African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources Fisheries and Aquaculture Trade and Investment Expert Jobs in Kenya

African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources Fisheries and Aquaculture Trade and Investment Expert Jobs in Kenya

Background

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, 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. Within the framework of the African Union 2063, the Africa Blue Economy Strategy environed an inclusive and sustainable blue economy that significantly contributes to Africa’s transformation and growth.

The first continent-wide intervention in the African fisheries and aquaculture was framed to address the following challenges: poor coordination among actors, lack of coherence in governance instruments and approaches, increasing incidences of IUU fishing due to weak capacity in the AU member states, weak evidence to foster reform, generally weak capacity and poor infrastructure, and lack of inclusive governance.

Towards the implementation of the Policy framework and reform strategy for fisheries and aquaculture in Africa (PFRS), the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) implemented the EU funded Project ‘Strengthening institutional capacity to enhance governance of the fisheries sector in Africa, commonly called Fisheries Governance Project (FishGov 1)’ between 2014 to 2018.

The FishGov 1 facilitated development of synergies and coherence in fisheries management and aquaculture practices by aligning national and regional polices with PFRS; enhanced the profile of the sector as well as fostered coordination in the governance of the sector, among other achievements.

Specific Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader (Senior Fisheries Officer) at AUIBAR, with overall supervision by the Senior Animal Production Officer at AU-IBAR, the consultant shall perform the following tasks:

The consultant will support finalization of the framework consultancies and will draft terms of reference for specific services listed in (a) to (f) below under the framework contract and supervise the recruited consultant in completing the tasks.

Conduct studies to establish which AU MS have sectoral strategies and investment plans and develop a mechanism for twinning between those with and those without.

Review national and regional fisheries-aquaculture plans to mainstream sustainable and climate resilient, environmentally sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, in NAIPS, RAIPs and other Investment programmes.

Conduct institutional assessment of laboratories and diagnostics networks in the various regions of Africa and recommend mechanisms for establishing regional reference laboratories and diagnostic networks for fish and fish products. The consultancy should also entail assessment of capacities for other certification processes for enhanced market access.

Develop an advocacy strategy and mechanism for effective participation of women and youth fish traders in fisheries and aquaculture policy dialogue and networking.

Facilitate identification of strategic regional value chains for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

Develop guidelines to strengthen diagnostic capacities of competent national authorities and networks on aquatic animal disease detection, surveillance and coordinated responses, based on OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code and Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals

Participate in the preparatory meeting of formulating common Africa in Codex alimentarius for fish and fish products and providing inputs to the Aquatic Animal Code

Prepare the meeting documents to establish regional aquatic animal health networks,

Organize national workshops to facilitate establishment of national chapters for AWFISHNET in fragile states (5 AU MS) towards strengthening effective engagement in decision making at national levels on issues relating to fisheries and aquaculture.

Prepare documentation for and participate in the upcoming STC meeting

Perform all other duties as requested by the supervisors including but not limited to following up of the proper implementation of services procured through the framework contract.

Deliverables

Specific terms of reference approved for all

the activities listed in 1(a) to (f) in 30 days
Expected outcomes of the activities (are:

Completion of studies on which AU MS have sectoral strategies and investment plans and mechanism developed on twinning

Completion of studies and national and regional investments plans reviewed

Completion of studies on institutions and reference laboratories identified.

Production of report and advocacy strategy developed for effective participation of women and youth fish traders in fisheries and aquaculture policy dialogue

Completion of studies and regional strategic value chains identified

Completion of studies and guidelines developed for strengthening diagnostic capacities of competent authorities

Participated in the preparatory meeting of formulating common Africa in Codex alimentarius for fish and fish products and providing inputs to the Aquatic Animal Code

Meeting documents to establish regional aquatic animal health networks prepared
National workshops in 5 AU MS and national chapters of AWFISHNET established.

Prepare documentation for and participate in the upcoming STC meeting prepared

Academic Qualifications

The incumbent should have:

A Post-graduate University degree (Master’s degree) in Marketing and Trade in Agriculture Products (Preferably with specialization in fish and fisheries products) or Economics (preferably in Natural Sciences).

A PhD degree in relevant fields will be an added advantage;

A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in in marketing and trade of agriculture products in Africa of which at least 3 years should at managerial level.

OR

Bachelor university degree in Marketing and Trade in Agriculture Products (Preferably with specialization in fish and fisheries products) or Economics (preferably in Natural Sciences);

Qualification(s) in related Natural Sciences would be an added advantage. A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in marketing and trade of agricultural products in Africa of which at least 5 years should be at managerial level.

Required Skills

Good networking skills and ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions

Experience in dealing with senior government officials and international development partners
Self-starter with the ability to plan own work with reference to defined strategies

Very strong writing, analytical and communication skills are necessary

Relevant Experience

General Experience

Record of familiarization of African fisheries and aquaculture sector

Sound knowledge on challenges and trade issues in fisheries and aquaculture of Africa

Knowledge of regional and international instruments, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, tools etc. for agricultural commodity trade facilitation etc.

Record of experiences and knowledge on lessons and challenges in mainstreaming fisheries and aquaculture in NAIPs

Specific Experience

Record of experience in supporting facilitation of intra-regional trade in fish and fish products in Africa, including fish trade corridor analysis

Experience in capacity building of stakeholders along value chains (with specific regards to postharvest activities) in fisheries and aquaculture sector

Proven knowledge on international trade and marketing issues in fish and fisheries products, including familiarization with standard setting organizations

Sound knowledge on roles of regional organizations (RECs, RFBs etc.) in fisheries and aquaculture development


How to Apply

The following documents should be submitted with the application:

Brief (1-2 page max) technical proposal including confirmation of an understanding of the terms of reference, proposed methodology and work-plan, any comments on the terms of reference and expected outputs, detailed curriculum vitae with email and telephone contacts for referees. (PDF format preferred)

Copy of identification documents e.g. passport

Signed declaration for on exclusion criteria (see attached form)

Signed statement confirming availability and exclusivity for this assignment

The address for submission of applications: procurement@au-ibar.org

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