Appels d'offres publiés
Page 2 / 3Preparation of national tuna fisheries development and management plan
SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Seychelles National Tuna Development and Management Plan The Seychelles archipelago is a focal point for tuna fishing and related activities in the Indian Ocean with an EEZ covering a surface area of more than 1.3 million km². This sizeable marine space is a rich fishing ground, which includes the migratory routes of important large pelagic tuna and tuna like species where a total of about 70,000 metric tons of tropical tuna are caught. This gives agents of distant water fleets the incentive to engage in agreements that grant them authorized access to fish within the Seychelles’ jurisdiction. As such, tuna fisheries represent a key economic driver providing important revenue, jobs, food security, and foreign exchange to the country. In recent years, concerns have grown over the long-term sustainability of the Indian Ocean’s tuna stocks. Currently, the guiding principles for the fisheries sector is the Seychelles Fisheries Policy and Strategy 2019 with the overall goal of providing effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable service delivery. In addition, there is the Fisheries Comprehensive Plan 2019 produced by the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture to guide the future actions and spearhead the development of the fisheries sector for the next three years. Given that this plan lapsed in 2021, this national tuna development and management plan presents a new vision for the future with goals and objectives for the Seychelles tuna fishing industry and all fisheries-related activities. Presently the development of the Seychelles tuna fishing industry lacks clear strategies (e.g. concerning development pathways for foreign vessels access agreements versus policies for domestication). Whilst maintaining the same level of access agreement, the domestic fleet both of foreign origin is expanding exponentially straining the available resources. This in itself results in conflicts between resource users in various subsectors of the industry. The assignment will assess existing access agreements and present options for maximizing economic benefit from those agreements whilst at the same time provide policy options for either mutual co-existence or a transition from access agreement towards domestication of the tuna fishing industry. The main objectives of the assignment are to: • To identify 10-year development pathways and prepare a development plan for the Seychelles tuna-fishing and post-harvest sectors, in line with the fisheries policies in place and with best international standards, informed by biological, social, and economic analyses and taking into consideration the development aspirations of relevant stakeholders. • To develop a 5-year Seychelles sustainable tuna management plan in-line with stock status, IOTC Conservation, and Management Measures, including the current IOTC YFT rebuilding plan and national policies and ocean governance such as Marine Spatial Plan. For this assignment, SFA is seeking a firm with the following profile and specific qualifications: • Company profile demonstrating at least 10 years proven experience in the fields of fisheries development, assessment and management. • Company profile demonstrating proven experience in assessing strengths and weaknesses, designing development and management plans, and determining resource rent with previous experiences in fisheries sector advantageous. • Understanding of the inner workings of both regional and local tuna fisheries and industry. • The Company will comprise experts holding the following qualifications and experience: • Key expert 1: Master’s degree in fisheries science, or equivalent, with at least 7 years of proven experience in fisheries development, assessment, and management. • Key expert 2: Master’s degree in economics with at least 7 years of proven experience in economic planning, natural resource economics or social sciences. • Key expert 3: Master’s degree in statistics or econometrics with at least 7 years proven experience in quantitative data analysis. • Key expert 4: Master’s degree in law or policy development with at least 7 years proven experience in maritime or fisheries legislations. • Key expert 5: Master’s degree in media and communication, education or related fields, with at least 7 years proven experience in developing education and awareness campaign for natural resources management. • Non-key experts with administrative, logistical, and backstopping functions • Local expertise recruited to the team as key or non-key experts would be advantageous. • Key experts should possess: • Strong analytical, report writing, oral communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. • Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with government and other stakeholders, and in facilitating stakeholder engagement. • Full proficiency in English is a requirement and working knowledge of French and Creole would be advantageous. • Experience with working in Seychelles and/or the Western Indian Ocean region. • Previous experience in developing fisheries management and development plans would be advantageous. Application Process The Seychelles Fishing Authority is now inviting consultancy firms to indicate their interest in this assignment. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is Friday 4th March 2022 at 15h 30 and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘SEYCHELLES NATIONAL TUNA DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Mrs. Meggy Tirant on [email protected] of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) and will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). World Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr Nichol Elizabeth Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority P.O. Box 449 Fishing Port Mahe Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Development of the Fisheries Information Management System (incl. dashboards)
Seychelles Fishing Authority | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Development of a Fisheries Information Management System for the Seychelles Fishing Authority The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is the primary national institution for fisheries data collection, management and dissemination. Seychelles has well-developed fisheries monitoring systems, which can generate robust datasets that are widely used for stock assessment and deriving statistics for management. However, the monitoring systems and their reporting outputs are fragmented and information is not disseminated in user-friendly formats. Consequently, basic fisheries information remains out of the public domain or difficult to access in Seychelles. Without such information, the quality and credibility of decision-making can be undermined, while the prospect of effective oversight and accountability diminishes. Fisheries information management systems (FIMS) are now applied in many fisheries contexts in an effort to improve access to information. The purpose of FIMS is to provide online access to fisheries data to everyone. SFA FIMS main purpose is to provide access to processed fisheries data and summarised administrative data to anyone with the required access rights. Currently SFA published a Statistical Report on its website on a bi-annual basis. FIMS will allow SFA to publish the same data from the report in a timelier manner. FIMS will be updated with processed data as when the data is processed for the different fisheries. The users will be able to use available online queries to query FIMS to obtain their desired output in forms of table, graphs, maps and dashboard as required. No data entry will be performed directly in FIMS. Data from various SFA data management system will be updated into FIMS using automatic data extraction script or other tools design by the consultant under this project. The objective of the assignment is:To develop a fully functional fisheries information management system (FIMS) that provides access to fisheries sector information and reporting functionality according to a range of stakeholders needs. Consultants Qualifications and Experience: For this assignment, the Seychelles Fishing Authority is seeking a company and team that meets the following profile. • Company profile demonstrating: • At least 10 years’ experience in developing FIMS; • • Proven experience in developing FIMS for small-scale fisheries and data-limited fisheries will be highly advantageous. • At least four key experts that meet the following: • A key expert holding a master’s degree in the marine sciences with at least 10 years of proven experience in fisheries science and management; • A key expert holding a Bachelor’s degree in web-based programming and design and at least 10 years of proven experience in developing FIMS; • A key expert holding a master’s degree in economics or related fields and at least 5 years of proven experience in natural resource economics; • A key expert holding a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of proven experience in developing training guides, educational and communication materials related to environmental or natural resource management fields; • All team members with strong analytical, report writing; communication and facilitation skills, and • Full proficiency in English is a requirement. Application process: The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is now inviting consultancy firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, profile of the company with examples of past related work and curriculum vitae of core team member(s). The deadline for submission of EOI is Thursday 3rd March 2022 at 15H 30 and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line “Development of a Fisheries Information Management System for the Seychelles Fishing Authority”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Mrs. Meggy Tirant on [email protected] of SWIOFish3. Shortlisted applicants will be requested to prepare technical and financial proposals. The procurement process will be Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) and will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). World Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Completed EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr Nichol Elizabeth Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority P.O. Box 449 Fishing Port Mahe Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Preparation of management plans for sustainable use marine protected areas
