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Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Job Description
Background
On May 26, 2021, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded Tetra Tech the Feed the Future Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity (GFRA), a 5-year $17.88 million contract to mitigate the near collapse of Ghana’s small pelagic fisheries sector and establish a durable basis for its ecological recovery.
To fulfill this purpose, a balanced and strategic approach will be implemented that reduces fishing overcapacity and increases controlled access over Ghana’s small pelagic fisheries sector to encourage ecological sustainability while also enhancing socio-economic well-being and local resilience of artisanal fisherfolk and their communities. GFRA activities will be implemented under an overarching framework using an ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) inclusive of relevant strategic interventions to collectively achieve GFRA’s five interdependent strategic approaches, as follows:
- Strategic Approach 1: Align fisheries capacity with ecological carrying capacity of the small pelagic fisheries while enhancing the socio-economic well-being and resilience of artisanal fisherfolk.
- Strategic Approach 2: Increase the quality and value of artisanal fish products to maintain household income and enhance availability of nutritious foods for local and regional markets.
- Strategic Approach 3: Strengthen transparency, accountability, and co management in governance practices for fisheries policymaking, regulation, and enforcement.
- Strategic Approach 4: Strengthen constituencies to promote and implement sustainable fisheries management.
- Strategic Approach 5: Improve use of science and research for policy and management decisions.
An integral component to GFRA’s success is the development of its Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP) and the development of the project’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. The AMELP presents twenty-two indicators that GFRA must report to USAID on an annual basis. GFRA is seeking a consultant to support the development of the project’s M&E system, focusing on establishing the procedures and tools needed to collect data and report against the AMELP indicators.
Objective/Purpose of the SOW
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The objective of this assignment is to assess the short-term socio-economic impact -- positive, neutral, or negative -- of the 2022 closed season on artisanal fishers including canoe owners and crew, and fish processors and marketers. Specifically, the assignment seeks to:
- Assess the short-term (i.e., 5 months) impact of the 2022 closed fishing season on the socio-economic conditions of households in costal fishing communities in Ghana, focusing on changes in the livelihood, income, food security, dietary diversity, and nutrition within the households.
- Identify the adaptation strategies of the fishers in response to closed fishing seasons since 2019.
- Work closely with the Fisheries Commission to implement the assignment, including identifying opportunities to build their capacity to conduct regular socio-economic assessments in the future.
- Based on these findings, present recommendations for actions the regulator (i.e., Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and Fisheries Commission) can take to mitigate the socio-economic impacts of the closed fishing season, as well as facilitate fisher adaptation strategies
Scope of Work/Activities/Tasks
Deliverables and Due Dates
- Detailed workplan for the assignment, including table of contents for the report.
- The data collection and analysis methodology for conducting the socio-economic assessment. The methodology should describe the research methods that will be used, provide the survey instrument, and include a data collection schedule.
- A draft report on the socioeconomic impact of the 2022 closed fishing season on artisanal fishing households. The report should be validated by the GFRA, FC and the fishers.
- Validation workshop with key stakeholders, in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission.
- Final report, incorporating feedback from FC, GFRA and validation workshop.
- Training report from FC staff training on socioeconomic assessments, including signed participant list
Assignment will be completed between June 1, 2022, and October 31, 2022.
Activity/Deliverable
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Date
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Submission of draft workplan and table of contents
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Upon signing of contract
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Design and submission of detailed methodology
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23rd May, 2022
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Data collection (Fieldwork)
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June 1 – August 31, 2022
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Draft of socioeconomic impact assessment report on the 2022 closed season for the artisanal fisheries (first draft)
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Sept. 30, 2022
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Validation workshop on the assessment report
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Oct. 7, 2022
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Final assessment report, incorporating GFRA and validation workshop feedback.
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Oct. 21, 2022
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Capacity building training and report for FC Technical officers on socioeconomic assessment.
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Oct. 31, 2022
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Required Skills or Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Fisheries Science, Public Policy.
Experienc
- Minimum 10 years of experience working in fisheries, with specific experience working on socioeconomic impact of fisheries management measures in Ghana
- Experience in scientific research, data collection and modelling in the fish Knowledge of the fishing sector, key stakeholders, and enforcement agencies.
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