Preparation of Seychelles' National Report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative — Department of Blue Economy, Office of the Vice-President

DEPARTMENT OF BLUE ECONOMY, OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT 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: |

Preparation of Seychelles’ National Report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative |

Contract Duration |

6 months The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is a global multi-stakeholder initiative. Its purpose is to increase transparency and participation in fisheries governance to promote improvements in the sustainable management of marine fisheries. The FiTI is voluntary, global initiative; however, mandatory requirements must be followed. To become an official FiTI Candidate Country, countries must complete six requirements (sign-up steps) with the active participation of a National Multi Stakeholder Group (NMSG). Based on these requirements, engaging in the FiTI implementation process requires a sound understanding of the country’s stakeholders, its legal framework, data availability and quality. Seychelles are strongly committed to implement the FiTI and its candidature application was approved in April 2020. The Department of Blue Economy is now seeking to appoint an individual consultant to support the FiTI-NMSG of Seychelles in the publication of a FiTI Report in accordance with the provisions set forth in the FiTI Standard. The purpose of the FiTI Report is: • To demonstrate whether the FiTI transparency requirements have been fulfilled by Seychelles, i.e. if the information published by national authorities is accessible and complete, and represents the best available information; • To provide a succinct summary of information on each of the 12 transparency requirements to contribute to public debates, and • To determine recommendations of the National NMSG to improve transparency and participation in marine fisheries in Seychelles over time. Key deliverables of the consultancy assignment include presentation of the initial assessment to NMSG and a draft FiTI Report in accordance with the mandatory report structure set out in the guidance note “Compiling FiTI Reports”. The Department of Blue Economy is now inviting individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Applications shall consist of a cover letter and curriculum vitae of the individual. The deadline for submission of applications is 5th June 2020 at 15:30 hours and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Preparation of Seychelles’ National Report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative”. Interested individuals may obtain further details and a full TOR from Mr Abel Sorry (abel.sorry@gov.sc). The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank’s Guideline for Selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014. Please submit your applications to: Mr Kenneth Racombo Principal Secretary The Blue Economy Department Vice President’s Office P.O. Box 1303 Oliaji Trade Centre 3rd Floor, Room 3 Tel: +248 4326200 Email: kracombo@statehouse.gov.sc cc: marylyn.vidot@statehouse.gov.sc