Local Fisheries Consultant – Guinea-Bissau

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Fisheries Consultant for a agriculture, trade, youth consultancy assignment financed by FAO in Guinea-Bissau.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Guinea-Bissau. The initiative focuses on the strategic development and strengthening of the oyster sector, integrating agricultural practices, trade enhancement, and youth engagement to address structural value chain challenges.

To support this initiative, we are seeking a qualified Local Fisheries Consultant to provide critical expertise on the ground. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with local stakeholders, producer organizations, and institutional partners to drive capacity building, facilitate regional knowledge exchange, and support market access strategies for local producers.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Provide comprehensive advisory support for the strategic development and strengthening of the oyster sector in Guinea-Bissau.
• Enhance the technical, operational, and organizational capacities of local value chain actors, including youth and small-scale producers.
• Facilitate regional exchange activities to capitalize on shared experiences and best practices in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of a robust market strategy to boost the commercialization of local oyster products.

Scope of work

• Conduct an in-depth diagnostic analysis of the oyster value chain in Guinea-Bissau to identify constraints, bottlenecks, and growth opportunities.
• Design and implement targeted training and capacity-building programs tailored to the needs of local fisheries and aquaculture actors.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and regional experience-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate on the development of comprehensive market and commercialization strategies to improve access to local and regional markets.
• Engage with institutional partners, professional organizations, and community groups to ensure broad stakeholder participation.

Your role as Local Fisheries Consultant

• Lead field-level implementation of fisheries and aquaculture development activities in Guinea-Bissau.
• Provide technical expertise on sustainable harvesting, processing, and management practices within the oyster sector.
• Support the organization of training workshops and capacity-building initiatives for local operators and youth.
• Facilitate dialogue and coordination between local cooperatives, value chain actors, and project management.
• Contribute local context knowledge to diagnostic reports, market strategies, and project deliverables.
• Assist in monitoring project progress and reporting on field activities to the core project team.

Requirements

• Degree in fisheries, aquaculture, marine biology, agricultural economics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in the fisheries or aquaculture sector, preferably in Guinea-Bissau or the West African region.
• Strong background in value chain analysis, capacity building, and working with local producer organizations or youth groups.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and/or French, with working knowledge of local languages considered a strong asset.
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on FAO or other international donor-funded agricultural and trade projects.
• Specific expertise in artisanal oyster farming, processing, and commercialization strategies.

A dedicated fisheries and aquaculture professional with deep local knowledge of Guinea-Bissau, eager to drive sustainable value chain development and empower youth and local producers.

Assignment details

• Location: Guinea-Bissau
• Financed by: FAO
• Sector: Agriculture, trade, youth
• Estimated duration: 12 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a FAO-financed project in Guinea-Bissau.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

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Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.