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The consultant will report to FAO WBGS’s Head of Programme while working in close coordination with FAO Field Operations Coordinator in the Gaza Strip.

Technical Focus

Under direct and technical supervision of the Regional Fishery and Aquaculture Officer, the consultant will work, in timely and quality manner,  . on the tasks related to  reinforcement of the capacities and enabling environment in support to marine fish farming.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Facilitate a series of consultative meetings with key stakeholders including DoF/MoA, Land Authority, MoT, MEnA, Fisheries Syndicate and local fishing cooperatives, and other relevant stakeholders identified;  
• Review and assess the existing regulatory framework within which regulations can be proposed/enacted to enable public sector management/regulation of the marine aquaculture sector in the Gaza Strip;
• Develop general operating guidelines for the management/regulation of the marine aquaculture sector in the Gaza Strip.
• Conduct a Needs Assessment of essential materials/equipment and training required for all stakeholders engaged in the management/regulation of the marine aquaculture sector;
• Deliver capacity-building training to relevant stakeholders on management/regulation of the sector and use of the materials/equipment, including lessons learned from marine aquaculture sectors in other countries.
• Develop a consultative 5-year plan for the development of off-shore aquaculture business in Gaza Strip.