INTRODUCTION
With increased international awareness of the issue of fisheries transparency, numerous instruments and transparency initiatives have been introduced at international levels. Among them, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (Fill) is a prominent effort that supports coastal countries in improving the accessibility, quality, and credibility of national fisheries information. In 2016 WWF TCO facilitated a study to evaluate efficiency in sharing fisheries-related data and information. Countries were evaluated against availability, accessibility, and transparency in sharing relevant information. Eight South Western Indian Ocean countries were evaluated against fishing vessel registrations, fishing vessel licenses (foreign, domestic, and access agreements), Vessel Monitoring System (VMS/AIS), reporting of catch (on-board observers, catch documentation, landings, Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) requirements), reporting of trade and other Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) information. In May 2022, WWF TCO under the Bloomberg Project ‘supported the development of a road map to improve fisheries transparency and governance in Tanzania.
THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY To review and assess the fisheries legal and governance frameworks in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- Work closely with Deep Sea Fishing Authority (DSFA), to determine the fisheries transparency challenges in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for the United Republic of Tanzania;
- Review the existing WWF-SWIO countries project support in production of fisheries transparency documents and policy briefs;
- Undertake fisheries needs assessment and capacity needs to improve the fisheries transparency ,
- Develop a transparency national policy brief (refer (b) above) in English and Kiswahili
IMPORTANT QUALIFICATION
Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English and Kiswahili and working knowledge of other experience. Master’s degree/PhD in Fisheries Aquatic science, Fisheries ecology, Environmental Science, oceanography, Fisheries Economics/Socio-economic studies, political science, Natural Resources Governance and social-political ecological studies. At least 5 years of solid working experience in marine environment; Experience in regional and national fisheries related bodies such as DSFA, SADC, 10TC, FAO (IUU-Fishing); Experience in Monitoring Control and Surveillances (MCS) and Fisheries Transparency Initiatives (FiTI). Ability to organize and facilitate high level meetings, for technical and non-technical audience; Excellent analytical and research skills and strong interpersonal skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
WWF TCO invites applications from competent, qualified and experienced consultant(s) through the following address: Secretary, Procurement Committee; WWF Tanzania; Kiko Street, Off Mwai Kibaki Road Plot 252, MikocheniP. 0. Box 63117, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Tel: +255 22 277 5346/277 2455/270 0077 Fax: +255 22 277 5535; website. wwf.or.tz
The time span for this activity is spread from 25th April to 25th June 2023
All applicants should direct their electronic copy to the procurement: e-mail at [email protected] and or hard copy to the address indicated above. The deadline for submission is Monday 17th April 2023 at 10:00am EAT
Interested applicants may get the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) through the following websites: https://www.wwf.or.tz/jobs_and_opportunities/consultancies_and_tenders/
WWF TCO reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason thereof. The late application shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstance.
WWF has a principle of zero tolerance for fraud and corruption, if you encounter such an incident, then report by sending an email to [email protected]
