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PREPARATION OF SEYCHELLES’ 3rd NATIONAL REPORT TO THE FISHERIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE

Deadline

June 13, 2022

Closed
Published on May 30, 2022 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
June 13, 2022 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value
Not disclosed
Language of Notice
English

Description

DEPARTMENT OF BLUE ECONOMY

TERMS OF REFERENCE

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (LUMP SUM CONTRACT)

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 Seychelles’ Third National Report to the Fisheries Transparency InitiativeContract Duration
7 monthsThe 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 a voluntary, global initiative; however, mandatory requirements must be followed.Seychelles as a FiTI Candidate Country, has to complete six requirements under the FiTI Standard 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 is strongly committed to implement the FiTI and has already produced two national reports.The Department of the Blue Economy is now seeking to appoint an individual consultant to support the FiTI-NMSG of Seychelles in drafting its third 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 the National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSG) and a draft FiTI Report in accordance with the mandatory report structure set out in the FiTI guidance note 2 on “Compiling FiTI Reports”.It is a requirement that the Report Compiler is perceived by the National MSG to be credible, trustworthy and technically competent.For this assignment, the Department of Blue Economy is seeking a consultant with the following qualifications:• Postgraduate degree in economics, natural resource sciences, statistics, finance and auditing, or related fields;• At least 10 years proven expertise in statistical analysis, auditing and financial analysis;• Evidence of a track record in similar work;• Proven expertise and experience in the fisheries sector in Seychelles would be an advantage;• Knowledge of the FiTI Standard as well as the FiTI as a whole would be an advantage;• Proven ability to interact and engage constructively with diverse groups of stakeholders;• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate technical information with stakeholders;• Full proficiency in English is a requirement, working knowledge of French and Seychellois Creole would be an advantage.Application ProcessThe Department of the Blue Economy is now inviting individual 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 13th June 2022 at 1530hrs and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Preparation of Seychelles’ Third National Report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a full TOR by submitting an email enquiry to [email protected]The procurement process will be Individual Consultant (IC) 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. Kenneth RacomboPrincipal SecretaryThe Blue Economy Department2nd FloorMaison ColletTel: +248 4672300Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]

Tender Timeline

  1. Publication

    May 30, 2022

  2. Bid Submission Deadline

    June 13, 2022

  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
+248 2616044

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