RESOURCE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY & ACTION PLAN- (APRIFAAS)

AFRICAN UNION – INTERAFRICAN BUREAU FOR ANIMAL RESOURCES TENDER OCTOBER 2025

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY & ACTION PLAN- (APRIFAAS)

Closing date: 31 Oct 2025

Background

The African Platform for Regional Institutions in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Systems (APRIFAAS) is a dynamic network of specialized regional organizations dedicated to advancing fisheries, aquaculture and ocean governance in Africa. APRIFAAS, created in 2015, brings together a diverse group of regional institutions, including Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Fisheries Bodies (RFBs), Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), Conventions, and Commissions, among others, who are committed to the sustainable development of aquatic resources on the continent. The platform also avails an opportunity to observers such as the African Women Fish Processors and Trade Network (AWFISHNET), African Fisheries Professionals Network (AFRIFISH-NET), United Nations (UN) Agencies, regional European Union (EU) Projects, Development and financial partners, among others, to support the strategic transformation of the fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic sectors. The Platform is an informal, non-decision-making platform that promotes the systematic exchange of information between regional organizations and international partners, contributing to the sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture resources in Africa and availing a unified African voice in international forums.

The African Platform for Regional Institutions in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Systems (APRIFAAS) has made significant contributions towards ensuring that the fisheries and aquaculture policies in Africa are aligned with the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa (PFRS) and coordinated across continental, regional, and national levels. This objective is crucial for maintaining healthy and resilient marine, coastal, and freshwater ecosystems, especially in the face of climate change.

Key achievements of the platform include:

• Seven Consultative Meetings Organized: APRIFAAS has successfully held seven meetings that promoted coordination and institutional collaboration between Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Fisheries Bodies and specialized regional institutions in fisheries and aquaculture management.
• Strengthened Synergies and Linkages: The platform has played a pivotal role in fostering synergies among regional institutions, including RECs, Regional Sea Conventions, water basin authorities, and regional fisheries bodies, thereby improving regional cooperation.
• Integrated Thematic Focus: APRIFAAS is facilitating the alignment of planned activities in areas such as small-scale fisheries, the blue economy, and regional cooperation, covering themes like environmental management in fisheries and aquaculture production systems, and the coordinated implementation of global instruments related to aquatic biodiversity conservation and ecosystems.

During the Seventh General Assembly in Morocco, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) was elected as the third Chair of APRIFAAS, and one of the key gaps that were identified was the absence of a strategic Action Plan and Resource Mobilization Strategy (RMS) to guide the achievement of the desired goals and objectives of the platform.

Considering the above, APRIFAAS is one of the different platforms of the AU operating within the framework of the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM). The AFRM is an AU-based regional partnership platform with the objective of facilitating the development, adoption and implementation of reforms in fishery governance and management. AFRM serves as a model for coordination, information sharing, knowledge generation, advocacy, policy development and resource mobilization for fisheries and aquaculture development in Africa. The AFRM is used for implementing the PFRS by facilitating different stakeholders. PFRS is designed to coordinate and improve the fisheries and aquaculture sector across the continent. Dedicated support to design the APRIFAAS Strategic Action Plan and RMS is essential as the platform contributes to the AU’s specialized technical committee on Agriculture, Rural development, water and environment, which guides the highest level of decision making at AU. Therefore, having a proper road map of the platform that is synchronized with the relevant AU platforms is crucial for coordination and coherence purposes.

The consultant will therefore develop the Strategic Action Plan for the platform in line with the CAADP, AU PFRS, and AU Blue Economy Strategy, which serve as the blueprints governing fisheries and aquaculture management and development on the continent. To this end, AU-IBAR seeks a qualified individual consultant to develop the APRIFAAS Strategic Action Plan and RMS (resource mobilization strategy) and its operationalization through a strategic action plan.

Objectives of The Assignment

The overall objective of this assignment is to develop a Strategic Action Plan, the associated Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, and the Resource Mobilization Strategy for APRIFAAS.

Specifically, the consultant will;

• To conduct a study of the existing APRIFAAS Governance instruments, relevant documents such as AU PFRS and African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM), CAMFA I and II reports ABES, CAADP, especially on the role of networks and platforms in shaping Africa’s aquaculture transformation agenda for the next decade.
• To develop a Strategic Action Plan and a Resource mobilization plan of the APRIFAAS based on the key elements identified by APRIFAAS bureau members at the meeting held in Naivasha, Kenya, from 28th to 29th July 2025.
• Take a deep dive into the previous reports of the APRIFAAS general assembly and board meetings to pick out key resourceful recommendations for consideration.
• Identify and conduct interviews with strategic institutions/organizations/ platforms that play critical roles in Fisheries and aquaculture policy, regulation, research, strategic planning and implementation.
• Recommend how to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and engagement with key development partners, including preparation of a strategy engagement for involvement of the private sector in APRIFAAS activities.
• Explore opportunities for partnerships (and mobilizing & leveraging resources from the non-traditional partners like the private sector).
• Conduct a detailed analysis of potential global and local development partners to map the feasibility of securing funding.
• Develop the draft APRIFAAS Strategic Action plan, including a resource mobilization strategy and M&E framework.
• Facilitate relevant workshops, virtual or physical, for validation of the Strategic Action Plan, including RMS of the APRIFAAS, during the eighth APRIFAAS General Assembly.
• Prepare a consultancy report including lessons and best practices, way forward and next steps.

Deliverables/Outputs

The deliverables to be submitted to the Director AU-IBAR and COMESA Director Industry and Agriculture (President of the Platform) are as follows;

1. A draft inception report within five (5) calendar days of signing the contract. The inception report should demonstrate a clear understanding of the assignment, activities, and milestones to be achieved, timelines and deliverables of the assignment.
2. First draft (after 25 days) of the Strategic Action Plan, including a comprehensive RMS, that will be circulated electronically to Members of the APRIFAAS and selected observers for their inputs.
3. The second draft (Propose 35 days) of the Strategic Action Plan that will be validated and further adopted during the APRIFAAS General Assembly scheduled for November 2025.
4. Facilitation of a physical stakeholder adoption meeting during the APRIFAAS General Assembly.
5. Final Strategic action plan, including an RMS, in 5 days after the General Assembly.
6. A comprehensive report on the consultancy with lessons and best practices.

Application Procedure

• Documents to be submitted
• Interested individual consultants who meet the required qualifications and skills are invited to submit the following documents:
• A Technical proposal outlining the methodology for undertaking the development of the Resource Mobilization Strategy and Action Plan, as well as the detailed work plan indicating key activities and milestones for the assignment;
• Detailed curriculum vitae with names, relevant experience, qualifications and contact information of three reputable referees;
• Copies of professional and academic certificates;
• Signed Declaration on Exclusion Criteria (format provided).

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