Expression of Interest For Conduct Economic Analysis Of The Fisheries Sector Including The Production Of An Investment Guide

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Conduct Economic Analysis Of The Fisheries Sector Including The Production Of An Investment Guide. Project Title: Liberia Sustainable Management Of Fisheries Project Borrower Bid Reference: Lr-Nafaa-290484-Cs-Cqs Procurement Method: Consultant Qualification Selection Submission Deadline Date/Time: Jun 16, 2022 04:00 Notice No: Op00181166 The Government Of Liberia Through The National Fisheries And Aquaculture Authority (Nafaa) Has Received Support From The World Bank Group Toward 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 To Conduct Economic Analysis Of The Fisheries Sector Including The Production Of An Investment Guide. The Government Of Liberia, Through The National Fisheries And Aquaculture Authority (Nafaa) Wishes To Hire The Services Of A Competent And Qualified Firm To Conduct An Assessment Of The Economic Value Of The Fisheries And Aquaculture Resources And Fisheries/Aquaculture Sector Investment Opportunities In Liberia. The Assessment Will Provide An Important Starting Point For Understanding The Potential Contribution Which Exploitable Fish Resources Can Make To Sustainable Development (Economic, Social And Environmental Benefits) In Liberia, As Well Highlighting Potential Investment Opportunities For Potential Domestic And International Investors. The Overall Objective (Oo) Of The Assignment Is: To Encourage Investment In The Fisheries And Aquaculture Sector In Liberia Leading To Sustainable Economic, Social And Environmental Benefits For The Government And Population Of Liberia. The National Fisheries And Aquaculture Authority (Nafaa) Now Invites Eligible Consulting Firms To Indicate Their Interest In Performing The Services. Interested Firms Must Provide Information Indicating That They Are Qualified To Perform The Services (Brief Corporate Profile, Description Of Similar Assignments, Experience In Similar Conditions, Availability Of Appropriate Skills, Etc.) The Shortlisting Criteria Includes The Following Qualifications: Qualification Requirements And Composition Of Study Team: The Firm Must Show Extensive And Proven Experience In Research, Data Management And Analysis Of Fisheries And Related Natural Resource. The Firm Must Show Evidence In Their Proposal Of At Least 10 Projects Completed Over The Last 10 Years Covering Similar Services, And The Projects Indicated Must Include Value Chain Analysis, Economic Valuation Of Fisheries, And Fisheries Sector Surveys. In Order To Complete The Assignment, The Firm Is Expected To Assemble A Multi-Disciplinary Team Of Experts, Each Of Which Must Have A Minimum Of 10 Years Of Experience, And At Least A MasterS Degree (Or Higher Educational Achievement). Composition Of The Team Should Include: Project Manager/Lead: The Manager In Consultation With The Director Of Ppi Department In Nafaa Will Coordinate All Activities Of The Project Such As Coordination Of Research Assistants/Enumerators For Effective Data Collection. He/She Must Have Managed Similar Projects In The Last 5 Years. Minimum Education Requirement Is A Ma/Msc In Project Management, Fisheries Management, Environment And Natural Resource Management, Or Related Field. Fisheries Investment Economist: To Analyze Fisheries Data, And Complete The Fisheries Resource Valuation And Market Assessments, And Take The Lead On Developing The Investment Guide And Brochure. The Consultant Should Have At Least 10 Years Of Experience In Resource Valuation And Must Have Done Similar Work In The Last 5 Years. Minimum Education Requirement Is A Ma/Msc Degree In Fisheries Economics, Investment Economics Or Related Degree From A Recognized Institution. Data Management Specialist: The Expert Will Be Responsible For Compiling Deliverable 4 As Discussed Below In Section 7. Minimum Requirements Are A BachelorS Degree In Computer Science Or Information Systems And Five Years Of Experience In Database Design And Data Analytics, Or Ma/Msc In Computer Science Or Information Systems With 4 Years Of Experience In Database Design And Data Analytics. Local Collaboration: The Firm Is Expected To Collaborate With A Local Consulting Firm For The Purpose Of Knowledge Transfer And Capacity Building. Locally Based Researchers Operating Under A Consulting Firm Will Be Required To Part-Take In Data Collection And Analysis And The Production Of All Outputs. Minimum Requirements Are Master Degree In Fisheries Or Related Degree, And At Least 5 Years Of Experience Working On Projects Involving Data Collection, Analysis And Field Work. Aquaculture Expert: The Expert Must Have Experience In Aquaculture Sector Development And Management In Africa. The Consultant Should Have At Least 10 Years Of Experience And Must Have Done Similar Work In The Last 5 Years. Minimum Education Requirement Is A Ma/Msc In Aquaculture Or Related Field. Communications Expert: The Expert Must Have Expertise In Marketing And Content Planning And Design. The Expert Will Ensure That The Structure, Presentation And Content Of The Investment Guide And Brochure Are Suitable For Use In Marketing Investment Opportunities In The Fisheries Sector In Liberia. A Ba/Bsc In Marketing Or Related Discipline Is Necessary And A Minimum Of 5 Years Of Experience On Similar Projects. Tender Link : Https://Projects.Worldbank.Org/En/Projects-Operations/Procurement-Detail/Op00181166