About WorldFish

WorldFish is an international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity. 

About the Position

The Proposal Support Assistant will play an important supportive role in the identification, tracking, and assessment of funding opportunities. The position will be responsible for scanning competitive funding opportunities, managing a database of funding opportunities, and work with Business Development & Partnership (BDP) to ensuring timely communication of relevant opportunities to scientists and program leads. The position also maintains BDP databases and dashboards and prepares monthly pipeline reporting for CGIAR. The position also coordinates BDP events, travel, and proposal development activities, manages administrative and financial processes for BDP consultants, and provides ad hoc support as needed.

The successful candidate will: 

• Conducting background research for BDP activities; build donor profiles and use these to inform donor engagement activities within WorldFish.
• Identify and circulate competitive funding opportunities to proponents across the institution and manage process of gathering data and conducting analyses on funding opportunities.
• Track and manage donor forecasts and use forecasts to inform donor engagement and fundraising activities.
• Managing BDP databases and dashboards, ensuring they are kept up-to-date and accurate.
• Develop and submit monthly unified pipeline analyses to the CGIAR unified pipeline platform.
• Coordinate BDP events, trips, and workshops, and other proposal development meetings and travel.
• Manage support processes for BDP consultants, including on-boarding, monthly payments, budget monitoring, reporting, and other support functions.
• Any additional support to BDP activities, as requested.

Requirements

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:  

• At least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage complex processes involving multiple contributors. 
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and other online collaboration tools.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 
• Complex data collection and analyses skills.
• Report preparation and editing.  
• Database development and management.
• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to work remotely. 

 Desirable Skills/Experience: 

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in the office and remotely.
• Knowledge in aquatic food research and development.

Benefits

Recruitment Process 

This is a 12-month temporary position with salary offer commensurate to the position level. WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package inclusive of comprehensive benefits including (but not limited to) paid annual leave, insurance coverage for staff, and pension/provident fund contribution.  Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

How to Apply  

Your application must include:

• A copy of your curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above.
• Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 23:59 (MYT), 20 February 2026.

Location: The post holder will be based in Penang, Malaysia.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment 

Over 40% of WorldFish staff is women with some 30 nationalities represented and contributing to its dynamic multicultural work environment. WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion are valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.

People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.