REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST-4^th ANNOUNCEMENT

Invertebrate Aquaculture Research Specialist

(Individual Consultant)

Announcement Reference No: (IUL)30-TFSM/30/2026/82

Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: E176 - MV  

Procurement Ref: MV-MOFMRA-428730-CS-INDV-4

1. The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Transforming Fisheries Sector Management in South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for “Invertebrate Aquaculture Research Specialist”.
2. The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources now re-invites eligible Consultants to submit Expression of Interest. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

Required Documents;

Interested Consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications, experience, and responsiveness to this TOR:

• • Letter of Expression of Interest (EOI) 
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (including description of similar assignments, experience in     similar    conditions, availability of appropriate skills etc.) 
  • Work reference letters 
  • Technical proposal including; 
    • Methodology to achieve deliverables 
    • Proposed workplan with timeline and Milestones 
    • Data collection methods 

3. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” first published July 2016 and revised February 2025, sixth edition (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

4. The Interested Consultant shall submit their Expression of Interest and the supporting documents by email to [email protected]

5. For additional information and clarifications please email to [email protected]

6. Expressions of interest must be submitted via email, no later than 13^th July 2026, 14:00 hours Maldives time.

7. The address referred to above for obtaining further information and EOI submission is:

Ms. Jumaina Hassan

Project Manager

Transforming Fisheries Sector Management in the South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project

Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources

H. Palmeyrah – 3A, Sosun Magu

Tel: +960 3033485

Fax: +960 3326558

Email: [email protected]