The Independent State of Samoa has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Samoa Agriculture and Fisheries Productivity and Marketing project (SAFPROM) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the services") includes reviewing current fishing gear designs and methods in small scale and oceanic fisheries in Samoa as well as similar operations around the world. Assisting with the identification and specification of new types/or methods of small-scale fishing gear suitable for fishing outside of the lagoon on alia fishing vessels (<15m).

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 5.00 pm (Apia local time) on Friday 31st January 2020.

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

The Chief Executive Officer

Level 4, TATTE Building

Sogi, Apia, Samoa

Copy: Ramona Sulifoa

ACEO, Agriculture Sector Coordination Division

Tel: +685 22561 ext 207

E-mail: [email protected]