Overview
The role supports an International Consultant in conducting climate-related sectoral studies and reviewing/revising national policies and strategies to enhance climate resilience in The Gambia's fisheries and associated natural resource sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the International Consultant in conducting climate-related sectoral studies covering fisheries, water resources, forestry, environment, and climate change sectors.
- Collect, compile, and analyse relevant national data, reports, legislation, policies, strategies, standards, and institutional documents.
- Undertake desk review of existing sectoral policies, strategies, standards, and Acts and regulations.
- Liaise with key government institutions to facilitate information sharing and consultations.
- Coordinate meetings, interviews, and technical discussions between the International Consultant and national stakeholders and prepare minutes.
- Support mapping of institutional mandates, coordination mechanisms, and stakeholder roles.
- Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and validation workshops.
- Perform any other related tasks required for successful completion of the consultancy.
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in climate change adaptation, environmental management, fisheries development, coastal resource management, policy development, or institutional strengthening.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master’s level) in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries Management, Environmental Policy, Development Studies, or closely related discipline.
