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Preparation of Options Paper on Marketing Opportunities for Finfish Products of the Mahé Plateau Trap and Line Fishery of Seychelles

Deadline

October 25, 2023

Closed
Published on October 9, 2023 at 12:00 AMModified on June 12, 2026 at 02:39 PM

Key information

Type
Conseil & Études
Procuring Entity
Ministry of Finance, Trade and the Blue Economy
Location
🇸🇨 Seychelles
Deadline
October 25, 2023 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value
Not disclosed
Language of Notice
English

Description

Department of Fisheries

Terms of Reference for an individual consultant

Country:SeychellesName of Project Implementation:
Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3)Project No.P155642
Name of Consulting Assignment:Preparation of Options Paper on Marketing Opportunities for Finfish Products of the Mahé Plateau Trap and Line Fishery of SeychellesReef-associated, demersal and semi-pelagic finfish species are of fundamental importance to the economic and social well-being of the inhabitants of Seychelles. The Mahé Plateau trap and line fishery for finfish is the most important domestic fishery by value and volume, and it contributes significantly to food security and employment, with most catches retained for local consumption and the fishery reserved for local participants. The Mahé Plateau Trap and Line Fishery Co-management Plan (the ‘Plan’) was developed following considerable stakeholder consultations and has been implemented since 2022. The Plan identifies measures to ensure the sustainability of fisheries resources and to address access to the fishery and is implemented through a co-management arrangement of shared responsibility between the government, resource users and other stakeholders for decision-making (Implementation Committee of the Co-management Plan, the ‘ICCP’).Fishers, fish processors and other businesses in the trap and line fishery value chains are making short-term sacrifices to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Mahé Plateau fish resources. However, implementation of the Plan also offers market opportunities and benefits that may offset any losses from complying with size and bag limits, among other measures. A key development in recent decades is the rise in so-called ecolabelling schemes based on certification that products carrying the label originate from sustainable fisheries.The ICCP has requested a study to prepare options on market opportunities for trap and line fishery products in Seychelles and to provide more details on the potential role of ICCP in promoting market-based incentives. Through the Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3), the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy is now recruiting a consultant to undertake the study and deliver an options paper for the ICCP.The objectives of the assignment are:The objective of the assignment is to inform the ICCP on market opportunities for finfish products of the Mahé Plateau trap and line fishery with a view to identifying the role of the ICCP in promoting market-based incentives for a transition to sustainability.Qualification/Skills RequiredFor this assignment, the Department of Fisheries is seeking an individual consultant with the following profile, specific qualification and experience:• Postgraduate qualification in fisheries science, natural resource economics, or related discipline. Marketing or business management professionals with equivalent qualification may also apply if they meet relevant experience requirements outlined below.• At least 10-years proven experience in fisheries development, which may include aspects such as value-chain assessment, cost-benefit analysis, product development, marketing of fish products and brand development, traceability systems, and technological solutions connecting producers to consumers.• Demonstrable experience in developing, applying, or assessing market-based incentives for sustainable fishing, including internationally recognised certification bodies such as the Marine Stewardship Council.• Possessing excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate technical information on fisheries with stakeholders and the public.• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English.• Ability to work independently and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to contribute to a team.Application processThe Department of the Fisheries (DOF) 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 25th October 2023 at 15H30 and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line “Preparation of Options Paper on Marketing Opportunities for Finfish Products of the Mahé Plateau Trap and Line Fishery of Seychelles”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and receive the full TOR from Meggy Tirant ([email protected]) of SWIOFish3. SThe 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 interest’s 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:PS Roy ClarissePrincipal SecretaryDepartment of FisheriesMinistry of Fisheries and the Blue EconomyEmail: [email protected] cc: [email protected]

Tender Timeline

  1. Publication

    October 9, 2023

  2. Bid Submission Deadline

    October 25, 2023

  3. Evaluation & Award

    Pending

  4. Contract Signature

    Pending

Procuring Entity

Procuring Entity
Ministry of Finance, Trade and the Blue Economy
Country
Seychelles
Contact person
Jan Robinson
Email
[email protected]
Phone
4672300

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