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Development of Management Plans for sustainable use areas (MSP Zone 2) | Contract Duration | 15 months, lump-sum The Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) Initiative was initiated in 2014 and is a process that is focused on building resilience and sustainable use of marine ecosystems at the scale of the entire Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The overall goal for the MSP Initiative is to develop an integrated marine plan to optimise the sustainable use and effective management of Seychelles’ marine environment while improving the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of its people. The MSP Initiative is a Government-led process, with planning and facilitation by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). In order to develop a comprehensive marine plan, the process enables input from a diverse array of stakeholders, encompassing commercial fishing, tourism and marine charters, biodiversity conservation, renewable and non-renewable energy, and maritime transport, safety and security authorities. The plan has identified zones for marine protection that meet high and medium biodiversity objectives (15% of the EEZ each in each zone). The former zones are designated as no-take marine protected areas (MPAs), where extractive uses are prohibited, while the latter zones will be designated as sustainable-use MPAs where economic use and extraction will be regulated to meet conservation objectives. In February 2018, the first phase of the process was completed with the creation of two new protected areas covering a total area of more than 15% of the EZZ, some 200,000 km2. In April 2019, Milestone 2 was completed with 26% of the EEZ then designated as protected areas. In March 2020, Milestone 3 was achieved and the goal of gazetting 30% of Seychelles’ marine environment for conservation or sustainable-use was met. As part of the MSP process a list of allowable activities (Annex 1) is being developed with the stakeholders that will help guide the sectors that will operate in the protected areas. The allowable activities will constitute the initial, baseline set of management measures to be integrated in each MPA management plan, and will be transposed into legally enforceable regulations. As implied, the allowable activities determine what economic or recreational activities can occur in an area (e.g. types of fishing gears), rather than specifying the levels of use (e.g. how many fishing gear units). Levels of use will largely be determined from sector-use plans, from which measures will feed into protected area plans. The goal of this assignment is to prepare management plans s for a pre-determined set of sustainable-use marine protected areas that will enable for a cost-effective and replicable transition from protected area designation to implementation across MSP zone 2 areas. The Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) is part of the broader SWIOFish program launched by the World Bank in February 2015, which adopts a regional and long-term approach to supporting the South West Indian Ocean countries in sustainably developing their fisheries sector. In Seychelles, SWIOFish3 is supporting the expansion of sustainable-use marine protected areas and improved management of priority fisheries, which includes support towards the implementation of the MSP and sustainable management of the EEZ. For this assignment, Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) is seeking a company (or consortium) with the following profile and specific qualifications: • Company profile demonstrating at least 10 years proven experience in the field of marine protected area design, preparation of MPA plans, evaluation of MPA plan performance, and review and adaptation of plans • Demonstrable expertise marine ecosystems, socio-ecological system (including small and large-scale fisheries) and climate adaptation research, or application and practice related to these fields for MPA design and management • Knowledge and experience of Seychelles protected area system and marine spatial planning initiative would be advantageous The Company will comprise, at a minimum, key experts holding the following qualifications and experience: • Key expert 1: Master’s degree or higher in marine natural resource management or conservation planning, or related fields, with at least 10 years of proven experience in marine protected area design, preparation of MPA plans, or review and adaptation of plans • Key expert 2: Master’s degree or higher in marine natural resource management or conservation planning, or related fields, with at least 7 years of proven experience in MPA implementation and control and surveillance approaches • Key expert 3: Master’s degree or higher in marine natural resource management or conservation planning, or related fields, with at least 10 years of proven experience in the development of data management systems, indicator-based monitoring programs, decision-making tools or performance management systems for marine conservation or natural resource management • Key expert 4: Master’s degree or higher in media and communications, conservation, education, or related fields, with at least 7 years proven experience in developing education and awareness campaigns for conservation or marinenatural resource management. • The recruitment of locally-based key or non-key experts, or inclusion of local companies in a consortium, would be highly advantageous. Key experts should possess: • Strong analytical, report writing, oral communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. • Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with government and other stakeholders, and in facilitating stakeholder engagement. • Full proficiency in English is a requirement and working knowledge of French and Creole would be advantageous. • Experience with working in Seychelles and/or the Western Indian Ocean region would be advantageous. Application Process The Department of Environment is now inviting prospective consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Applications shall consist of a cover letter, company profile and curriculum vitae of Key Experts. The deadline for submission of application is Friday 25th February 2022 at 15h30 and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line “Development of Management Plans for sustainable use areas (MSP Zone 2)”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Mrs. Meggy Tirant on [email protected] of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). World Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Completed EOIs should be delivered by email: Mrs Marie May Muzungaile Director General Biodiversity Conservation and Management Division Department of Environment Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment Seychelles Email: [email protected] and cc: [email protected]
Gender Assessment in the Blue Economy Sector
DEPARTMENT OF THE BLUE ECONOMY TERMS OF REFERENCE INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (LUMP SUM CONTRACT) | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P158137 | Name of Consulting Assignment: Contract Duration : | Gender Assessment in the Blue Economy Sector 12 months Since 2018, Seychelles has been recognized by the AU as an African blue economy champion. Subsequently, the country has been striving to advance its blue economy agenda both nationally and internationally, through an inclusive approach, which stresses on the involvement of all members of society. Increased gender balance can be deemed as a favourable condition for achieving shared prosperity which is labelled as a strategic priority in the Blue Economy Roadmap. Consequently, there is a need to determine the status quo and identify opportunities and challenges for addressing gender issues in Seychelles’ blue economy space. Such an exercise would enable the Government to make data-driven decisions and to develop gender-sensitive strategies and plans that will underpin the implementation of the Roadmap. Consulting services are therefore sought for an assignment under the Project that aims to establish the current gender status and related issues in the Blue Economy field, and to subsequently formulate appropriate recommendations for policies to ensure equal opportunities in the sector. The specific objectives are to; • Employ the most appropriate research methodologies to carry out a nationwide survey that will inform relevant authorities on the current gender status, identify potential gender gaps and drivers of such gaps in the blue economy space and its potential implications. • Make inferences and formulate recommendations based on the survey results in order to empower relevant authorities to make data driven decisions, especially with regards to strengthening participation in the country’s blue economy and increasing gender balance and opportunities in the blue economy space for the overall advancement of the blue economy agenda. For this assignment, the DBE is seeking a consultancy firm with the following profile: •Company profile demonstrating at least 5 years of proven experience in planning, designing and conducting large scale surveys as well as systematically analysing and presenting the data obtained; •Previous company experience in carrying out a gender-based survey would be most desirable; •A Firm comprising of key experts holding the following qualifications and experience: - Key Expert 1 Social Development expert: Master’s degree or higher in gender-related studies, or social research or any other relevant social science-oriented field. At least 5 to 10 years professional work experience in the related field, and in conducting mixed method research, including community-based research; -Key Expert 2 Statistician: Bachelor or higher degree in Statistics. Requires 5 years proven experience in survey design and analysis, and data management for large-scale surveys. Note: For shortlisted firms, technical and financial proposals will need to provision for the recruitment of a team of enumerators to carry out the survey in case face-to-face interview is selected as a data collection method. Enumerators should be Seychellois nationals at Post-Secondary level or above. Application Process The Department Blue Economy is now inviting prospective consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Applications shall consist of a cover letter, company profile and curriculum vitae of Key Experts. The deadline for submission of application is Thursday 27th January 2022 at 15h30 and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line “Gender Assessment in the Blue Economy Sector”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Mrs. Meggy Tirant on [email protected] of SWIOFish3. Shortlisted applicants will be requested to prepare technical and financial proposals. