Technical Field Coordinator (Asia)

Core responsibilities:

• Organize installations and trainings for farm staff on shrimp stunners in coordination with shrimp producers and stunner manufacturers
• Supervise and support stunner installations and technical operation trainings for farm staff on farm sites
• Collect data on the implementation of humane slaughter in shrimp farms and coordinate with relevant parties to collect the data
• Support with engaging with producers and seafood companies to secure their commitments to humane slaughter

This role improves welfare for billions of animals by supporting shrimp producers in transitioning from traditional chill killing to modern electrical stunning systems, making harvesting both more humane and more efficient.

Required qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Vietnamese (speaking and writing)
• Based in Vietnam (preferably in the south)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Asia (including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India)
• Willing to work at shrimp farm conditions for short periods of time (less than 5 days at a time)
• Proactiveness, strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge/experience in aquaculture is a plus

Work-related travel costs will be reimbursed, and Travel Guidelines are in place for pre/post travels to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Shrimp Welfare Project works with the global shrimp farming industry to advance humane slaughter practices through their Humane Slaughter Initiative, helping producers adopt equipment and practices that improve animal welfare.