Assessing the foundations for delivering a sustainable blue economy in the South West Indian Ocean

Project reference : MG205001 – NORAD SWIO SBE 

Reference : AO – 038/TNR/21 

WWF MDCO intends to commission a consultant for the Assessment of the foundations for delivering a sustainable blue economy in the South West Indian Ocean. 

The duration of the assignment shall not exceed 60 working days at maximum from January 17th to April 15th 2022. 

Eligibility and qualifications of the consultant: 

Individual consultant – team of consultants or consultancy firm who has the qualifications below: 

 Demonstrated understanding of policy and institutional blue economy’ development in the SWIO region; 

 At least 5 years of relevant experience on assessing financial gaps or investment flow in specific sectors concerned by the Sustainable Blue Economy 

 Broad knowledge on integrated coastal area management, coastal vulnerability and risk management is required, ideally in the WIO region; 

 Extensive experience and/or knowledge in spatial and management tools (including area-based management tools). 

 Excellent stakeholder management and inter-personal skills. 

 Ability to collect, analyze data to compile and synthesize information in coherent and succinct formats 

 Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively, including the ability to draft reports in a concise style and communicate complex information to various stakeholders (policy makers mainly) in written and verbal modes. 

 Ability to plan independently and manage conflicting priorities, and work under pressure. 

 Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; 

 Ability to deliver results, while remaining flexible and adaptive in light of challenging circumstances due to evolving COVID-19 situation. 

Bidders may request the terms of reference to the email address [email protected]., or download from here. 

Offer comprising of technical and financial proposal should reach the following e-mail address [email protected], no later than December 03rd 2021 at 5 pm East Africa Time (EAT), with the following reference: AO – 038/TNR/2021 – Assessing the foundations for delivering a sustainable blue economy in the South West Indian Ocean – MG 2050.01