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). World Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. Completed EOIs should be delivered by email: Mr. Kenneth Racombo Principal Secretary Department of Blue Economy Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE) Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc:[email protected]; [email protected]
Equipment for SFA post harvest lab
DEPARTMENT OF BLUE ECONOMY INVITATION TO TENDER PROCUREMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF SAUSAGE FILLER AND VACUUM SEALER The Department of Blue Economy is inviting for bids from both Local and International manufacturers/ suppliers for the Procurement for Sausage filler and vacuum sealer. The tender have been divided into two (2) Lots and bidders may participate in one or both lots. A Bidder may be awarded with the one or both Lots. • The offers should be CIF basis to Mahe, Seychelles. • The successful supplier will have to ensure that delivery is made within four weeks from Date of Award of contract. To obtain a copy of the Bidding Documents and any queries, please contact: Mrs Meggy Tirant Procurement Assistant SWIOFish3 Department of Blue Economy E-mail: [email protected] International Bidders can view this notice on www.pou.gov.sc; www.ntb.sc or www.worldbank.org/procure Interested bidders are informed that bidding document shall be made available as of Wednesday 17th November 2021 to Wednesday 24th November 2021 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Seychelles time). No bidding document shall be made available past this deadline period. Please note hard copy of bidding document will not be made available for this tender. | Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “The Procurement of Supply of for Sausage filler and vacuum sealer” and deposited in the tender box located at the National Tender Board Secretariat, 1st Floor, Maison de Mahe, Victoria, Mahe Seychelles or via e-mail to [email protected] before closing at 10:00 hrs Seychelles Time on Thursday 9th December 2021. Bids will be opened immediately after closing at 10:00 hrs Seychelles Time on Thursday 9th December 2021 at the National Tender Board. Late bids will be rejected. Bidders or their representative are welcome to attend the opening. LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED UNOPENED
Socio-economic impact assessments for fisheries management measures
SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY Request for Expression of Interest | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Socio-economic impact assessment of the Mahé Plateau trap and line fishery co-management plan Demersal finfish species are of fundamental importance to the economic and social wellbeing of the inhabitants of Seychelles with most catches retained for local consumption and the associated artisanal fisheries reserved for local participants. The Mahé Plateau line and trap fishery for demersal finfish is the most important domestic fishery by value and volume and contributes significantly to food security and employment. There are growing concerns over sustainability of the fishery, marked by declines in catch and catch rates, a drop in the average size of fish caught, and a need for fishers to venture further to new fishing areas to maintain catches, placing financial strain on commercial fishing activities. Fishers, processors, research scientists and fisheries managers have voiced their concerns over the state of the resource and have urged intervention to ensure the long-term sustainability of the resource. To address some of these concerns the Mahé Plateau Trap and Line Fishery Co-management Plan (the ‘Plan’) was developed following considerable stakeholder consultations and was gazetted for implementation in 2020. The Plan identifies measures to ensure sustainability of fisheries resources and to address access to the fishery, whilst advocating for shared responsibility between government, resource users and other stakeholders in managing the resource, with a phased approach to its implementation. The introduction of new management measures to a fishery is likely to bring about a range of socioeconomic impacts, such as changes to levels of income and employment. However, such information was not available at the stage of Plan preparation. In order to promote compliance and ensure that short-term impacts are not perceived to outweigh the longer-term benefits envisioned by the Plan, it is therefore important to quantify impacts resulting from the measures and to disentangle them from impacts arising from other sources. The economic viability and the social context of fisheries have an important impact on sustainable use and the responses of fishers to management. At present, socio-economic information is not well integrated in fisheries monitoring. Therefore, the results of this study will be used to develop monitoring systems for the fishery that can be used for timely understanding or prediction of the imports from changes in management or the status of the fishery. To determine the socio-economic impacts of Plan and to augment understanding of the demersal fishery, the Seychelles Fishing Authority is now recruiting an individual consultant to undertake this assignment. The objectives of the assignment are to; • Conduct a socio-economic impact assessment (SEIA) to determine both direct and indirect impacts of the new measures under the management plan. • Develop a sensitivity analysis featuring pessimistic, realistic, and optimistic scenarios that could serve as a basis to examine future changes in measures. • Evaluate stakeholder perceptions that may affect compliance with the measures. • Determine mitigation strategies to reduce the adverse effects of the measures. For this assignment, the SFA is seeking an individual consultant having the following profile and specific qualifications: • • Master’s degree in either economics, statistics or fisheries science with at least 10 years of proven experience in survey implementation, database development, quantitative data analyses, fisheries development, natural resource economics, social sciences. • Proven experience in developing and implementing SEIA or other related studies, with previous experiences in fisheries sector surveys as an advantage. • Strong analytical, report writing, oral communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. • High computer literacy with technical ability to develop data management systems and operate statistical tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, R). • Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with government and other stakeholders, and in facilitating stakeholder engagement. • Full proficiency in English is a requirement and working knowledge of Seychelles Creole would be advantageous. • Experience in working with artisanal fishers and in Seychelles and/or the Western Indian Ocean region. Application Process The Seychelles Fishing Authority is now inviting consultants to indicate their interest in providing their services. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is Thursday 28th October 2021 at 1530hrs and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Socio-economic impact assessment of the Mahé Plateau trap and line fishery co-management plan”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to [email protected] or academic institutions can nominate qualified individual consultant for this assignment. The experience and qualifications of the proposed individual shall be used in the selection process and not the experience of the firm or institution. The contract can be signed with either the institution or the individual consultant. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank’s procedures and using ‘Selection based on Individual Consultant procurement method. World Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests. Consultants shall not be hired for any assignment that would be in conflict with their prior or current obligations to other clients, or that may place them in a position of being unable to carry out the assignment in the best interest of the Borrower. EOIs should be delivered by email to: Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) Fishing Port, P.O. Box 449 Seychelles Tel (248) 4670312 Email: [email protected] cc; [email protected]; [email protected]
Pre-assessment of Seychelles longline fishery against MSC standard
SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY Request for Expression of Interest | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P158137 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Marine Stewardship Council Pre-assessment of Seychelles’ Tuna and Swordfish Longline Fishery Over the past 25 years, Seychelles has developed a semi-industrial longline fishery for tuna and swordfish. The fishery initially developed slowly, with 4 to 11 vessels operating, until the last decade, when the Government established a fishery investment fund. In 2020, 35 vessels were active, resulting in a total catch of 1456 MT. Development of the semi-industrial fishery has faced a number of challenges, including export market regulations of heavy metal content, the effects of Somali piracy and depredation by marine mammals of line-hooked fish. The fishery now faces its most significant challenge in that the Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock is overfished and subject to overfishing. As a result, the main markets for yellowfin tuna are increasingly raising concerns regarding the sustainability of the Indian Ocean fisheries. To enable the fishery to address this and other challenges, and to transition to best practice for sustainability, stakeholders have expressed an interest in undertaking a pre-assessment against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard. MSC certification is undertaken by Unit of Certification (UoC), which is defined by target species, gear and area; a full certification assessment is conducted by an MSC-authorized conformity assessment body (CAB). In the context of the Seychelles longline fishery targeting tuna and swordfish, a Risk Based Framework (RBF) may be required, which applies to data-poor fisheries in developing countries and entails in-country consultations with local stakeholders over an extended timeframe. The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is seeking a qualified, experienced consultancy firm to conduct a MSC pre-assessment of the longline fishery targeting tuna and swordfish. The objectives of the assignment are to: undertake a pre-assessment of the Seychelles longline fishery targeting tuna and swordfish for readiness to comply with the MSC’s Principles and Criteria for certification of sustainability. Deriving from the pre-assessment outcomes, a second objective of this assignment is to outline the scope for a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP). For this assignment, SFA is seeking a consultancy company with the following profile and specific qualifications: • Company profile demonstrating recognized international expertise and at least 7 years of experience in assessing fisheries against the MSC standard and preparing fishery improvement projects; • At least 10 years of company experience in research, monitoring and management of tropical tuna fisheries including the small-scale and semi-industrial sectors; • The Company will comprise key experts holding the following qualifications and experience: • Key expert 1: Master's degree in fisheries science, or equivalent, with at least 10 years of proven experience in assessing fisheries against the MSC standard; • Key expert 2: Master's degree in fisheries science, or equivalent, with at least 10 years of proven experience in ecosystem approaches to fisheries management and/or fisheries monitoring control and surveillance; • Local expertise (key expert) and logistical support (non-key expert) recruited to the team would be advantageous. Application Process SFA is now inviting consultancy firms to indicate their interest in this providing this consultancy service. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, profile of the company with examples of past related work and curriculum vitae of key experts. The deadline for submission of EOI is Friday 25th June 2021 at 1530hrs and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Marine Stewardship Council Pre-assessment of Seychelles’ Tuna and Swordfish Longline Fishery”. Interested applicants may obtain a full TOR and further details from Meggy Tirant ([email protected]) of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). The procurement method is consultant qualification selection (CQS) and shortlisted firm will be requested to prepare technical and financial proposals. EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr Nichol Elizabeth Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority P.O. Box 449 Fishing Port Mahe Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Studies on importance (social, economic, value chains) of charter and sport fish…
SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY Request for Expression of Interest | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P158137 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Assessment of the Economic and Social Importance of Seychelles’ Sport and Recreational Fishery To better understand opportunities and challenges to sustainable pathways for growth, it is important to understand the current and potential economic contributions of existing blue economy subsectors. Sport and recreational fishing is a multi-sectoral activity that plays an important role in both the tourism and fisheries industries. From national census data, it constitutes an important economic activity to the diverse livelihood portfolios of many households. The subsector attracts participation by locals and tourists, bringing in foreign exchange earnings and providing opportunities for employment and business investment. However, quantitative data on the economic contribution of sport and recreational fishing to the country’s economy are lacking. The subsector has the potential to contribute significantly to the blue economy if current pathways for improving sustainability in the main fisheries are met. These pathways include the implementation of fisheries management plans, which will introduce permits and bag limits to the fishery, and the marine spatial planning (MSP) initiative that will introduce enhanced monitoring and controls on fisheries in newly created sustainable-use marine protected areas that extend across most of the fishing grounds utilised by the sport fishery. These initiatives are intended to provide longer-term benefits and opportunities for investment in a sector that is founded on robust environmental, social and governance credentials. As such the Seychelles Fishing Authority is recruiting a consultancy firm to undertake a study on the economic and social importance of the sport and recreational fishery subsector in Seychelles. The objectives of the assignment are to; assess the contribution of the sport and recreational fishery and associated services to Seychelles’ economy and understand the social and business impacts to the fishery that will result from policy and regulatory measures. For this assignment, SFA is seeking a consultancy company with the following profile and specific qualifications: • Company profile demonstrating at least 10 years proven experience in the fields of fisheries development, assessment and management; • Previous company experience with assessing sport and recreational fishery value chains would be highly advantageous; • The Company will comprise key experts holding the following qualifications and experience: • Key expert 1: Master’s degree in fisheries science, or equivalent, with at least 7 years of proven experience in fisheries development, assessment and management; • Key expert 2: Master’s degree in economics with at least 10 years of proven experience in economic planning, natural resource economics or social sciences; • Key expert 3: Master’s degree in statistics or econometrics with at least 10 years proven experience in database development and quantitative data analyses, and • Local expertise recruited to the team would be advantageous. Application Process SFA is now inviting consultancy firms to indicate their interest in providing this consultancy service. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, profile of the company with examples of past related work and curriculum vitae of key experts. The deadline for submission of EOI is Friday 25th June 2021 at 1530hrs and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Assessment of the Economic and Social Importance of Seychelles’ Sport and Recreational Fishery”. Interested applicants may obtain a full TOR and further details from Meggy Tirant ([email protected]) of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). The procurement method is consultant qualification selection (CQS) and shortlisted firms will be requested to prepare technical and financial proposals. EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr Nichol Elizabeth Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority P.O. Box 449 Fishing Port Mahé Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
FEIU purchase of data servers
DEPARTMENT OF BLUE ECONOMY INVITATION TO TENDER PROCUREMENT of DATA SERVER AND VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEM The Department of Blue Economy is inviting for bids from both Local and International manufacturers/ suppliers for the Procurement for data server and video conferencing system. • The offers should be CIF basis to Mahe, Seychelles. • The successful supplier will have to ensure that delivery is made within four weeks from Date of Award of contract. To obtain a copy of the Bidding Documents and any queries, please contact: Mrs Meggy Tirant Procurement Assistant SWIOFish3 Department of Blue Economy E-mail: [email protected] International Bidders can view this notice on www.pou.gov.sc; www.ntb.sc or www.worldbank.org/procure Interested bidders are informed that bidding document shall be made available as of Monday 07th June 2021 to Friday 11th June 2021 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Seychelles time). No bidding document shall be made available past this deadline period. Please note hard copy of bidding document will not be made available for this tender. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “The Procurement of Supply for data server and video conferencing system.” and deposited in the tender box located at the National Tender Board, 1st floor, Maison de Mahe, Victoria, Mahe Seychelles or via e-mail to [email protected] before closing at 10:00 hrs Seychelles Time on Tuesday 6th July 2021. Bids will be opened immediately after closing at 10:01 hrs Seychelles Time on Tuesday 6th July 2021 at the National Tender Board. Late bids will be rejected. Bidders or their representative are welcome to attend the opening.
