Application Guide

How to Apply for Technical Field Coordinator (LatAM)

at Shrimp Welfare Project

🏢 About Shrimp Welfare Project

Shrimp Welfare Project is a unique organization focused exclusively on improving the welfare of farmed shrimp through evidence-based interventions in India and Southeast Asia. Unlike traditional animal welfare groups, they target a specific aquatic species at massive scale, offering the opportunity to create measurable impact for billions of animals in an often-overlooked agricultural sector.

About This Role

As Technical Field Coordinator for Latin America, you'll be responsible for implementing and monitoring shrimp welfare interventions across LatAm farms, working directly with producers to improve conditions. This role is impactful because you'll be establishing SWP's first major presence in a new region, potentially improving conditions for millions of shrimp while expanding the organization's global reach.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve virtual meetings with shrimp producers across different Latin American countries to discuss welfare implementation, analyzing farm data to identify welfare improvement opportunities, and developing culturally-appropriate training materials for local teams. You'll likely spend significant time troubleshooting technical challenges specific to LatAm farming conditions while coordinating with SWP's global technical team.

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🎯 Who Shrimp Welfare Project Is Looking For

  • Experience in aquaculture or fisheries in Latin America, particularly with shrimp farming operations
  • Technical knowledge of shrimp biology, farm management practices, and welfare indicators
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong cross-cultural communication skills for working with LatAm producers
  • Data-driven mindset with experience in monitoring and evaluation of agricultural or animal welfare programs

📝 Tips for Applying to Shrimp Welfare Project

1

Highlight specific experience with shrimp aquaculture in Latin America - mention countries, farm types, or production systems you've worked with

2

Demonstrate your understanding of shrimp welfare specifically, not just general animal welfare - reference specific welfare indicators like water quality, stocking density, or handling practices

3

Show how you've successfully implemented technical programs with resistant stakeholders (common in agriculture)

4

Include metrics from past roles that show your ability to scale interventions or improve adoption rates

5

Mention any experience bridging between scientific research and practical farm implementation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with shrimp farming in Latin America and understanding of regional challenges', "How you've successfully implemented evidence-based interventions in agricultural settings", 'Your ability to build relationships with producers who may be skeptical of welfare improvements', 'Specific ideas for how SWP could adapt its existing interventions for the LatAm context']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → SWP's existing interventions in India/SE Asia and how they might differ in LatAm
  • → Major shrimp-producing countries in Latin America and their farming practices
  • → Current animal welfare standards or certifications for shrimp in Latin America
  • → SWP's evidence-based approach and their published research or impact reports
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach convincing a traditional shrimp farmer in Ecuador to adopt welfare improvements?
2 What specific welfare indicators would you prioritize monitoring in LatAm shrimp farms and why?
3 Describe a time you had to adapt a technical program for a different cultural or regional context
4 How would you measure the success of SWP's interventions in your first year in LatAm?
5 What challenges do you anticipate in scaling shrimp welfare improvements across multiple Latin American countries?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only general animal welfare experience without shrimp/aquaculture specifics
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of Latin American shrimp industry dynamics
  • Overemphasizing theoretical knowledge without practical implementation experience

📅 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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