(TCP PROJECT EXAMPLE)

I. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

The coastal areas of Country XXX are characterized by ……………  (list main species) which hold the greatest potential for increasing marine fish landings, followed by …… and …………… (other species). According to the Fisheries Department the total annual fish landings in ………. are estimated to be about …….. tons. The utilization pattern in 199.. was as follows: ….% was marketed as fresh fish, …..% was …………………(processed fish i.e salted, frozen, cured, canned…), …% was …………. (another important process) and …. % was processed into (e.g. fish meal). From the above, …..% of total fish landings was processed into poor quality dried-salted fish or sent for animal feed purposes.

Among the most serious obstacles for the further development of XXX's seafood industry and gaining full benefit from international trade, are the difficulties in maintaining the level of product quality demanded by the importing markets. There evidently is a lack of adequate technical information and expertise in the fields of improved fish handling on board, value-added seafood processing, seafood marketing and quality assurance, which could satisfy international standards. Fish handling practices in XXX coastal areas have traditionally been poor; without the use of ice on one-day fishing trips, or salting the catches on longer fishing trips. In recent years there have been some improvements in the handling of finfish on board fishing vessels. However, there is significant room for improvement in the field of fish handling on board and on shore aimed at reducing post-harvest losses. In particular, the introduction of adequate stowage methods, to avoid bulk stowage of high value fish; proper design of insulated containers and insulated fish holds in accordance with current international requirements. In addition, further improvements could be introduced to avoid poor handling practices during landing, auction and packaging of fish at landing centres and fish harbours.

The fish processing industry is mainly limited to the production of very poor quality ………..(main process) fish, which are exported to ………… (if any). In recent years ….. (number of plants) ……… (type of plants) plants are processing ………. ……… (main products). There is a need to reduce post-harvest losses, improve the sanitary conditions in the fish processing and set up adequate quality assurance practices. In addition, the quality of fish is poor. Diversification and value addition of products need to be urgently considered, in order to attempt to improve export earnings and welfare of the fishing communities in XXX.

Despite the fact that the existing infrastructure ( e.g. fish harbours) are provided with basic facilities for landing, handling and preservation of catches, present constraints in fish handling and marketing include: inadequate supply of potable water the year round, lack of suitable chilled storage and fish grading, sorting and display facilities. The evident lack of adequate communication and transport facilities, such as coastal roads, is a major constraint for the development of an efficient chilled fish chain to link coastal producers with main local fish markets. Marketing expertise is needed for the improvement of present marketing practices at landing centres and fish harbours; to conduct adequate demonstration/training of export handling, packaging and marketing of chilled fish, as well training on processing of selected value-added, cured and frozen seafood. There is a need for adequate market information and identification of product and market opportunities for fish and value-added fishery products, in particular for direct export to markets in …… countries. In addition in-depth export marketing studies are needed to assess the economic viability of such export marketing activities.

The need to address these problems has become very urgent, because new sanitary regulations for the main markets for XXX seafood products are being fully applied by the EU, USA and other importing countries. These regulations are strongly influencing the future possibilities of XXX seafood export sector to maintain their positions as regular suppliers to these markets.

In XXX, the Fisheries Department is the designated competent national authority regarding fish inspection and quality control.

Considerable work is required to design and adopt a fish handling and processing development programme for seafood, to guarantee seafood products in conformity with specified quality requirements. This fish handling and processing development programme should include the design and implementation of adequate training courses for small-scale fishermen, boat builders and fish processors, as well as comprehensive procedures for a preventive system of hazard control, which at present is lacking in the XXX seafood processing industry.

In line with the Government goals for the fisheries sector, the implementation of a fish handling and processing development programme will assist in the prevention of quality problems at sea, landing places, processing plants and during processing, reducing the production of defective products. Furthermore, it will promote the optimization of the use of marine resources and reduce post-harvest losses, improving the efficiency of the seafood production process and assuring adequate markets for their fishery products.

According to the (source of information, e.g. Fisheries Department) in 199.. there were ………… small-scale fishermen regularly operating in XXX coastal area, at present this figure is about ………. (number of) small-scale fishermen. This represents about ………. inhabitants (.. family members/household according to the National Census office) which are directly involved in the fisheries sector. In 199…, the Directorate of Fisheries indicated that about ……… workers were engaged in commercial activities/services directly related with fisheries, which represents another ….. inhabitants dependent on fisheries-related activities. Therefore, a total population of about ……. is dependent on fisheries activities. In 199.., the GOB estimated the total population living in the coastal areas to be about …………...

