Project Title: Capacity Building for Sustainable and Smart Fishing Practices in Gwadar District

Project Location: Gwadar District, Balochistan

1. Background

The project aims to promote sustainable fishing practices and strengthen the capacity of local fishing communities to protect marine resources. It will address issues such as catching juvenile fish, inappropriate fishing gear and unauthorized fishing activities.

2. Objectives

The consultant will:

• Promote sustainable and responsible fishing practices.
• Raise awareness about juvenile fish protection and marine conservation.
• Encourage appropriate fishing gear and responsible harvesting.
• Improve understanding of IUU fishing and relevant fisheries regulations.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will:

1. Develop practical training plans and materials on sustainable fishing.
2. Conduct five practical training workshops at selected fishing sheds.
3. Conduct four targeted awareness sessions for fishers, boat owners and youth.
4. Provide guidance on suitable net mesh sizes, responsible fishing gear and protection of juvenile fish, particularly small-size sardines.
5. Raise awareness about unauthorized fishing and destructive day- and night-time engine fishing practices.
6. Provide technical support to one consultative seminar on Balochistan's sustainable fisheries and aquaculture policy.

4. Expected Deliverables

• Training plan and learning materials.
• Completion of five practical training workshops.
• Completion of four awareness sessions.
• Technical contribution to the consultative seminar.
• Final report with activity records, photographs and key recommendations.

5. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Fisheries Sciences, Marine Sciences, Aquaculture, Marine Biology or a relevant field.
• At least three years of relevant experience in fisheries or marine resource management.
• Experience conducting training and awareness sessions with fishing communities.
• Knowledge of sustainable fishing techniques, marine conservation and fisheries regulations.

Preference will be given to qualified Gwadar-based local consultants with practical knowledge of local fishing communities and practices.

6. Reporting and Duration

The consultant will report to the Project Manager and coordinate with the project team. The assignment will be undertaken in Gwadar District from November 2026 to April 2027, in line with the SAP implementation schedule.

7. Submission Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 19 November 2026.

8. Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on relevant qualifications, experience, technical knowledge, proposed methodology and financial proposal, with preference for qualified Gwadar-based local candidates.

Note: 

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks and stringent controls. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage female candidates to apply. This role needs to be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.