REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION INTEREST (FIRM CONSULTANCY)
Loan/ Credit No. IDA V3100
PROJECT ID: P172012
Subject: Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for the Development of a National Fisheries Management Strategy and Investment Plan for the Fisheries Sector in favor of NaFAA
Reference No.: LR-NAFAA-490065-CS-CQS
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Assignment Title: Consulting Services for the Development of a National Fisheries Management
Strategy and Investment Plan for the Fisheries Sector in favor of NaFAA
The Government of Liberia through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has received support from the World Bank Group (WBG) towards the preparation and implementation of the “Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP)”, and desires to apply part of the proceeds towards eligible payment of the services for a consulting firm to facilitate the development of fisheries management strategy and investment plan for the fisheries sector of Liberia.
The purpose of these Terms of Reference (TOR) is to solicit the interest of a qualified consulting firm to support: (a) Preparation of Fisheries Management Strategy including (b) the design of a National Investment Plan for Fisheries, which will establish a platform for the future development and implementation of a series of appropriate fisheries management plans covering all major fisheries
The objectives of the assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is – for a firm to facilitate the development of the fisheries sector through consultations with key stakeholders – in order to review, design and strengthen, where appropriate, (a) a National Plan for Fisheries Development and (b) Fisheries Management implementation mechanisms, concerning both marine and inland sub-sectors.
Accordingly, the selected firm will conduct desktop reviews and organize consultative meetings with the key stakeholders – including (a) the national fisheries administrative and management organization (i.e. NaFAA), (b) scientific advisers and research agencies (e.g. University of Liberia and others) and (c) fishers and associated community and sectoral organizations (relating to the artisanal, semi-industrial and industrial fishery sub-sectors). The firm will undertake necessary fieldwork, analysis and design work to facilitate the achievement of the specific objectives involved.
The specific objectives of the consulting services are to:
[i] Design a National Investment Plan for Fisheries;
[ii] Outline a new Fisheries Management Strategy as a key part of the national plan (above).