The impact of the project on the target population could be very significant considering that in 199.. the GOB estimated that the present value of fish landings (US$ ……..) could increase to about US$ …….. if proper handling and quality assurance programmes were introduced ……………... This estimate was based on 199.. wholesale fish prices of good quality fish sold on the XXX fish wholesale market.

Taking into account that the project proposal also includes export-oriented market research activities of locally made fishery products to be targeting markets in neighbouring countries, the economic impact on the overall exports of fishery products in the economic welfare of the local population in XXX could be significant.

It is envisaged that, by the end of the project, the adoption of a mandatory quality assurance programme based on HACCP controls by the seafood industry will be in an advanced stage. Adequately trained technical staff from the seafood industry will be available for the smooth implementation of value-added processing, export-oriented fish marketing schemes and hygienically designed and maintained fish holds, fish boxes, processing plants and landing centres/fish harbours, in line with the proposed fish handling and processing development programme.

In addition the Directorate of Fisheries and the local fish handling and processing enterprises will have access to detailed recommendations for the introduction of a comprehensive development programme for seafood products with export potential.

The ultimate beneficiaries of the project will be the …………… consumers through the benefits of availability of high quality seafood products, since production will be in accordance with a suitable quality assurance programme. This will also mean the building up of consumer confidence in the locally produced seafood. Other beneficiaries include the national seafood industry which will have an advantage of improved image over competitors, which can be helpful in developing new sales opportunities, as well as a medium-term reduction in costs and increased productivity resulting from significant wastage reduction.

II. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSISTANCE

General
The development objective of the project is the strengthening of the XXX fish handling and processing industry, to reduce post-harvest losses and meet international quality demands for fishery products.

Specific
In particular the project aims at:

1. Providing training and required technical information to key persons both from the private and public sectors, on the designing and implementation of improved fish handling, processing and marketing techniques; and the implementation, verification and auditing of effective HACCP-based quality assurance programmes for the fish industry.

2. To assist the Government and the fishery industry in XXX to reduce post-harvest losses and identify potential markets for selected seafood products. Provision of training on value-addition and product diversification and assistance in the pilot production and marketing trials of selected products for international markets.

3. Acquainting key fishermen, boat builders and fish processor representatives and Government officials from XXX, with new sanitary and quality requirements of major importing countries, in particular those related to the application of on board fish handling, marketing and processing techniques and facilities based on the HACCP-concept.

III. PROJECT OUTPUTS

1. …… number of persons from the Government (fish inspectors, fish marketing personnel from the Fish Harbour Authorities) and the private sector (small-scale fishermen, small-scale boat builders, industry plant managers and quality controllers from fish processing plants and fish exporters) trained in the design and construction of fish boxes/fish holds, use of GRP for lining purposes; improved on board and on shore fish handling methods; chilled fish packaging and marketing techniques for domestic/export markets; value-added fish processing techniques; designing, implementation, verification and auditing of HACCP-based quality assurance programmes.

2. Training materials prepared on the improved onboard fish handling techniques and use of ice; design and construction of insulated fish boxes/fish holds; chilled fish packaging and marketing techniques for exports; value-added fish processing techniques; chilled fish packaging and marketing techniques for domestic/export markets; guidelines for development of HACCP plans, inspection manuals and codes of practice will be adapted and/or translated to local needs.

3. Direct assistance provided to at least … ( number of) major fish exporters and frozen seafood processing plants for the improvement of their specific HACCP-based plans and for preparation of samples of value-added products.

4. Recommend action in XXX towards export promotion of selected fishery products to ……… (main markets) countries and within the region. Identification of product and market opportunities for fish and value-added fishery products, including preliminary assessment of raw material availability as well as production and marketing constraints and an economic analysis. The regional trade information and cooperation service for fishery products in the region (INFOPESCA/INFOFISH/INFOPECHE/INFOSAMAK, depending on the region) may also follow-up on this recommendation.

IV. WORK PLAN

Month ...
Upon approval of the project, the Government of XXX, through its Fisheries Department, will nominate, for the duration of the project, a National Project Coordinator (NPC) and counterparts to the FAO international consultants.

