Mozambique Small-Scale Fisheries Development Towards Fisheries Value Chain Strengthening Project

This tender is for a project focused on strengthening the fisheries value chain to support the development of small-scale fisheries in Mozambique. The project aims to enhance the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of small-scale fishing communities. Key objectives likely include improving fishing techniques, post-harvest handling, market access, and the overall value addition within the fisheries sector. The project will involve working closely with local fishers, fishing communities, and relevant government agencies to identify specific challenges and opportunities. Interventions may encompass technical assistance, capacity building, infrastructure development support, and policy recommendations. The ultimate goal is to contribute to poverty reduction and improved livelihoods for those engaged in small-scale fisheries in Mozambique, while also promoting sustainable resource management. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is involved in this initiative.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and rural development sectors, with a focus on Fisheries and Value Chains. Located in Mozambique, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the agriculture and food security sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.