WORLDFISH
TECHNOLOGIES FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION (TAAT)
AQUACULTURE VALUE CHAIN COMPACT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES
SECTOR: Agriculture
CONSULTANCY SERVICES: Various (see below)
Financing Agreement reference: P- Z1-A00-016
Project ID No.: 2100155036067
Context :
This request for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org) 16th August, 2018
The WorldFish is implementing the TAAT Aquaculture Compact, financed through a grant from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for this grant to facilitate payments under the contracts for the following individual consultants.
Aquaculture Advisory Services and Technology Outreach :
The consultant is expected to review existing literatures on modern approaches to capacity building of extension workers, draw up all-inclusive training modules for the trainees, conduct training in line with the TOR, carry out outreach campaigns, facilitate and establish Innovation Platforms in collaboration with national partners and stakeholders. Others include to produce a comprehensive report at the end of training and make recommendations on ways of improving the project.
The desired consultant is expected to possess a PhD degree in Fisheries Management, Agriculture Extension, Sustainable Development, Adult Education, Public Administration, and
related fields with over 10 years proven experiences in capacity development design and development, training of trainers and participatory extension; performing similar or related roles preferably.
Aquaculture Fish Feed Specialist :
The Consultant will review current practices in fish feed production among fish farmers within the country including challenges and opportunities available; document production scales and feed cost as percentage of total production cost. Others are to document the locally available fish feed ingredients and how to source for essential ingredients not readily available to fish feed producers. In addition, design of training manuals in building the capacity of fish feed producers efficiently and effectively.
The desired consultant should possess at least Master’s Degree in Aquaculture/Fisheries; Animal Feeds and Nutrition/Animal Science; Agricultural Engineering; Biochemistry or any other related field Performing similar or related role preferably with Private industry, University and or International organization; and have proven experience in fish feed formulation and production with at least 10 years of experience in fish feed production and management.
Aquaculture Fish Value Addition Specialist :
The Consultant will review current practices in fish processing and preservation within the country including challenges and opportunities available. Others include design comprehensive training modules/ training manual with hands on practical to build the capacity of fish processors in value addition technologies and product development. In addition, conduct training in the project states across the country, effectively maintain the fish processors database(s) and ensure the data are up-to-date and provide strategic report required.
The desired consultant should possess at least Master’s Degree or equivalent in Food Science; Home Economics; Fisheries; Agricultural Engineering; or any other related field with minimum six (6) years’ experience performing similar or related role preferably with private industry, university and or international organization.
Aquaculture Marketing Advisory Services :
The Consultant will design training modules and course content to build the capacity of aquaculture value chain actors in marketing. Others include conduct training and provide technical support for fish farmers in the project region and across the country. In addition, develop the promotion and marketing processes; protocols, ensure good coordination and communication between farmers, manufacturers, and concerned stakeholders.
The consultant should possess at least Masters’ Degree or equivalent in Marketing; Agricultural Economics; Business Administration; or any other related field. Proven experience in similar project and be familiar with marketing challenges in small scale aquaculture in the region and/or country will be an added advantage.
Aquaculture Business Development Specialist :
The Consultant will design training modules/manuals and course content to build the capacity of youth aqua-preneurs; conduct business development training for aquaculture value chain actors within the region. Others include to facilitate and link value chain actors to financial institution for funding business through loan or grant; effectively maintain fish farmers and potential business startups database(s); ensure data are up-to-date and can provide the strategic report required.
The consultant should possess at least Masters’ Degree or equivalent in Fisheries Management, Business Management, Project Management, Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness or related field in management with minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
WorldFish now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested individual consultants must provide comprehensive curriculum vitae information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services including a description of similar assignments done and experience in similar conditions.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the African Development Bank’s Rules and Procedures for the Use of Consultants
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday)
Expressions of interest should be delivered to the address below by 12 July 2019.
Attn: WorldFish Nigeria Office,
Professor Bernadette Tosan Fregene
TAAT Aquaculture Compact Leader
Room 31, AfricaRice Building, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, www.iita.org Headquarters & West Africa Hub, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan 200001, Oyo State, Nigeria Ex. 2455, Tel: +234 803 347 6184, + 234 803 978 4421; www.worldfishcenter.org
Email: B.Fregene@cgiar.org Skype: (btfregene)