The FAO team leader and the Fish Safety, Inspection and Quality Assurance Expert will arrive for a first visit of .. weeks and .. weeks, respectively. The national expert on Fish Handling and processing will participate during.. weeks. Together with the NPC and other counterparts they will prepare a detailed work plan including identification of training and equipment needs; identification and invitation of suitable participants for the training activities. They will finalize the curricula of the workshops: i) design and construction of improved insulated fish boxes/holds, use of GRP for lining purposes; ii) improved on board fish handling methods for small-scale fishermen iii) chilled fish packaging and marketing techniques for domestic/export markets and value-added fish processing techniques iv) Designing, implementation, verification and auditing of HACCP-based quality assurance programmes. They will prepare and/or adapt training aids including appropriate manuals for fishermen, boat builders and exporters and processors. Two (2) participants for the study tour will be identified and briefed.

The Fish Processing and Quality Assurance Expert will assist in reviewing the existing fish inspection structure and their laboratories, and advise on the necessary improvements concerning policy, infrastructure and operational procedures aiming at meeting the importing country's requirements. Four or more chilled fish exporters, frozen fish processing plants and curing yards will be selected and assisted during the course of the project in improving their HACCP-based quality assurance programmes and in the preparation of samples of value-added products.

Month ….
The Seafood Export Marketing Expert will arrive for a first visit of 4 weeks. He/she will be assisted by the National Expert on Internal Fish Market (4 weeks) and initially by the National Expert on Fish Handling and Processing (overlapping between the 1st and 2nd month). Together with the NPC and other counterparts they will conduct an analysis/diagnosis of the existing fish export trade, based on a field evaluation of major fish exporters in ……., with emphasis on markets in the ……… countries. He/she will prepare a market study for ……… (main production) fish, based on information gathered from INFOPESCA/INFOFISH/INFOSAMAK/INFOPECHE. In coordination with the Expert in Fish Processing and Quality Assurance, he/she will design the preparation of a marketing study for selected value-added fishery products, including the following: a) establish the market potential for 3 or 4 value-added fishery products, b) present the potential of its production and marketing to the industry, including economic profiles of the selected products. A study tour will be organized in the ….. (country to be visited) for one Government official and one representative of the fish industry, preferably involved in the main production products. The objective of the tour is to get acquainted with the implementation of HACCP-based programmes for the ………..(main target) fish industry and to study in detail the operations of the wholesale fish marketing system in ……….. (country to be visited) and identify possibilities for its implementation in XXX.

Month …
The FAO Team Leader and the Fish Safety, Inspection and Quality Assurance Expert will return for a second visit of .. and … weeks, respectively. The National Expert on Fish Handling and processing will participate during … weeks. During this period, .. workshops will be held: one (1) workshop in …… (place) on improved design and construction of insulated boxes and fish holds (5 days duration); one (1) workshop in (place) on improved onboard fish handling methods for small-scale fishermen (5 days duration); two (2) workshops on HACCP-based quality assurance systems (one in ……. and one in …….. (cities to be indicated); each of 5 days duration). Each workshop will train mixed groups of … persons from both the Government and the private sector. The Expert on Fish Processing and Quality Assurance will also prepare samples of selected value-added products in close coordination with the already designated processing plants for sending to interested buyers. He/she will also coordinate with selected fish exporters on technical assistance for the implementation of trial shipments of fish from XXX.

Month …
The FAO experts, during the 5th and 6th month, will also assist the XXX Fish Authorities in the design of proposed improved fish marketing operations. This will include the preparation of detailed layouts for the fish reception (washing, sorting and grading of fish); the proposed fish market hall partition into quality-graded seafood sections; selection of slush/flake ice-making equipment, ice storage facilities and chillrooms; detailed layouts for the installation of ice plants and chillrooms. The Fish Safety, Inspection and Quality Assurance Expert will assist selected enterprises on the development and implementation of HACCP-based plans (ideally the plants to assist will be the plants where practical works will be performed during the workshops).

Month …
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) and counterparts will be responsible for follow-up activities of the proposed programmes on fish handling, processing and quality assurance during the period: months … to …. The counterpart institutions will help encourage broad participation of the fishermen, boat builders and other sectors of the fishery industry. During this period, the National Expert on Fish Handling and Processing would be contracted for a total of … weeks, according to needs.

Month …
The Seafood Export Marketing Expert will arrive for a second visit of … weeks. The National Expert on Internal Fish Market will assist him during the … weeks. Together with the NPC and other counterparts, they will conduct an analysis/diagnosis of the existing fish export trade, based on a field evaluation of major fish exporters in …….. and ………….., with emphasis on markets in the ………(region) countries. He/she will prepare a market study for value-added fish products, including assistance to the private sector for arranging pilot production of value-added products and marketing trials and evaluation of selected products.

