Application Guide

How to Apply for Coordinación Técnica de Campo (LatAm)

at Shrimp Welfare Project

🏢 About Shrimp Welfare Project

Shrimp Welfare Project is a unique organization focused exclusively on improving welfare for farmed shrimp through practical, on-the-ground interventions. Unlike traditional animal welfare groups, they work directly with producers in India and Southeast Asia to implement humane stunning technology at scale. Someone might want to work here to contribute to measurable impact on billions of animals while bridging technical solutions with real-world aquaculture operations.

About This Role

This role involves coordinating the entire lifecycle of shrimp stunning equipment—from manufacturing and shipping to on-farm installation and staff training across Latin America. You'll serve as the critical link between equipment manufacturers, shrimp producers, and SWP's technical teams to ensure successful implementation. Your work directly enables humane slaughter practices at shrimp farms, making this role impactful for both animal welfare and sustainable aquaculture.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with coordinating shipment timelines with manufacturers in one timezone, followed by WhatsApp check-ins with producers in Latin America about upcoming installations. In the afternoon, you could be preparing training materials for farm staff or analyzing data from recent equipment deployments, with occasional travel to production sites for hands-on installation support.

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🎯 Who Shrimp Welfare Project Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience coordinating field installations of technical equipment, specifically managing timelines between manufacturers, shippers, and end-users
  • Demonstrates proven ability to communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders (producers, manufacturers, internal teams) using tools like WhatsApp, email, and phone in Spanish/Portuguese contexts
  • Can provide practical, on-site support during farm visits—troubleshooting installations and training staff with limited technical background
  • Has experience collecting field data or supporting research studies in agricultural or aquaculture settings, with attention to logistical details

📝 Tips for Applying to Shrimp Welfare Project

1

Highlight specific examples where you coordinated manufacturing-to-installation processes for equipment (not just general logistics)

2

Mention experience with stakeholder communication in Latin American contexts, noting any language skills (Spanish/Portuguese) and tools like WhatsApp

3

Describe a time you acted as a 'bridge' between technical teams and end-users, translating complex information for non-technical audiences

4

Include metrics if possible (e.g., 'coordinated installation of X units across Y farms' or 'reduced equipment downtime by Z% through follow-up protocols')

5

Tailor your resume to show both coordination skills AND hands-on field support—this role isn't purely desk-based

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience coordinating between manufacturers and end-users in field settings, emphasizing Latin American contexts if applicable', 'Specific examples of providing practical support during installations or training sessions (e.g., troubleshooting equipment, adapting training for farm staff)', 'Your motivation for working at the intersection of animal welfare and practical aquaculture solutions', "How you've successfully collected field data or supported research in logistical environments"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → SWP's existing projects in India/Southeast Asia to understand their implementation model
  • → Basic principles of humane stunning technology for shrimp (e.g., electrical stunning systems)
  • → The aquaculture industry in Latin America—key countries, major producers, common practices
  • → SWP's partnerships with producers/manufacturers (check their website/news section)
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a complex installation timeline involving manufacturers, shipping, and on-site coordination
2 How would you train farm staff with limited technical experience on using new equipment?
3 What strategies would you use to maintain communication with producers across different countries in Latin America?
4 How have you handled data collection in field settings, and what challenges did you face?
5 Why do you want to work specifically on shrimp welfare, and what do you know about SWP's current projects?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on office-based coordination without highlighting field/on-site experience
  • Using generic logistics examples (e.g., warehouse management) instead of equipment installation coordination
  • Not demonstrating cross-cultural communication skills relevant to Latin American contexts

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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