com
  • Ghana
  • 28/08/2024
Laboratory, Field work, Office work Climate change Conservation and ecology Coastal management Fisheries and aquaculture Marine research

Work Experience

Aquaculture Research Officer
Dec 2023 - Present National Aquaculture Research and Development Center

To conduct aquaculture research programs to generate information and develop technologies for aquaculture development. 
• Fish breeding: Carry out fish breeding studies to improve strains.
• Fish nutrition: Carry out the development of fish feeds to enhance pond productivity.
• Small water bodies management: develop and utilize small water bodies to improve fish production. 
• Adaptive research: conduct adaptive research programs to develop information on aquaculture production technologies.
• Monitoring and evaluation: ensure the periodic and timely monitoring of aquaculture research 
trials to improve the implementation of programs.

Fisheries Training Instructor
Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 National Aquaculture Research and Development Center

To manage and develop fisheries and aquaculture training programs for fishers, farmers, and staff to upgrade their knowledge and skills. 
• Supervise the imparting of knowledge and skills of fishers, farmers, and staff to increase capacity. 
• Ensure timely development of teaching aids to enhance the delivery of information. 
• Ensure timely monitoring and evaluation of training programs to facilitate the implementation of appropriate interventions. 
• Effectively supervise human and material resources to improve the implementation of programs.

Aquaculturist
Dec 2018 - Nov 2021 Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock

Management of the development and implementation of aquaculture extension programs by the Ministry which involved 
• Timely development and transferring of appropriate aquaculture technologies to increase fish 
production. 
• The overall management of government fish farms, and the development of seed production 
and distribution centers
• Continuous registration of fish farmers in the district.

Education

MPhil Integrated Coastal Zone Management
Jan 2023 - Present University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
MSc Environmental and Natural Resources Management
Dec 2022 - Present The University of Zambia
BSc Fisheries and Aquaculture
Apr 2011 - Jan 2015 The Copperbelt University, Zambia.

Name and surname

Chisomo Jim Phiri

Nationality

Zambian

Years of experience

4-6 years

Are you looking for a job in:

In my country of residence, I am willing to move abroad, Only remotely

Additional training

Certificates of competence in Project Planning and Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation.

Language (indicate level)

Proficient in English

Digital competences (indicate level)

MS Office Packages

Personal website / LinkedIN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chisomo-jim-phiri-7432717b