Month ….
The Fish Safety, Inspection and Quality Assurance Expert will return for another visit of … weeks. The FAO backstopping officer will visit ………… (country) for … weeks to assist the Project on quality assurance programmes and to participate as resource person on a HACCP based quality assurance workshop. The National Fish Handling and Processing Expert will assist them (… weeks). During this period … workshops will be held: one (1) workshop in ………. (city(es) to be determinated) on improved onboard fish handling methods for small-scale fishermen (5 days duration) and one (1) workshop on HACCP verification and auditing systems (5 days duration). Each workshop will train mixed groups of …. persons from both the Government and the private sector. The FAO experts will also follow up the pilot production of value-added fishery products.

Month …
The FAO team leader will return for a last visit of … weeks. The Seafood Export Marketing Expert will return for a last visit of .. weeks and the Fish Safety, Inspection and Quality Assurance will return for a final visit of … weeks. The National Expert on Fish Handling and processing will participate during … weeks and the National Expert on Internal Fish Marketing during …. weeks. During this period, two workshops (5 days duration) will be held: one (1) workshop in ……….. on fish packaging and marketing techniques for domestic/export markets and dissemination of information contained in the technical marketing study for processed fish and one (1) in …. on results of processing and export marketing trials of value-added fishery products; economic profiles of selected fishery products. Each workshop will train …. persons from the private sector (enterprises and potential investors). The Experts will also review the implementation of project activities in the fields of fish handling, fish processing; trials marketing schemes and quality assurances programmes and, when required, provide advice and recommendations. Together with the NPC they will finalize the project's technical reports including the project's final statement.

V. CAPACITY BUILDING

The project will contribute to building the national capacity to comply with international standards in the fields of fish handling, fish processing and quality assurance, in particular the application of HACCP, through training of key personnel from the fishermen, boat builders and public and private sectors. The capacity to identify products and market opportunities for export of value-added fishery products will also be strengthened, through training and technical advice for the implementation of experimental production and marketing trials.

VI. INPUTS TO BE PROVIDED BY FAO

Personnel (Terms of Reference in Annex)

International Experts

• Fish Handling and Marketing /Team Leader (….. days in …… missions)

TCDC Experts

• Fish Safety, Inspection and Quality Assurance (…… days in … missions)
  
• Seafood Export Marketing (….. days in … missions)

National Experts

• Fish handling and processing (…….. days, divided in different periods according to project needs)
  
• Internal fish marketing (……. days, divided in ……. periods)

Technical backstopping

Technical backstopping by the FIIU Technical Officer (……… weeks in …….. missions)

In country travel for consultants
Travel and transportation within the country US$ ………..

General operating expenses (up to US$ ………….)

Equipment, Materials and Supplies (up to US$ ……….)
Detailed list of equipment for training and project development purposes.

Training (up to US$ ………….)

a) …… workshops at national level will be held in three different places (strategic places). One of the workshops will be on design and construction of improved insulated fish boxes/ holds, use of GRP for lining purposes. Two (2) workshops on improved on board fish handling methods for small-scale fishermen. One (1) on designing and implementation of HACCP-based quality assurance programmes. One (1) on verification and auditing of HACCP-based quality assurance programmes. One (1) on chilled fish packaging and marketing techniques for domestic/export markets; results of the market study. One (1) on value-added fish processing and marketing techniques; results of the market study. One (1) on verification and auditing of HACCP-based quality assurance programmes.

Seven training courses; duration of each course: 5 days; number of trainees of each course: 25; DN= Duration x No. Trainees = 125 persons/days for each of the seven courses

b) Study tour to one of the major importing countries: FAO will organize and cover the travel and DSA costs of one (1) Government Official (from Fisheries Authority) and one representative of the industry to ……………. The tour will have an estimated duration of 10 days. The study tour participants, through site discussion and a short course on the implementation of HACCP in the fish processing industry and a study of the wholesale fish marketing system, will assess the possibilities of its implementation in XXX. Both participants will report on the findings of the study tour to the project and local industry.

VI. REPORTING

Each FAO consultant and the participants on the study tour will submit a report of activities to the FAO HQ. The National Project Coordinator will prepare a short report upon completion of the workshops. The workshop's reports should include summaries of three main subjects presented and a list of trainees, as well as summary of the evaluation of the course; to serve as reference material for all participants of the workshops and of other concerned with the same subject. The FAO Team Leader will also prepare a draft Terminal Statement in accordance with the TCP procedures which, after finalization at FAO HQ, will be officially submitted to the Government.

