The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC), is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union. The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2018-2023 is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace. AU-IBAR’s intervention in the fisheries and aquaculture sector is guided by the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for fisheries and aquaculture in Africa (PFRS) which is aimed at improving governance of the sector for increased sustainable contribution to food security, livelihoods and wealth creation. Also, within the framework of the African Union 2063, the Africa Blue Economy Strategy (ABES) was developed to guide the development of an inclusive and sustainable blue economy that becomes a significant contributor to continental transformation and growth.
To support the implementation of Africa Blue Economy Strategy, AU-IBAR, with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), is implementing a three-year project on “Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity and ecosystems in African Blue Economy”.
The overall objective of the project is to enhance the policy environment, regulatory frameworks and institutional capacities of AU member states and regional economic communities to sustainably utilize and conserve aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems. The specific objectives of the project are as follows:
An important area which the project is addressing is promoting gender mainstreaming in conservation of aquatic biodiversity and environmental management to address and remove gender-based barriers, that are most often experienced disproportionately by women and strengthen gender inclusivity in aquatic biodiversity and environmental management in AU member states.
AU-IBAR commissioned studies to identify priority issues and actions for enhancing the role of women in aquatic biodiversity and environmental management, and facilitated the drafting of a Continental strategy on gender mainstreaming in aquatic biodiversity conservation and environmental management programmes and initiatives in Africa as an essential tool for attaining the inclusive, transformational development denoted by the blue economy.
To roll out the Continental strategy, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a National Consultant to facilitate actions to support CĂ´te d’Ivoire to develop all-inclusive and deliberate biodiversity strategies as an important entry point for enhancing the role of women and youth in inclusive aquatic biodiversity conservation and integrated environmental management in the context of the Continental strategy.
The main objective of this consultancy is to collect information on existing relevant national instruments or documents and facilitate a national consultative workshop to develop an all-inclusive and deliberate biodiversity strategy as important entry point for women’s empowerment; for enhancing the role of women and youth in inclusive aquatic biodiversity conservation and integrated environmental management for CĂ´te d’Ivoire.
The specific tasks for this consultancy will include but not limited to:
The successful candidate should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in disciplines related to Gender Studies, Biological and Environmental sciences, Social science, Policy Development studies with focus on Gender considerations.
This is a National consultative workshop to be organized (physically) in CĂ´te d’Ivoire at a suitably selected place/location.
Criteria Scores (%)
Qualifications 20
General Experience 25
Specific Experience 40
Other Skills 10
Proficiency in Language 5
Total 100
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
The effective duration of this assignment is 10 days but can be accomplished within 30 days from the date of signing the contract.
The remuneration for this Consultancy is USD 3000 after submission of satisfactory report to be paid after submission of satisfactory report based on deliverables.
The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the project team leader with oversight supervision by the Director of AU-IBAR. The team leader will have the responsibility of approval of the final report.
The applications will be evaluated on the basis of the relevant technical qualifications, experience and competence of the candidates.
The deadline for submission of proposals is Friday 26th April 2024, 17.00 hours, Nairobi Local Time.
The address for submission of applications is: Applications including detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be submitted through email to: procurement@au-ibar.org and a copy to albert.obiero@au-ibar.org
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