About the Organization:

“WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org”

Background of the Project

Center for Renewable Energy in Aquaculture known for short as; CeREA project funded by Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was launched in June 2023. A 4-year project to refine, test, and scale innovative renewable energy solutions that enable 5,000 fish producers, processors, and other fish value chain actors in Egypt to increase their productivity and incomes, leading to improved food and nutrition security, reduced food waste and loss, and more energy-efficient and climate-smart food value chains. The intervention logic posits that by deploying appropriate renewable energy technologies for aquaculture, alongside an effective capacity building and planning for scaling the Egyptian aquaculture sector growth in a sustainable, climate-friendly and inclusive manner to support both the economic growth and protein needs of the country’s rapidly expanding population.

The Project Objectives

Refine, test, and scale innovative renewable energy solutions that enable 5,000 fish producers, processors, and other fish value chain actors in Egypt to increase their productivity and incomes, leading to improved food and nutrition security, reduced food waste and loss, and more energy-efficient and climate-smart food value chains.

The intervention logic posits that by deploying appropriate renewable energy technologies for aquaculture, alongside an effective capacity building and planning for scaling the Egyptian aquaculture sector growth in a sustainable, climate-friendly and inclusive manner to support both the economic growth and protein needs of the country’s rapidly expanding population.

Study Objective

It is recognized that a proper baseline (scoping) study is required to perform extensive analyses of the optimal renewable energy solutions for tackling key challenges within Egyptian aquaculture. Thus, WorldFish intends to hire a consultant to provide on-the-ground consultation for a baseline (scoping) study to determine which innovations are most likely to pilot and scale and which ones have the most potential to advance gender and social inclusion in Egypt. Assess the cost-effectiveness of these technologies within Egyptian aquaculture and identify which are most likely to simultaneously deliver increased productivity and incomes, increased jobs, improvements in efficiency, and more effective natural resource management and climate resilience. The consultant is expected to become familiar with project outcomes and outputs through a desk review of project key documents. Deliverables are to be carried out through field visits. The consultant will hire and train survey enumerators and work in coordination with project survey consultants, WorldFish, and the MEL team. The specific objectives of the study are as follows:

• Assess the status of using renewable energy in aquaculture value chain in Egypt.
• To identify the critical factors limiting the use of renewable energy in aquaculture value chain in Egypt.
• Mapping of key stakeholders in renewable energy supply and aquaculture value chain
• Recommend on opportunity of adopting the use of renewable energy in fish value chain.

Scope of Work:

The Baseline (Scoping) Study Consultant will be responsible for:

• Review the use of renewable energy in aquaculture in Egypt.
• Design and conduct scoping study and survey instruments, review with key stakeholders and partners.
• Prepare a list of key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunity for scaling the use of renewable energy in fish farming.
• Present preliminary findings report to stakeholders and partners.
• Submit a final report of consultancy work done.

Requirements

Minimum master’s degree in Agri/Aqua Economics or extension, Socio-economic studies, Statistics research or related field in aquaculture business (science).

In addition, the consultant should demonstrate:

• Minimum +5 years’ with proven working experience in scoping, Socio-economic and development Studies.
• Extensive and demonstrated experience in designing, facilitating and coordinating scoping assessments or evaluations in the development sector by non-governmental and donor.
• Extensive and demonstrated experience in the use of mixed methods approaches (integrating quantitative and qualitative data), survey design, interpretation of results, and experience in leading enumerator and evaluation teams.
• High level of proficiency in written and verbal English with strong writing and communication skills, including familiarity with writing reports and other management documents.
• Demonstrated capacity to write clear and well-constructed reports in accordance with agreed terms of reference and within specified time constraints.
• Expert with knowledge and experience of working with private and public sector in aquaculture.
• Strong data management and analysis.
• Previous experience in similar studies and survey missions will be an asset.

Budget

Interested consultant are requested to provide a detailed budget proposal outlining professional fees, travel expenses (if applicable), and any other costs related to the consultancy. The budget should be submitted along with the application.

Evaluation and Selection

Applications will be evaluated based on the qualifications and experience of the consultant, the quality and feasibility of the proposed approach and work plan, the relevance of previous work examples and the most competitive proposal. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or request additional information before final selection. This opportunity is open for Nationals of Egypt.

How to Apply

Interested consultant are invited to submit the following information online latest by 30 September 2023:

• A technical proposal explaining on your background and list of prior experience that ensures they are qualified to carry out the scope of work.
• A detailed budget proposal outlining professional fees, travel expenses (if applicable), and any other costs related to the consultancy (in EGP currency).
• Detailed CV(s), plus profile highlighting relevant experience.

• Name and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of two referees (clients), you have consulted previously.

This consultancy duration is 33 working days, and work will be carried out in between November 2023 until end of February 2024.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for virtual interviews by mid of October 2023
• The selection of consultant will be based on the relevant qualification and experience, and the most competitive proposal.

Screening will start as soon as possible, and will continue until the position is filled. Only selected consultant candidates will be contacted.

Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment. WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued and we seek to have gender balance in the organization.

We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions. People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity. We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified people from developing nations to apply.

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