VII. GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION AND SUPPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The Directorate of Fisheries of XXX will implement the project. Close liaison will be developed with the private enterprises, fishermen and boat builders and other Government organizations aiming at establishing adequate fish handling methods, improved marketing and quality assurance programmes.

The Government of XXX, specifically the Ministry of ……….. will nominate a senior official as the National Project Coordinator (NPC) to act as the counterpart to the international experts. The NPC will be responsible for ensuring the coordination of all Government inputs required by the Project, particularly the selection of sites for the training courses; he/she will help select the participants representing fishermen, boat builders, fish processors, fish enterprises. He/she will be responsible for establishing working contacts with relevant Government institutions responsible for fish inspection and quality assurance. The overall responsibility of the project management will be vested on the nominated official. In addition, care shall be taken to ensure that each enterprise's management bears the responsibility for adherence to the proposed introduction of improved handling and processing techniques of value-added products. It is envisaged that Government contribution will fall in two (2) main areas.

i) Logistics:

• Provision of necessary facilities such as office, office equipment (photocopier, computers, printers, communication facilities (telephone and fax equipment), utilities and the support of local administrative staff.
  
• Provision of necessary transport facilities - (…) vehicles. Provision to cover the transport cost of national staff and expenses such as stationary.
  
• Electricity, telephone and maintenance of Government equipment to be used by the Project.
  
• Provision of necessary premises, facilities, materials and supplies for training purposes.
  
• Adequate arrangements with fishermen and owners of local fishing vessels for conducting demonstrations and training on improved fish handling techniques.
  
• Arranging for customs clearances and local transport of imported materials and equipment

ii) Counterpart Staff

• Provision of full-time technical counterpart staff from the Directorate of Fisheries to be available for participation in field survey activities and conducting training courses and other project activities.
  
• Counterpart staff from selected curing, freezing and boat building enterprises for participation in training courses and small-scale fishermen trainees for the implementation of training on improved fish handling techniques on board fishing vessels.

PROJECT BUDGET COVERING FAO INPUTS
(in U.S. Dollars)

Annex II. 1

Terms of Reference

International Consultant on Fish Handling/Marketing
(FAO Team Leader)

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in XXX and with the support of the Fisheries Department, FAO HQ in Rome and of the FAO Regional Office for XXX, the International Expert on Fish Handling/Marketing will act as Project Team Leader and in close cooperation with the Government of XXX and the Fish Processing/Quality Assurance International Expert, he/she will:

1. Prepare a work plan for the project activities;

2. Assist in designing and organizing 4 short (up to 5 days) training workshops in three different sites aiming at training Government fish inspectors, Fisheries Authority personnel, small-scale fishermen; small-scale fishing boat builders; industry plant managers and quality controllers from fisheries plants and fish exporters, who should be trained in the design and construction of fish boxes/fish holds, use of GRP for lining purposes; improved on-board and on-shore fish handling methods; processed fish packaging and marketing techniques for domestic/export markets; value-added fish processing techniques; designing, implementation, verification and auditing of HACCP-based quality assurance programmes. Participate as an instructor/lecturer, in training courses on fish handling, marketing and quality assurance of seafood products;

3. Design and develop a suitable marketing system for both domestic and export markets. Provide necessary technical advice on the equipment and facilities required for streamlining …………………..;

4. Prepare a draft Terminal Statement and the associated field Technical Report.

Duration of assignment: …. weeks (split in ………… missions)

Qualifications and Experience:
The expert is required to have a degree in Fish or Food Science/Processing Technology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent academic background with at least 10 years professional international experience in fish handling, fish marketing and small-scale fisheries, in both developed and developing countries. The expert should have the necessary knowledge and practical experience on board fish handling and design and construction of fish boxes/fish holds for small-scale fishing vessels; design of small-scale fish landing and marketing facilities. He/she must have the necessary experience as trainer of adult persons involved in small-scale fisheries.

