Aquaculture Academy Master Trainer-Ilorin

Job Title: Aquaculture Academy Master Trainer

Location: Ilorin(No Accommodation)

Job Type: Full-time,Onsite

Job Purpose

The Master Trainers will deliver high-quality classroom and practical instruction for the ACE Academy, with each trainer serving as a subject-matter specialist in an assigned aquaculture discipline. The role will combine strong academic knowledge with relevant field experience to build the practical capability of employees, farmers, customers and other approved learners. Master Trainers will develop learning content, facilitate engaging sessions, conduct demonstrations, assess learner competence and support the continuous improvement of ACE training programmes.

Key Responsibilities
1. Classroom and Practical Instruction
Deliver structured classroom, field and practical training in the assigned area of specialisation.
Explain technical concepts in clear, practical language suited to different learner groups.
Use demonstrations, exercises, case studies, farm observations and problem-solving activities to strengthen
learning.
Facilitate learner participation, questions and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
Ensure training delivery follows the approved timetable, curriculum and ACE standards.
2. Technical Specialisation
Serve as the recognised trainer in one or more approved disciplines: Water Quality; Nutrition & Feed Management;
Health & Biosecurity; Farm Operations; or Hatchery.
Maintain current technical knowledge and connect academic principles with practical field application.
Provide evidence-based guidance within the trainer's area of expertise.
Demonstrate correct procedures, equipment use, monitoring practices and operational controls.
Escalate technical questions or risks outside the trainer's approved scope to the appropriate ACE specialist.
3. Curriculum and Content Development
Develop and update lesson plans, presentations, facilitator guides, participant manuals, practical exercises and
assessments.
Work with the Academy Lead and ACE technical specialists to align content with programme objectives and
approved practices.
Convert research findings, operational lessons and field experience into relevant learning resources.
Ensure materials are technically accurate, well structured and suitable for the target audience.
Maintain controlled versions of materials and submit updates for review and approval.
4. Learner Assessment and Support
Conduct pre-course, formative, practical and post-course assessments as required.
Observe learner performance and provide constructive, specific and practical feedback.
Identify learners requiring additional support and recommend coaching or remedial activities.
Maintain accurate assessment, attendance and learner-performance records.
Support follow-up activities that encourage application of learning in farms and workplaces.
5. Training Preparation and Coordination
Review participant profiles, learning objectives, schedules and logistical requirements before each programme.
Confirm the readiness of classrooms, demonstration areas, equipment, samples, protective equipment and learning materials.
Coordinate with the Academy Lead, programme administrators and other facilitators.
Ensure practical sessions are appropriately sequenced and do not disrupt ACE operations.
Report delivery risks, resource gaps and required changes promptly.
6. Safety, Biosecurity and Learning Discipline
Apply ACE safety and biosecurity requirements during classroom, farm, hatchery and laboratory activities.
Provide relevant safety briefings and verify appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Ensure demonstrations and practical activities protect learners, fish health, equipment and facilities.
Maintain professional classroom discipline and respectful learning practices.
Report incidents, unsafe conditions or biosecurity breaches immediately.
7. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Collect learner feedback and review assessment outcomes to evaluate training effectiveness.
Prepare concise post-programme reports covering delivery, participation, results, issues and recommendations.
Track recurring learner questions and capability gaps to inform programme improvements.
Support the Academy Lead in measuring knowledge transfer and practical application.
Maintain complete and timely records for all assigned programmes.
8. Stakeholder Engagement and Continuous Improvement
Collaborate with ACE farm, hatchery, broodstock, veterinary, laboratory and research teams.
Participate in trainer calibration sessions to ensure consistent content and assessment standards.
Support approved field visits, farmer clinics, demonstrations and technical outreach activities.
Share field insights that may inform research, operational improvements and future learning needs.
Continuously improve facilitation methods, learning resources and practical demonstrations.
Specialisation Profiles
Water Quality
Water chemistry and water-quality parameters
Sampling, testing, interpretation and corrective actions
Water-management practices for farms, hatcheries and nurseries
Nutrition & Feed Management
Fish nutritional requirements and feed selection
Feeding strategies, feed storage and feed-conversion management
Monitoring feeding response, growth and production performance
Health & Biosecurity
Fish-health observation and disease-prevention principles
Farm and hatchery biosecurity, hygiene and sanitation
Early warning signs, escalation and responsible health management
Farm Operations
Production planning, stocking, grading and routine husbandry
Record keeping, cost awareness and operational controls
Pond or tank management, harvest planning and farm productivity
Hatchery
Broodstock preparation, breeding and spawning principles
Egg handling, incubation, hatching and larval care
Pre-nursery management, grading, packing and dispatch

Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Marine Biology, Microbiology,
Biological Sciences or another discipline relevant to the assigned specialisation.
A postgraduate qualification or recognised professional certification in the relevant technical area is an advantage.
Strong practical field experience in the assigned specialisation within aquaculture, hatchery, fish health, feed
management, water quality or farm operations.
Prior experience as a trainer, lecturer, facilitator, technical adviser or coach is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to convert technical knowledge into practical guidance for different learner groups.
Experience working with farmers, operational teams, students or customer-facing technical programmes is
desirable.
Technical Competencies
Subject-matter expertise in the assigned aquaculture discipline
Classroom facilitation and practical demonstration
Lesson planning and learning-content development
Learner assessment and constructive feedback
Technical writing and presentation development
Adult-learning and learner-engagement techniques
Field problem solving and practical advisory skills
Training evaluation, record keeping and reporting