Core Objective:

The primary objective of this engagement is to support the implementation of UNDP GMC2 in Morocco by expanding participation in responsible seafood initiatives and helping seafood supply chain participants understand the value of adopting practical sustainability commitments, including:

• Strengthening responsible seafood purchasing policies;

• Adopting responsible seafood sourcing standards, including participation in Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs);

• Participating in regional initiatives that reduce bycatch and broader ecosystem impacts; and

• Promoting respect for human rights, decent working conditions, and gender equality throughout seafood supply chains.

Scope of Services

The consultant will provide technical advisory services that may include:

Project leadership and delivery

• Provide technical leadership and coordination for implementing agreed GMC2 activities in Morocco, working closely with designated SFP representatives, implementing partners, and other project stakeholders, while independently determining the methods and approaches for performing the agreed services.

• Coordinate implementation of agreed-upon project activities with participating stakeholders, project partners, and technical contributors to support timely delivery of project objectives.

• Prepare reports, presentations, technical guidance, communications materials, and other agreed-upon knowledge products to support project implementation and knowledge sharing.

Supply chain analysis and technical advisory

• Conduct fisheries, governance, seafood supply chain, and market analyses relevant to project priorities.

• Support GMC2's domestic buyer-engagement activities in Morocco, including analysis of seafood markets and supply chains and engagement with seafood businesses seeking to strengthen responsible sourcing and sustainability commitments.

• Provide technical guidance to seafood supply chain participants on responsible seafood sourcing, purchasing policies, sustainability commitments, and related GMC2 initiatives.

• Assess fisheries performance and identify opportunities to strengthen fisheries management and responsible sourcing practices.

• Support fisheries governance and management processes for priority Moroccan fisheries, including multi-stakeholder processes, fisheries management planning, and related capacity-strengthening activities.

• Contribute technical expertise to FishSource assessments, Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), fisheries management planning, and related analytical studies.

• Support project initiatives addressing bycatch, ecosystem impacts, and other environmental sustainability priorities for target fisheries.

Stakeholder engagement and regional collaboration

• Engage government agencies, seafood businesses, producer organizations, research institutions, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate agreed-upon project activities.

• Design and facilitate workshops, consultations, technical meetings, and multi-stakeholder dialogues.

• Develop strategies to encourage participation in sustainability initiatives among seafood supply chain members.

• Support regional collaboration and knowledge exchange with other CCLME countries, including cooperation on shared fisheries resources and common management challenges.

• Coordinate with relevant GMC2 technical specialists to support integrating social responsibility, gender equality, stakeholder participation, and environmental and social safeguards into project activities in Morocco.

Qualifications & Skills

• An advanced university degree relating to fisheries governance, fisheries value chains, or related disciplines

• Applied experience in Moroccan fisheries supply chains, fisheries management, and/or ocean conservation in the CCLME

• Fluency in French and excellent written and spoken English are required.

• Strong project implementation, organizational, and communication skills

• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and best practices in fisheries and seafood sourcing

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and supply chain analysis

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a global, cross-cultural setting

Travel Requirements

Travel within Morocco and across the CCLME region as needed for project activities. Travel outside the region may be required.

Location

Remote, based in Morocco

Contract Term

Initial consulting engagement of up to 12 months. Any additional consulting services would be subject to a separate agreement based on project needs, funding availability, and satisfactory performance.

The anticipated level of effort is up to approximately 22 consulting days per month, depending on project priorities and the timing of agreed deliverables. The Consultant will determine the schedule required to meet the agreed deliverables.

Compensation

Payment: MAD 33,765 monthly

The Consultant will invoice SFP monthly for services. All travel expenses will be reimbursed separately.

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