| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Fisheries & Livestock |
| Agency |
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Department of Fisheries |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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224260700 |
| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Request for Expression of Interest for Marine Fisheries Management Expert(National) |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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33.02.0000.949.23.002.19 -688 |
| Date |
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19/11/2019 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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IDA |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project (SCMFP) |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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17/12/2019 05:00PM
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| Publication Date |
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20/11/2019
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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Scope of services, and Tasks
General:
? Provide technical and expert support to PMU/DoF in formulating terms of reference and specification of all SCMFP marine fisheries-related procurement activities. Provide technical input and oversee delivery of related SCMFP training and capacity-building activities.
? Coordinate the technical and scientific work of concerned consultants and national counterparts, providing scientific inputs and technical assistance in performing the envisaged marine fisheries-related activities of components 1 and 2, synergized with component 3;
Fisheries Legislation
? Advise PMU/DoF on the content of the revised Fisheries law and Rules to provide for a modern fisheries management framework capable of supporting the fisheries management measures, fisheries management plans, fisheries research and community management of fisheries required for the marine fisheries to become sustainable.
Fisheries Management Plans
? Work closely with DoF, national and international consultants in identification of coastal fishery for development of fisheries management plans and provide technical and expert support in the development of draft comprehensive coastal and fisheries management plan as provided for by the SCMFP including TACs and specifications of fishing gear for the commercial species in the marine fisheries based on precautionary principles in accordance with the fisheries law. Provide for follow on annual fisheries management plans to be increasingly based on the outputs of analysis of fisheries data output from the developing data collection systems.
? Provide technical support in conducting baseline survey and awareness campaigning in finalizing report reflecting environmental, socio-economic and governance situation of fisheries.
? Provide technical and expert support to PMU/DoF with the procurement of Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) consultants. Support capacity building and provide expert assistance in sea-use zoning/MSP, including conservation areas/Marine Protected Areas(MPAs) planning
? Undertake analysis to assess the effects of fisheries on marine ecosystems.
MCS
? Support PMU/DoF in the establishment of the MCS center and Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) lead by DoF and including Coastguard, Navy, Mercantile Marine department, Chittagong Port Authority, Customs and with representation from all other authorities in the maritime domain.
? Provide technical and expert support PMU/DOF finalizing procurement specifications and completing the procurement VMS systems on Industrial fishing vessels (245) and AIS systems on mechanized fishing fleet (1800) above 40 HP. Prepare detailed implementation action plan (IAP) for vessel registration and AIS deployment for the mechanized fishing fleet. Advise on and support institutional arrangements and staff training for DoF marine department staff in operations of the JMC and fisheries management systems in support of fisheries management plans.
Data Collection and Vessel licensing
? Support PMU/DoF in the design, specification and tender of fisheries data collection and analysis systems for industrial and mechanized fishing fleets, artisanal fish landing centers and community fisheries centers. Assist DoF with standard methodology development, required questionnaires/formats, and institutional arrangements for data collection by observers on board industrial vessels, enumerators at fish landing sites and community centers with training at all levels by contractors through the procurement process.
? Support PMU/DoF review and improve current vessel registration and licensing system and develop the computerized on-line fishing vessel register and licensing application in line with DoF requirements; trains selected staff on operating and maintaining the new fishing vessel register;
? Assist Mercantile Marine Department in their relationship with DoF and the two institutions cooperation in surveying and registration of mechanized fishing craft with data flow to central data bases as defined above.
? Advise DoF and Mercantile Marine on management of contractors establishing data collection hardware and software, installation and operation of data bases and production of management reports.
? Capacity development and training strengthening DOF capacity in monitoring of fisheries catch and other marine resources
Fisheries Science, Research, and Training
? Support DoF in the implementation of the research programs to be financed by SCMFMP, inputs to the DoF research vessels and terms of reference for specific studies to be undertaken by the scientific community procured through the project.
? Provide technical advice on and support the the preparation of adaptive training and extension materials and training delivery for DOF Staff, and marine and coastal fishermen, including in-country and overseas training/capacity-building of GoB officials;
? Support DoF in the implementation of the research programs to be financed by SCMFMP, inputs to the DoF research vessels and terms of reference for specific studies to be undertaken by the scientific community procured through the project.
? Reviews and assesses gaps in current management practices and technologies, identifies and promotes sustainable and efficient best fishing management practices in small-scale capture fisheries and sets up sites for practical demonstration of improved fisheries management practices;
Community co-management
? Advised and assist PMU/DOF and SDF with community fisheries co-management activities under the project (Components 1, 2 and 3), including policy, legislative, and field implementation aspects, including establishment specific sites with improved fisheries landing infrastructure as well as for practical demonstration of improved fisheries management practices and technologies to small- scale fishers and their cooperatives through wide consultation at community level;
? Advise and assist DoF staffs on stakeholder engagement and grievances redress management.
? Carryout any other relevant tasks assigned by PD/PMU as and when required.
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| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Profile of the Expert
(i) Required qualifications:
• Minimum Master Degree in Fisheries Science / Marine Fisheries/ or any other relevant discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates having PhD degree.
• 15 years working experience in coastal and marine fisheries resources appraisal and fisheries management plan development in tropical waters.
? 10 years’ Experience in fisheries governance, policies, regulations, EAFM, best practices in stock management concept, approach and execution of MCS.
? Interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage scientific and support staff in a team environment and to manage relationships critical in achieving targeted outputs;
(ii) Preferred qualifications
? Very good inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to engage and work with local communities;
? Excellent working knowledge of English & Proficiency in computer application and information technology;
? Experience of implementing GoB/donor/World Bank funded projects will be preferred;
? Computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, and other statistical software & PowerPoint).
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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The Project Director invites eligible applicants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Applicants are invited to provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the said consultancy services. The ToR and scope of services of the consultants, application form and CV format will be available in the website of DoF (www.fisheries.gov.bd). Applicants may obtain further information and collect the ToR and application format from the office of the undersigned during office hours (9:00 am -5:00 pm) on all working days up to December 17, 2019.
A consultant will be selected following the Selection of Individual Consultants method as set forth in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016 revised November 2017.
Expression of interest shall be delivered (through in person or by mail) to the address below by December 17, 2019 during office hour(9:00 am -5:00 pm) on all working days.
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOIs without showing any reason whatsoever. |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Encouraged |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 33.02.0000.949.23.002.19 -688 |
Not Applicable |
PMU, Sustainable Coastal and Marine fisheries Project, Matshya Bhaban, Dhaka |
01/01/2020 |
30/06/2023 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Hasan Ahmmed Chowdhury |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project
Room No:911(9th Floor), Department of Fisheries, Matshya Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : +880247120714, Fax : None, Email : pdscmfpdof@fisheries.gov.bd |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
