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Seychelles

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Development of Legal Framework for the regulations of FADS

Deadline

November 29, 2023

Closed
Published on November 16, 2023 at 12:00 AMModified on June 12, 2026 at 02:39 PM

Key information

Type
IT & Télécom
Procuring Entity
Ministry of Finance, Trade and the Blue Economy
Location
🇸🇨 Seychelles
Deadline
November 29, 2023 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value
Not disclosed
Language of Notice
English

Description

MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND THE 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:Contract Duration:Development of a Legal Framework for the regulation of Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) in the fisheries sector4 monthsThe Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE) has recognised the need to regulate the use of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) in the Seychelles’ fisheries sector, to combat growing concerns over the nation’s diminishing fish stocks due to overfishing; the catching of undersized fish around purse seine fishing and to precent the entanglement of marine turtles, sharks and other species. In addition, there is a need to regulate the use of FADs so that the Seychelles is compliant with its international obligations, standards and best practices.As such, MFBE is seeking the expertise of a fisheries legal expert to draft the Seychelles’ FAD Regulations, which will govern the use of FADs in the Seychelles’ fisheries sector for the implementation of this project.For this assignment, MFBE is seeking a Consultant with the following profile, specific qualifications and experience:• Education: A Master’s degree or higher qualification in international maritime law, environmental law, fisheries or natural resources law or other related discipline• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in law of the sea and ocean policies with a focus on fisheries law. Experience in a related field, such as marine conservation, or sustainable development, is highly desirable.• Knowledge: The Consultant should have a deep understanding of fisheries legal issues in the Indian Ocean and international fisheries instruments.• Skills: The Consultant should have excellent drafting skills or experience and analytical skills. Possess good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.• Language proficiency: Fluent or proficient in English is required.• Computer skills: The Consultant should be proficient in using common office software such as Microsoft Office.Other requirements are detailed in the full TORApplication ProcessMFBE is now inviting individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing their services for the drafting of FAD Regulations. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The deadline for submission of EOI is Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 15:30 and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Development of a Legal Framework for the regulation of Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) in the fisheries sector”. Interested applicants may obtain further details and a complete TOR by submitting an email enquiry to Mrs. Meggy Tirant at [email protected] of SWIOFish3.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 Fisheries (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 conflicts 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 Client.Completed EOIs should be delivered by email to:Mr Roy ClarissePrincipal SecretaryDepartment of FisheriesMinistry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE)2nd Floor, Maison ColletTel: +248 4672300Email: [email protected] ; cc: [email protected]; [email protected]

Tender Timeline

  1. Publication

    November 16, 2023

  2. Bid Submission Deadline

    November 29, 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
Meggy Tirant
Email
[email protected]
Phone
4672300

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