Study to quantify public sector support to the fisheries sector
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND THE BLUE ECONOMY TERMS OF REFERENCE INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (LUMP SUM CONTRACT) | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Public Sector Support to the Seychelles Fisheries Sector | Contract Duration | 3 months In Seychelles, public sector support is largely based on direct funding from Government or through the financial proceeds of bilateral fishing agreements. However, fisheries sector policies, programs and projects are currently predominantly funded through the EU/Seychelles Fisheries Protocols under the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation of Japan (OFCF) through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In 2014, a study based on a bio-economic model recommended that certain types of subsidies, notably fuel, could be phased out to support a transition to a sustainable artisanal fishery. This was followed by another study in 2017 to review subsidies allocated to the artisanal fisheries sector. However, this study did not quantify all public support to the fisheries sector and did not address other fishery sub-sectors. In 2019, the Fisheries Policy of 2014 was revised and there is now intensifying efforts to better regulate the fisheries to ensure that they remain an important economic activity that will continue to contribute to food security, livelihoods and conservation of fisheries resources. It is understood that in order for this to happen several factors need to be addressed. These include, but not limited to: • Reassessment of all subsidies in order to address subsidy dependency in this sector; • Reinforcement of mechanism for accountability and good governance; and • Improvement of socio-economic sustainability in resource-use and domestic developments Public support for developing production sectors should be timely, targeted and temporary as its effect on public budgets and obligations can be significant. Too often, the type of support given is poorly coordinated with resource management policies, or even with solid plans for socio-economic development of the sector. Therefore, it is important to show the link between support given and other Government expenditure with regards to sustainable resource management and economic development strategies, especially when the aim is to strengthen the fisheries sector. The use of public finance should be based on clear evidence that real and lasting benefits for fishing communities, the industry and economy are realized and should identify the best support tools needed to achieve policy objectives. The Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE) is now recruiting a consultant to identify and quantify public sector support to the fisheries sector of Seychelles in order to inform policy direction and strategy. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is Tuesday 8th June 2021 at 15hrs30. The submission should be clearly marked using the subject line ‘‘Public Sector Support to the Seychelles Fisheries Sector”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Ms. Sheriffa Morel on [email protected] cc; [email protected] of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). Completed EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr. Roy Clarisse Principal Secretary Department of Fisheries Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Scientific design and analytical support for a fisheries-independent assessment …
SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Resource assessment of the Seychelles holothurian population The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is responsible for the sustainable management of the Seychelles sea cucumber fishery. Over the years, the sea cucumber resource has been assessed to better understand the status of the stock as well as to better inform the management measures. The first fisheries independent stock assessment was carried out by SFA in collaboration with FAO, between 2004 and 2005. Two other assessments were undertaken in 2014 and 2017 using catch and effort data collected from licensed vessels logbooks. The results from all these assessments were used to inform the current management measures. One of the recommendations of the last fisheries dependent assessment in 2017 was the need to undertake a new fisheries independent stock assessment survey to inform specification of management measures. However, one constraint identified within the SFA is the lack of technical expertise to design a fishery independent resource assessment survey for the fishery. The planning of such a survey is imminent and a major component of the survey will be capacity building to ensure the transfer of expertise and the replicability of the survey in the future. The outcomes of the survey will be used to provide recommendation towards the next steps in the development of new management measures for the sea cucumber fishery, hopefully leading to an enhanced stock recovery to a more sustainable level. The assignment will focus on designing a statistically robust fishery independent survey, including the sampling and site selection methodology. In addition, the consultant will be responsible for undertaking the survey data analysis, interpretation of the survey results and provide research recommendations and management advice. SFA are now seeking an individual consultant to undertake this assignment. The objectives of the assignment are to: • Design a statistically, robust fishery independent resource assessment survey for the Seychelles sea cucumber, including the sampling and site selection methodology, materials and tools suited for the Seychelles context, through a stakeholder participatory approach in collaboration with fisheries institutions and other relevant stakeholders • Support and coordinate the execution of the survey • Provide technical expertise to conduct the survey data analysis, interpretation and formulation of management recommendations and build capacity of SFA staff to undertake such work. For this assignment, SFA is seeking a consultant with the following profile and specific qualifications: • A Master’s degree or higher in marine science or related discipline • At least 10 years of proven professional experience in the assessment of tropical marine benthic animals (particularly of holothurians) through dive surveys • Experience in planning, implementing and survey analysis for resource assessment of benthic fisheries. • Experience with holothurian species in tropical waters would be an added advantage • Proven experience in formulating fisheries management recommendations and providing research advice • Experience in undertaking capacity building • High statistics, computer literacy and report writing skills • Full proficiency in written and oral communication in English is a requirement Application Process The Seychelles Fishing Authority is now inviting Individual consultants to indicate their interest in this assignment. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is Tuesday 4th May 2021 at 1530hrs and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Resource assessment of the Seychelles holothurian population”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Meggy Tirant ([email protected]). Firms or academic institution can nominate qualified individual consultant for this assignment. The experience and qualifications of the proposed individual shall be used in the selection process and not the experience of the firm or institution. The contract can be signed with either the institution or the individual consultant. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank’s procedures and using ‘Selection based on Individual Consultant procurement method. EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr Nichol Elizabeth Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority P.O. Box 449 Fishing Port Mahe Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]
Development and piloting of app to promote post harvest information sharing
SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Mobile Application (App) Development for the Post Harvest & Value Addition Section (PHVA) of the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) The Seychelles Fishing Authority has led numerous campaigns aimed at sensitizing the population of Seychelles on the various uses of fish and its nutritional benefits. However, the tendency of the population to consume fish has been on the decline. This trend stems mostly from lifestyle and demographic changes, as the markets are increasingly dominated by alternative protein sources. Increases in the price of fish and a lack of knowledge on how to properly prepare and cook fish of different varieties may also constitute important factors. In addition, most consumers are unaware that there are many alternatives to the higher-value species of fish that they are used to consuming. SFA has recognized the need for a digital platform to enable more efficient sharing of post-harvest information with the general public and stakeholders. This platform will also address concerns of transparency and information dissemination that are requisite for systematic improvements in service delivery by SFA. The platform will empower value chain operators and consumers to participate meaningfully in planning further research and development activities of the Post-Harvest and Value Addition (PHVA) section of SFA. The objectives of the assignment are to: Develop a mobile application (app), including a backend database platform, which will allow for information sharing between the PHVA, value chain operators, and consumers. This app will be designed to provide information on product development and recipes, communication and awareness programs, related research, stock status information, statistical information, nutritional updates and promotional activities. The app will also provide functionality to integrate with labelling and traceability schemes aimed at promoting sustainable fishing in Seychelles. SFA is seeking a consultancy company with the following profile: • At least 5 years proven experience in mobile App development (Android and iOS), implementation and promotion. • Previous company experience in mobile App development especially with regarding to the food industry would be highly advantageous; • The Company will comprise key experts holding the following qualifications and experience: • • Key expert 1: A first degree in computer science with specialisation in software engineering especially in mobile App development with at least 5 years working experience. • Key expert 2: A first degree in e-Marketing/ Business development (or similar field) with at least 5 years of proven experience in product promotion and use of mobile App in similar settings. • Key expert 3: A first degree in law (or similar field) with working experience in intellectual property, patent and copyright in the context of App development. • Key expert 4: A qualified personnel in media production, content creation and editing with 3 years proven work experience. • Key expert 5: Preferably a Seychellois with extensive knowledge in spoken and written Creole, with at least 3 years’ experience dealing with App development Application Process The Seychelles Fishing Authority is now inviting consultancy firms to indicate their interest in this assignment. