The Government of Ghana has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Program, Ghana.

The Ghana Fisheries Commission (FC) intends to apply part of the fund under the credit to engage the services of an Individual Consultant for the Development of Aquaculture Business Models.

Role context
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector Policy sets the overall objective of Ghana's fishery sector to contribute to socio-economic development through food and nutritional security and poverty reduction in a sustainable and economically efficient manner, within the natural limits of capture fisheries resources and environmental protection requirements, and with strongly established basis for accelerated growth in aquaculture production. In fulfillment of this aim, Ghana has developed the Ghana National Aquaculture Development Plan (GNADP), which foresees that aquaculture production will contribute progressively to bridge the increasing deficit of fish. The objective of the Plan is to increase annual aquaculture production from the current 10,200 tons to 100,000 tons. The plan focuses on freshwater aquaculture, although it may be considered to include brackish water aquaculture.

Component 4 of the WARFP Ghana aims to set the framework for increased and more effective and efficient investment in inland aquaculture. It aims to strengthen the policy and regulatory framework, support smaller-scale operators to adopt profitable and sustainable aquaculture production technologies, and strengthen the investment environment for aquaculture development.

The Consultant for Development of Aquaculture Business Models is to provide technical assistance to the Project Management Team and the Project Technical Committee in the effective implementation of project activities aimed at small scale aquaculture development.

Desired Services
Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

•   Review and identify the key constraints in aquaculture operations and draw lessons from them to develop the model;
•   Liaise with the assignment for assessment of profitability of aquaculture production and integrate the principles in developing the business models;
•   Develop technically feasible and profitable aquaculture business models for new entrants into the small scale aquaculture enterprise;
•   Conduct field studies of the models to establish their profitability;
•   Develop criteria for selecting beneficiaries of the selected model(s) so as to benefit from start-up credits;
•   Develop training models for beneficiaries including preparation of business plans;
•   Conduct training for beneficiaries according to training models developed and to link them to extension service, technical assistance and business advisory services;
•   Conduct training for Fisheries Commission staff on the models.

Duration of Assignment
The appointment is for eight man-months commencing from October 2014, with possibility of extension.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Consultant shall be required to possess the following qualifications and skills:

•   Minimum of Master's degree in Natural Resource management, Economics,  Agribusiness, Business Administration, Social Enterprises Development  or  other  relevant Community Development field of study with at least five years' relevant experience;
•   Demonstrated understanding for the aquaculture sector small and medium scale enterprise ( SME)  development will be an added advantage
•   Minimum  of three years' experience in working with local stakeholders, preferably in fishing or other resource use context,
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language is essential);
•   Business judgment and analytical decision making; vi. Commitment to work effectively as part of a team, sharing expertise, collaborating and mentoring.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The Ghana Fisheries Commission now invites eligible Individual Consultants to express their interest in providing the requisite services described above. Interested consultants must provide information indicating their qualification to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, detailed CVs stating general qualifications/academic background; and knowledge of local conditions, such as local language, culture, administrative systems and government organizations etc.).

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's "Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers" dated January 2011.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours: 09:00 to 17:00 hours GMT, Mondays to Fridays. Expression of Interest must be delivered by hand in four (4) copies by close of business on 26th August, 2014 to the address below.

The Project Coordinator
WARFP, Fisheries Commission
P.O.Box GP 630   
Accra-Ghana

Location: Ministry of Communications (Second Floor, Room 23) Ministries, Accra - Ghana
Telephone: +233 24 743366
Email: jaamissah@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 26 August, 2014