📅 Application Deadline: August 12, 2025
📍 Target Countries: Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, Ghana
The African Union, through its Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), is calling for applications from individual consultants to assist four Member States in formulating their National Blue Economy Strategies, Implementation Plans, and Governance Mechanisms.
This initiative falls under the African Blue Economy Strategy, adopted in 2019, which aims to sustainably harness the resources of Africa’s oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers to boost economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen food security.
A Key Sector for Africa’s Future
The blue economy encompasses fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport, coastal tourism, marine energy, and the conservation of aquatic ecosystems. It is expected to play a vital role in Africa’s economic transformation and poverty reduction, while addressing the challenges of climate change.
With support from the Kingdom of Norway, AU-IBAR is providing targeted technical assistance to the selected countries, relying on experts capable of:
- Reviewing existing national frameworks and institutions relevant to the blue economy
- Developing national strategies and action plans
- Establishing effective governance structures
- Organizing and facilitating national validation workshops
Required Profile
Applicants must have:
- An advanced degree in a blue economy-related discipline (marine resource economics, ocean sciences, environment, climate change, etc.)
- At least 5 years of experience in the sector
- Proven experience in developing national policies and strategies
- Skills in workshop facilitation and technical writing
- Proficiency in at least two official AU languages
The assignment will last a maximum of 60 days and offers a lump-sum remuneration of USD 9,000. Travel, if required, will be covered according to AU policy.
How to Apply
Applications must include:
- A detailed CV and cover letter
- Copies of academic and professional certificates
- A technical proposal (methodology and work plan)
- A signed exclusion criteria declaration
- A copy of an identification document
📧 Send applications to:
- Main email: procurement@au-ibar.org
- Copy: albert.obiero@au-ibar.org
- Subject line: Formulation of National Blue Economy Strategies for: Guinea / Mauritania / Senegal / Ghana
⏳ Deadline: August 12, 2025, at 23:59 Nairobi local time.
ℹ Reference documents (English and French ToRs, declaration form, privacy policy) are available on the AU-IBAR website.
Application Deadline
Applications should be submitted to the address given above by 12th August, 2025 at 23:59hrs Nairobi Local Time.
Documents
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Terms of Reference (English Version) | 333.96 KB |
| Terms of Reference (French Version) | 360.78 KB |
| AU-IBAR Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement | 147.59 KB |
| AU-IBAR Declaration Form | 32.5 KB |
Plus d’informations : https://www.au-ibar.org/get-involved/procurement/consultancy/individual-consultants-formulation-national-blue-econom
