Senior Aquaculture Consultant

Role overview:   

MEP are seeking a proactive, experienced individual to join the team as a Senior Aquaculture Consultant. The role will report to the Principal Consultant and shall contribute to all aspects of aquaculture consultancy completed by the company.  

MEP compete for international projects on every continent within the aquaculture sector and these projects can vary in size, from large long-term projects with international donors (World Bank, WWF, EU etc.) to smaller consultancies for corporate clients. The key tasks to be completed by the Senior Aquaculture Consultant are detailed below.  

Key tasks and responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Proposal Preparation & Selection  

• Working with MEPs Proposal Coordinator and wider team to oversee the selection and preparation of aquaculture-specific tenders and proposals as required.

• Ensuring realistic but competitive budgets are set, finalising all proposals before being sent to the client.  

• Determining the most appropriate team for the task (internal and/or external).

Technical Input

• Bringing technical expertise and knowledge on innovations and new research within the aquaculture sector.

• Providing technical input to ongoing aquaculture projects (specific responsible area will be dependent on applicant background).

• Supporting wider staff’s work while also directly completing client facing consultancy work.

Project Management

• Overseeing all aspects of assigned aquaculture projects and ensuring projects are running effectively and to the high standards expected by MEP.  

• Managing external sub-consultants and ensuring that projects are being delivered on time and within budget.

• Ensuring relevant due diligence is undertaken and internal processes are followed from project conception to completion.

Business Development

• Working closely with the wider team to identify and acquire new revenue streams within the aquaculture sector.

• Proactively engaging with potential clients and partners at networking events.

• Actively engaging with clients during calls and delivering presentations to new clients.