Specialist in Blue Economy, Aquaculture and Fisheries (KE2) Consultancy

Project title: Long term technical assistance to support the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) implementation in Seychelles

Brief description: The purpose of the project is to assist the Government of Seychelles in implementing projects under the 11th EDF by providing direct support to the Trade Department within the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning and other implementing authorities. The long-term technical assistance will serve to facilitate implementation of the various projects encompassing a number of short and medium term activities. Each of these activities will require its own specific expertise, which the long-term technical assistant will assist Government in selection following the necessary rules and procedures.

Results to be achieved:

• Key Result 1: improved capacity of key Government institutions in managing and implementing the economic partnership agreement, including via better trade policy formulation and trade negotiations;
• Key Result 2: improved capacity of the private operators in exploiting value chains and high value addition using environmentally friendly production techniques;
• Key Result 3: improved environment for the private sector development.

Commencement date of the project: October 2019

Duration of the assignment: 720 workdays over 43 months

Requirements:

Qualifications and skills

– At least a Masters’ degree in Marine Sciences or equivalent domains. In the absence of a master’s degree, professional experience of at least 15 years in the sector(s) directly related to marine sciences.

General professional experience

– At least 10 years’ professional experience in the field of fisheries and/or aquaculture or equivalent domains.

Specific professional experience

– At least 8 years working experience in preparation of roadmap for the fisheries and/or aquaculture sector;

– Proven experience in researching and/or developing value chains in the fisheries sector;

– Proven experience in assessing policy issues regarding fisheries and/or aquaculture;

– Proven experience in the research and/or development of the blue economy;

– Proven experience in dealing with fisheries sector in ACP countries;

– Proven experience in delivering training;

– A good understanding of EU development assistance;

– Excellent organisation and coordination skills;

– Ability to take initiatives and to work in a fast track and in a new cultural environment;

– Strong computer skills;

– Fluent written and oral communication in English.

Tagged as: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Seychelles