C-Weed Mwani – Field Officer, Marine Science/Biology

Organization: C-Weed Mwani
Position: Field Officer, Marine Science/Biology
Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Job Category: Agriculture / Field Officer
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 2 September 2026
Deadline: 12 September 2026

About the Role

C-Weed Mwani is seeking a Field Officer, Marine Science/Biology to support its expanding work in:

• Seaweed cultivation
• Marine resource management
• Laboratory quality control
• Research and development (R&D)
• Agricultural biostimulants
• Product development

The successful candidate will work extensively in coastal villages and marine environments, collaborating with seaweed farmers, local communities, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor seaweed cultivation activities in assigned coastal areas.
• Conduct assessments of seaweed farms and cultivation sites.
• Support identification of seaweed species and other marine flora and fauna.
• Monitor seaweed growth, health, and environmental conditions.
• Identify and report factors affecting seaweed productivity.
• Support marine biodiversity monitoring.
• Contribute to marine ecosystem conservation, restoration, and sustainable resource use.
• Work directly with seaweed farmers and coastal communities to improve cultivation practices.
• Collect, record, and report accurate field data.
• Support field trials, surveys, and R&D activities.
• Prepare field reports and communicate findings and recommendations to technical/R&D teams.
• Be willing to temporarily or permanently relocate to different coastal communities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Science
  • Fisheries
  • Aquaculture
  • Environmental Science
  • Or another closely related discipline.

Practical knowledge or experience in seaweed cultivation, marine fieldwork, fisheries, aquaculture, or coastal resource management is highly desirable.

Required Attributes

Candidates should:

• Be comfortable working and living in rural/coastal communities.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively with local communities and stakeholders.
• Be willing to travel extensively and work in different coastal locations.
• Be physically capable of marine and field activities.
• Have the ability to accurately collect, record, and interpret field observations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and willingness to learn.

Added Advantages

The following would strengthen an application:

• Swimming skills.
• Diving or snorkelling experience.
• Seaweed farming experience.
• Knowledge of seaweed species.
• GIS/GPS and basic field mapping skills.
• Experience conducting marine biodiversity or environmental surveys.
• Knowledge of Tanzania’s coastal environment.

General Expectations

The successful candidate should be:

• Practical and field-oriented.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good at technical documentation and reporting.
• Accurate in field-data collection.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.
• A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel or relocate depending on operational requirements.

How to Apply

Important: Applicants must clearly state the exact position title in the email subject line:

Field Officer, Marine Science/Biology

Send your application directly to the Human Resources Department:

Email: careers@ramadaresortdar.com
CC: emmanuel@cweed.com

Do NOT apply through the company website. Applications submitted through the website will not be considered.

Deadline

12 September 2026