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, firm profile and curriculum vitae of key team experts. The deadline for submission of EOI is Friday 16th April 2021 at 1530hrs and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Mobile Application (App) Development for the Post Harvest & Value Addition Section (PHVA) of the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA)”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Meggy Tirant ([email protected]) of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) and will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). Completed EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr Nichol Elizabeth Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority P.O. Box 449 Fishing Port Mahe Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]
Mid term Evaluation for SWIOFish3 Project
DEPARTMENT OF BLUE ECONOMY Terms of Reference for an individual consultant | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | SWIOFish3 Project Mid-term Review The Republic of Seychelles is currently implementing the Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3), which became effective in April 2018. The SWIOFish3 is a 6-year fisheries project (2018-2023) which aims to support the Government in strengthening its policy and governance framework for a transition to sustainable fisheries and expansion of the fisheries value chains in Seychelles. Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of performance, outcomes and results by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) were considered core components of the project design and constitute a basis for progress reporting to the National Steering Committee and World Bank implementation support missions. One of the key M&E events identified for this project is the Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE). This will enable the government of Seychelles, the World Bank and stakeholders to review in detail the progress, design features, risks, implementation arrangements, as well as results and achievements etc. and to propose adjustment the project its direction, arrangements and results framework. This will be supported by the PIU through the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (MES) who will ensure that all information deemed relevant is available for the review and facilitate interviews with key partners. The specific objectives of the assignment are: • To strengthen the adaptive management monitoring functions of the project • To ensure accountability for the achievement of the project objective • To enhance organizational and developmental learning • To enable informed decision-making Qualification/Skills Required For this assignment, the Department of the Blue Economy (DBE) is seeking a consultant with the following profile and specific qualifications: • A Master’s degree or higher in project management, monitoring and evaluation, international or development studies, or fisheries science and management • 7-10 years’ experience in M&E and in undertaking evaluations of development assistance projects, including knowledge and experience of applying relevant evaluation criteria (e.g. OECD-DAC) • Demonstrated experience of leading evaluations of development assistance projects, and of planning and implementing mixed methods reviews. Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills. • Full proficiency in written and spoken English is a requirement • Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on written and verbal communication. • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; • Previous experience in marine environment and fisheries related project is advantageous Application process The Department of the Blue Economy (DBE) is now inviting a consultant to indicate their interest in providing the services. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is 18th March 2021 at 15:30 Hrs. and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line “SWIOFish3 Project Mid-term Review”. ‘Interested applicants may obtain further details and receive the full TOR from Meggy Tirant ([email protected]) of SWIOFish3. Shortlisted applicants will be requested to prepare technical and financial proposals. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). Completed EOIs should be delivered by email or post to: Mr. Kenneth Racombo Principal Secretary Department of Blue Economy Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy P.O. Box 408 Maison Collet 3rd Floor Tel: +248 4672300 Email: [email protected] cc; [email protected]
Study on the status of ETP sharks and rays in MSP zones
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT TERMS OF REFERENCE INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (LUMP SUM CONTRACT) | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | To undertake a targeted and intensive survey on the Conservation Status of Endangered, Threatened and Protected Sharks and Rays to inform the Management of Seychelles’ Protected Area Network | Contract Duration | 14 months Sharks and rays are amongst the most endangered group of marine animals in the world and to date many species are threatened with extinction, primarily as a result of overfishing. In Seychelles, shark fishing has a long history and has significant historical socio-economic importance. However, a lack of effective Elasmobranch -focused management measures have led to decreases in many species populations in our waters. A significant decline in shark biomass has been observed on the Mahe Plateau and Banks, which has led to the extirpation and scarcity of many species. This survey will focus on delivering scientific data that can be used to improve the management and conservation of threatened or data-poor species within the sustainable use zones .This will in turn ensure that Seychelles meets its international conservation and management obligations under CITES and other International Conventions and instruments but most importantly implement its National Plan of Action for sharks more effectively. The Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACE) is now recruiting a consultant to conduct a targeted and intensive survey on the Conservation Status of Endangered, Threatened and Protected Sharks and Rays to inform the Management of Seychelles’ Protected Area Network. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is 9th March 2021 at 15h30. The submission should be clearly marked using the subject line ‘‘To undertake a targeted and intensive survey on the Conservation Status of Endangered, Threatened and Protected Sharks and Rays to inform the Management of Seychelles’ Protected Area Network” Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Mrs Marie May Muzungaile on [email protected] and [email protected] cc; [email protected] of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). Completed EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mrs Marie May Muzungaile Director General Biodiversity Conservation and Management Division Department of Environment Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Development of a Harvest Strategy Policy and Management Standards for Seychelles…
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES & THE BLUE ECONOMY Terms of Reference for a Firm | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Development of a Harvest Strategy Policy and Management Standards for Seychelles’ Fisheries | | The application of harvest strategies has emerged in the last decade as an innovative approach for addressing many of the challenges of fisheries management. Harvest strategies, or management procedures, are pre-agreed upon frameworks for making fisheries management decisions. They typically comprise components of management objectives, monitoring, stock assessment, reference point, harvest control rules and management strategy evaluation. National harvest strategy policy frameworks, which have been adopted in a number of jurisdictions, are founded on the precautionary principle and ensure that harvest strategies address risks of overfishing regardless of data availability and the levels of uncertainty regarding the state of stocks. In recent years, significant advances have been made in developing tools and approaches for applying harvest strategies in data-limited fisheries. Adoption of a national policy for implementing harvest strategies would serve to strengthen fisheries management planning in Seychelles. Moreover, such a policy will underpin the implementation of fisheries management in sustainable-use marine protected areas since harvest strategies allow for defining ‘sustainability’ indicators for ecological, social and economic fisheries objectives, and can be used to examine trade-offs and to define acceptable levels of risk. Therefore, a national harvest strategy policy would provide for minimum standards to be applied as fisheries management plans proliferate to cover zones created by