Germany – Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security – 10032984-Technical advisory services for aquaculture value chain development

The contractor shall provide comprehensive technical advisory services for the design, implementation, technical coordination and quality assurance of interventions supporting sustainable aquaculture and fisheries value chain development under Output 2.1 of the EU Action Stawi Bluu - Sustainable Blue Businesses in Tanzania. The assignment forms part of the ProsperBlue Programme implemented by GIZ and contributes to the broader objective of promoting a climate-resilient, inclusive and sustainable Blue Economy in Tanzania. At the beginning of the assignment, the contractor shall undertake an inception phase that includes a comprehensive aquaculture and fisheries value chain analysis using recognised value chain development methodologies, including the ValueLinks 2.0 approach. The analysis shall validate priority value chains, identify market opportunities, analyse constraints affecting competitiveness, map relevant stakeholders and institutions, assess governance arrangements, identify opportunities for public and private investment, examine environmental and climate-related risks, and integrate gender equality, youth inclusion and social inclusion considerations into the intervention strategy. Based on the findings, the contractor shall design, implement and continuously adapt integrated interventions addressing bottlenecks across selected value chains.. The assignment shall strengthen production systems, post-harvest handling, processing, storage, quality assurance, product diversification, marketing, business management and market access while promoting environmentally sustainable production practices, innovation and climate resilience. Particular attention shall be given to strengthening economic opportunities for women, youth and other underrepresented groups within the Blue Economy. The contractor shall provide technical assistance to MSMEs, producer organisations, cooperatives, private enterprises and other value chain actors through coaching, mentoring,...