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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Sustainable Fish Asia Local Capacity Development Program Organizational Development Experts

Closing date: May 31,2021

Program Background

RTI International is requesting CVs/resumes for short-term consulting opportunities in support of the USAID-funded Sustainable Fish Asia Local Capacity Development (SUFIA) program. The goal of SUFIA is to improve the management of marine biodiversity and fisheries resources in the Indo-Pacific region by reducing unsustainable fishing and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The two main objectives of SUFIA are: 1) to enhance the performance, viability and compliance of two regional fisheries organizations; and, 2) to identify private sector engagement opportunities towards investments and adoption of sustainable fishing and fair labor practices in the Asia-Pacific region.

The two-year, USAID-funded project is implemented by RTI International, an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multi-disciplinary research that improves the human conditions.

A range of technical consultancies will support organizational capacity development of two regional fisheries organizations (based in Bangkok, Thailand and Manado, Indonesia) focused on promoting regional sustainable fishing practices.

USAID SUFIA to this effect is inviting interested, eligible and competent individuals to respond on their willingness to be shortlisted to provide capacity development consultancies on the following topics:

• Finance, Procurement and Administration

• Human Resources

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Strategic Communications

• Business Development/Proposal Development

• Information and Communications Technology

• Organizational Sustainability for Partnership Development

• Gender-sensitive and Socially Inclusive Communications and Programming

The objectives of the assignment are:

• To provide capacity building activities relevant to the two regional fisheries organizations

• Based on the Capacity Development Action Plans developed with the two regional organizations, design a capacity development module to address the gaps on the specific subject area

• To develop the materials and deliver the capacity development module within the given time frame

• To document the process of implementing the modules through an Activity Report

Eligibility/Criteria for selection

Only applicants with the following qualifications will be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Advanced or graduate degree preferred.

• At least 8 years’ direct experience in one of the above areas of technical expertise.

• At least 3 years’ experience in organizational capacity building in one of the above areas of technical expertise, ideally supporting complex and multi-faceted organizations.

• Experience working under USAID or other international donor-funded programs.

• Strong oral and written communications skills.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Thai or Bahasa language skills a plus.

Mode of Submission:

• Capability Statement: Applicants should indicate their capacity to provide the services and specify which technical expertise they would like to be considered for shortlisting. This information should include past verified performance of similar assignments undertaken and include a contact person for reference (we are not expecting actual reference but only a contact name, e-mail address and phone number of the person that can provide reference). This capability statement should not exceed 4 pages. Anything more than 4 pages will not be reviewed.

• CV

• Applicants must submit copies of the following:

  • Personal ID Card/passport info page

  • Educational degree certificates

• Shortlisted individuals will be requested to submit a short concept note separately.

• Applicants must indicate clearly on the subject line of e-mail the assignment or service they are interested in (see format below).

Submission Guidelines:

• EOI should be in English.

• Expressions of interest should be submitted via email to SUFIA-Procurement@rti.org

• Applicants should indicate the reference number on the subject line of their email as follows:

SUFIA – 2021 – ODE EOI – assignment or service, for e.g., if applying for Human Resources, write: SUFIA – 2021 – ODE EOI – Human Resources

Disclaimer: Issuance of this call does not constitute an award commitment on the part of SUFIA nor commit the project to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an EOI. Further, SUFIA reserves the right to reject any or all EOI received. Similarly, an invitation for further negotiation or to submit a full application is not a commitment to award the contract to that application.