the marine spatial planning as well as ensuring coherence in approach across all fisheries management areas and plans. The objective of the assignment is; To develop a policy, including management standards, and guidelines to enable Seychelles to meet best practice for implementing harvest strategies in fisheries management planning Qualification/Skills Required For this assignment, the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE) is seeking a firm with the following profile, specific qualifications and experience: • At least 10-years demonstrable experience in delivering stakeholder-driven processes in fisheries policy development, management planning and stock assessment; • Proven track record in providing practical solutions for harvest strategy approaches to managing artisanal and small-scale (multi-species, multi-gear) fisheries is essential; • The Company will comprise at least 2 key experts holding the following qualifications and experience: • Key expert 1: Master’s degree or higher qualification in fisheries science, natural resource management or related subject, and at least 10 years of proven experience in delivering robust scientific advice for fisheries policy and management. • Key expert 2: Master’s degree or higher qualification in natural resource management, economics, development studies or related subject, and at least 10 years of experience in stakeholder-driven policy development. • Both key experts possessing excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate technical information on fisheries with stakeholders and the public; Strong analytical and report writing skills; High computer literacy; Full proficiency in English is a requirement; knowledge of French would be an advantage. Application process The Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE) is now inviting consultancy firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, firm profile and curriculum vitae of key team members. The deadline for submission of EOI is Monday 1st March 2021 at 15h30 and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Development of a Harvest Strategy Policy and Management Standards for Seychelles’ Fisheries”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Ms. Sheriffa Morel on [email protected] cc; [email protected] of SWIOFish3. The selected firm/institution will be requested to prepare a combined technical and financial proposal. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). Completed EOIs should be delivered by email or post to: Mr. Jude Talma Principal Secretary Department of Fisheries Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE) Seychelles Email: [email protected]; cc: [email protected] ; [email protected]
Stock assessment update; CPUE standardization and production models for indicato…
SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY Terms of Reference for an Individual Consultant | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Assessing Key Fish Stocks of Seychelles’ Artisanal Trap and Line Fishery The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) supported stakeholders in developing the Mahé Plateau Trap and Line Fishery Co-management Plan (the ‘Plan’), which was gazetted for implementation in early 2020. Development of the Plan was informed by the results of several assessment methods, including a risk assessment to identify species that were most vulnerable to fishing, standardization of catch-per-unit-effort as an index of abundance, and the application of the catch only method and surplus production models to estimate biomass and maximum sustainable yield. The Implementation Committee for the Plan recognize the need to undertake a new assessment to inform specification of management measures. The assignment will focus on updating the standardized CPUE series for key species/species groups to incorporate additional predictor variables, and will carry out stock assessments using applicable methods to derive estimates of biomass and biological reference points for estimation of stock status. SFA have also recognised the potential for exploring an age-structured biomass dynamic model for the most important species of the fishery (Lutjanus sebae) using a time series of size data and age-length key. SFA are now seeking an individual consultant to undertake these assessments. The objectives of the assignment are to: • Derive abundance indices for key species or species groups through standardisation of CPUE data; • Determine the status of stocks for key species or species groups using applicable stock assessment methods; • Determine the status of Lutjanus sebae through an age-structured stock assessment model, and • Mentor staff selected by SFA in undertaking CPUE standardisation and stock assessments. For this assignment, SFA is seeking a consultant with the following profile and specific qualifications: • A Master’s degree or higher in fisheries science or related discipline • At least 10-years of proven professional experience in working with fisheries data and conducting stock assessment using a range of methods, including data-poor methods • Proven experience with regards to the artisanal fisheries sector in Seychelles is an added advantage • Proficient in R or similar language • Ability to teach and mentor understudy to transfer knowledge in undertaking such assignments • Full proficiency in written and oral communication in English is a requirement Application Process The Seychelles Fishing Authority is now inviting Individual consultants to indicate their interest in this assignment. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is Tuesday 28th December 2020 at 1530hrs and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Assessing Key Fish Stocks of Seychelles’ Artisanal Trap and Line Fishery”. Interested applicants may obtain further details from Meggy Tirant ([email protected]). Firms or Academic institution can nominate qualified individual consultant for this assignment. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank’s procedures and using ‘Selection based on Individual Consultant procurement method. EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr Nichol Elizabeth Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority P.O. Box 449 Fishing Port Mahe Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]
Development of a social accounting matrix and artisanal fisheries component for …
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND AGRICULTURE TERMS OF REFERENCE INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (LUMP SUM CONTRACT) | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Development of a Social Accounting Matrix and the Artisanal Fisheries Component for the Satellite Account | Contract Duration | 10 months Fisheries is a pivotal sector of the Seychelles’ economy and are expected to continue to play a key role in the socio-economic development of the country. In the context of multifaceted challenges facing the sector and evolving governance structures, the need for improved economic data and decision-support tools for fisheries policy formulation, sector development and management has been recognised. This is true given the difficulties in estimating the overall contribution of fisheries and fisheries-related activities towards the economy. The need to improve data collection and as well as to better understand the dynamics of the fisheries-related industries, particularly on the economic and social contribution has also been realized. Therefore, it has now become imperative to develop a system flexible enough to allow the integration of further and recently developed activities relying on fish resources, like aquaculture with clear visibility on relation and economic flows with other activities The Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture (MFAg) is now recruiting a consultant to undertake the development of a Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) and the artisanal component for the Fishery Satellite Account with the aim of improving on national accounting methods on the contribution of fisheries to the economy and to examine both growth and distributional issues within a single analytical framework. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is 30th September 2020 at 15h30. The submission should be clearly marked using the subject line ‘‘Development of Social Accounting Matrix & Artisanal Fisheries Component for the Satellite Account”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Ms. Sheriffa Morel on [email protected] cc; [email protected] of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). Completed EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mr. Jude Talma Principal Secretary Department of Fisheries Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture (MFAg) Seychelles Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]; [email protected]
Blue carbon assessment for Mahe Plateau: Mangrove ecosystems
Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change Request for Expression of Interest Consultancy Firms | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Blue Carbon Assessment for Mangrove Systems in Seychelles Mangroves have long benefited the coastal communities in Seychelles and in recent years have been afforded increasing levels of protection. Notably, the Seychelles Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) initiative has developed an integrated marine plan to optimize the sustainable use and effective management of Seychelles’ marine environment while improving the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of its people. The MSP Initiative has recently achieved its final milestone, meaning that 30% of Seychelles’ marine environment has been zoned for conservation or sustainable-use, which encompasses the vast majority of the nation’s mangrove habitat. To assess the contribution of mangroves to carbon sequestration, the MEECC is collaborating with the Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3. In Seychelles, SWIOFish3 is supporting the expansion of sustainable-use marine protected areas and improved management of priority fisheries. With financing from SWIOFish3, the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (MEECC) is now recruiting a consultancy firm to undertake a field-based Blue Carbon Assessment for Mangrove Systems in the inner granitic islands and Aldabra/Cosmoledo Atolls of Seychelles. The overarching objectives of the consultancy are to derive and analyse local-scale field data on above- ground biomass and soil organic carbon for representative mangrove habitats in the inner and outer island systems of Seychelles in support of a blue carbon assessment and Seychelles’ nationally-determined contributions for the UNFCCC. For this assignment, MEECC is seeking a consultancy firm with the following profile: •Company profile demonstrating proven experience in undertaking blue carbon assessment using internationally-recognised tools and methodologies; •At least 3 years of proven experience in mangrove ecosystem research; •The Company will comprise key experts holding the following qualifications and experience: - Key expert 1 (Team Leader): Master’s degree in ecology, biogeochemistry, climate science or related discipline with at least 5 years of proven experience in undertaking blue carbon assessments - Key expert 2: Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics or related discipline with at least 10 years of proven experience in designing statistical surveys and applying quantitative methods of data analysis for ecological systems research - Key expert 3: Master’s degree in geographical information systems (GIS) with at least 5 years of proven experience in applying GIS for survey design and analysis Firms that engage local expertise in their team to support data collation, local field-based activities and stakeholder engagement will secure an advantage. The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change is now inviting a consultancy firm to indicate their interest in providing the services. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae of key experts and a company profile demonstrating the firm’s engagement in similar assignments. The deadline for submission of EOI is 20th August 2020 at 15:30 Hrs. and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Blue carbon assessment of mangrove systems in Seychelles”. Interested applicants may obtain Full Terms of Reference from Mrs. Meggy Tirant ([email protected]). The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). EOIs should be delivered by email to: Mrs. Marie-May Muzungaile Director General Biodiversity Conservation and Management Division Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change Botanical Garden P.O. Box 445, Victoria Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]
SIH Data Processing and Reporting Tools
SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY Quality and Cost-Based Selection, Open, International | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Upgrading of Seychelles Fishing Authority’s Fisheries Data Processing System and the Development of Reporting Tools A primary focus of the fisheries sector is to improve governance of priority fisheries, including the adoption of co-management plans and rights-based approaches that are informed by robust management advice. Hence, the need for SFA to improve data collection and analysis of statistical data and other information on fisheries, fishing related activities and aquaculture. Since January 2017, SFA has implemented a revised data collection system for the artisanal fishery in addition to using a new data capture software, the ‘Système d’Information Halieutique (SIH)”. The SIH system is an adaptation of the same system used by IFREMER France, who worked in collaboration with SFA to review the whole system of data collection, processing and reporting for the Artisanal Fisheries. The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is now recruiting a company to upgrade its data processing system, develop new scripts in R programing language to process data, and to develop automatic reporting tools for its domestic fisheries. The objectives of the assignment are: (i)To estimate spatial and temporally-disaggregated fisheries production for monthly and annual fishery statistics (ii)To process fisheries, biological and economic data for statistical analysis and reporting obligations (iii)To improve spatial and temporal visualizations of fisheries data (iv)To develop automated quarterly and annual reports. For this assignment, Seychelles Fishing Authority is seeking a company that can provide consultant(s) with the following profile and specific qualifications: •Company profile demonstrating: • at least 10 years’ experience in developing fisheries data management software and data processing tools • experience in small scale fisheries will be highly advantage •Team composition: At least two Key experts: • Holding Master’s degrees related to this assignment; • Having at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in R; • Having demonstrated experience in GIS software; • Having demonstrated experience in fisheries data management software; • Having strong analytical, and report writing skills; • Having strong communication and facilitation skills; • Full proficiency in English is a requirement. SFA is now inviting consultants to indicate their Expression of Interest in providing this consultancy service. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, profile of the company with examples of past related work and curriculum vitae of core team member(s). The deadline for submission of EOI is Tuesday 7th July at 15h 30. The submission should be clearly marked using the subject line “Upgrading of Seychelles Fishing Authority’s Fisheries Data Processing System and the Development of Reporting Tools’”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Meggy Tirant ([email protected]) of SWIOFish3. Shortlisted applicants will be requested to prepare technical and financial proposals. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). Completed EOIs should be delivered by email to: Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) Fishing Port, P.O. Box 449 Seychelles Tel: (248) 670300/312 Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]
Human capacity development plan in support of aquaculture sector
Department of Blue Economy Terms of Reference for a Firm, Lump sum Contract ‘Development of a Human Capital Development Plan for the Aquaculture Sector of Seychelles’ for SWIOFish3 Project | Country: | Seychelles | Name of Project Implementation: | Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3) | Project No. | P155642 | Name of Consulting Assignment: | Development of a Human Capital Development Plan for the Aquaculture Sector of Seychelles The National Human Capital Development Plan (HCDP) will address the human resource requirements of aquaculture sector over a 20-year development period. It should consider existing education, skill and training levels of the Seychelles’ labour force and compare those to the future sector requirements, thereby establishing the shortfalls that need to be addressed in order to meet the over-arching requirement for this new sector to be primarily served by a national workforce. Moreover, it should identify recommendations and strategies to mitigate brain drain from the sector. SFA is now seeking a professional and experienced consultancy firm to develop the National HCDP. The scope of work and methods used for the development of HCDP should be tailor-made to accommodate the local context, the characteristics of the new sector and its competitive environment. The approach should be structured to allow for the translation of the basic concepts and principles of human resource development strategy into pragmatic and concrete actions. Key activities and requirements include, but are not limited to: a) Analyse the objectives and development plans of the aquaculture sector and assess/forecast the labour needs for the sector, including the number, skill set and type of employees required. b) Reviewing existing statistics and data on Seychelles’ labour force and assess skills and experience of local labour relevant to the aquaculture sector. c) Conducting appropriate surveys and gap analysis of the local labour market as required. d) Analyse whether or not labour needs can be satisfied locally or whether expatriate employees will need to be recruited, and propose realistic timelines for repatriation of posts given local training plans. e) Assessing the potential impacts on the direct and indirect jobs, industry multipliers, services and support function, on other existing sectors and industries. f) Prepare the HCDP to include training, recruitment, remuneration and succession planning. Include recommendations and strategies to promote retention and reverse brain drain from the sector. g) Prepare an implementation and a communication/change management plan under the HCDP. The underlying objective of this consultancy is the development of a comprehensive HCDP for Seychelles’ aquaculture sector. The HCDP will include strategies to align with the vision and mission of the Mariculture Master Plan and will constitute the framework and roadmap that underpins the development of an effective, performance-based sector by recruiting, acquiring, motivating and rewarding a high-performing workforce. SFA is now inviting consultants to indicate their interest in this providing this consultancy service. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, profile of the company with examples of past related work and curriculum vitae of core team member(s). The deadline for submission of EOI is Wednesday 24th June at 15h 30. The submission should be clearly marked using the subject line “National Human Capacity Development Plan for Aquaculture”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Meggy Tirant ([email protected]) of SWIOFish3. Shortlisted applicants will be requested to prepare technical and financial proposals. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). Completed EOIs should be delivered by email to: Chief Executive Officer Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) Fishing Port, P.O. Box 449 Seychelles Tel: (248) 670300/312 Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]