Annex II. 2

Terms of Reference

TCDC Consultant, Fish Safety, Inspection and Quality Assurance Expert

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in XXX and with the support of the Fisheries Department, FAO HQ in Rome, and of the FAO Regional Office for XXX, the International Expert on Fish Processing and Quality Assurance, in close coordination with the FAO Team Leader and the Government of XXX, will:

1) Finalize the curricula of the workshops, in particular, designing, implementation, verification and auditing of HACCP-based quality assurance programmes. He/she will prepare and/or adapt training aids including appropriate manuals for fishermen, boat builders and exporters and processors. He/she will participate as lecturer in the workshops organized by the project on fish processing and quality assurance;

2) Assist in reviewing the existing fish inspection structure and their laboratories, and advise on the necessary improvements concerning policy, infrastructure and operational procedures aiming at meeting the importing country's requirements;

3) Provide technical assistance for the design and development of quality assurance plans for selected fish processing enterprises. In addition, he/she will be responsible for the experimental production of value-added fishery products in close coordination with selected fish processing enterprises.

Duration of Assignment: ……… days (split in ……….missions).

Qualifications and Experience:
Experience in the training of quality control and fish processing staff from the seafood industry; with at least 10 years professional international experience. The incumbent should have a good knowledge of the HACCP concept and of quality assurance for seafood as well as processing of value-added fishery products. The incumbent should have a practical knowledge on the achievement of compliance of EU and USA HACCP-based regulations either at fish inspection or plant level.

Annex II. 3

Terms of Reference

TCDC Consultant, Seafood Export Marketing Expert

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in XXX and with the support of the Fisheries Department, FAO HQ in Rome, and of the FAO Regional Office for XXX, the International Expert on Seafood Export Marketing, in close coordination with the FAO Team Leader and the Government of XXX, will:

1) Design and prepare a chilled fish market study for export to …… countries from …………. This study should analyze the existing industry for fish export from ………; identify the possibilities of viable seafood exports (by air and/or sea) with a demand that can justify the trade. Identify the major importers, exporters and suppliers of high value chilled seafood in the main importing ………. countries. With the assistance of INFOPESCA/INFOFISH/INFOPECHE/INFOSAMAK's…. database, the consultant should: Analyze the demand and supply situation in the target markets; Design and provide technical assistance to selected interested enterprises, in order to organize experimental shipments to the selected markets and fish species and products identified; Prepare economic profiles of selected fish species and products with the greatest export potential; Prepare a technical report and major findings to be discussed with the private sector in a seminar organized by the Project.

2) On a …….. mission: Design and prepare a market study of selected value-added products from …………….. This study should analyze and identify the opportunities of production and marketing of value-added fishery products considering the existing resource potential in ……………... In close coordination with the Processing and Quality Assurance Expert; Provide technical assistance to the private sector for the experimental production of value-added fishery products; Design and implementation of test marketing (samples will be sent to potential buyers in the region and in ………..); Prepare a final technical report and major findings to be discussed with the private sector in a seminar organized by the project.

Duration of assignment: … weeks (split in ….. missions).

Qualifications and Experience:
Experience in the technical aspects of seafood marketing research applied to the seafood industry; with at least 10 years professional international experience. The incumbent should have a good knowledge of fish international trade and of marketing development and promotion of value-added seafood.

Annex II.4

National Experts

(i) Fish Handling and Processing Expert

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in XXX and with the support of the Fisheries Department, FAO HQ in Rome, and of the FAO Regional Office for XXX, the National Expert on Fish Handling and Processing, in coordination with the FAO Team Leader and the Government of XXX, will:

(1) Participate in the design and construction of i) improved insulated fish boxes/ holds, use of GRP for lining purposes; ii) improved onboard fish handling methods for small-scale fishermen; iii) fish packaging and marketing techniques for domestic/export markets and value-added fish processing techniques.
(2) Participate in the preparation of training and extension material dealing with fish handling and processing, in particular related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) including hygiene practices, water chlorinating and treatment, personal hygiene in plant, and cleaning of premises and utensils.
(3) Participate in all the training activities as resource person in the areas of his competence and provide the necessary support and in-the-field coordination of training activities.
(4) Provide overall support and internal follow-up to the project in close collaboration with the NPC and the Team Leader.

Duration of Assignment: ….. weeks (split according the needs of the project).

Qualifications and Experience:
University degree in a related area (food or fish technology, microbiology, food chemistry, chemical engineering). Experience in the training of fish industry staff in subjects related to fish handling and processing, including GMP and GHP, with at least 10 years professional experience. The incumbent should have a good knowledge of the …………… fish species, spoilage pattern, normal and contaminant flora, keeping time and other technical characteristics to provide advice on all aspects of the project requiring them including the production of value-added fishery products.

(ii) Internal Fish Marketing Expert

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in XXX and with the support of the Fisheries Department, FAO HQ in Rome, and of the FAO Regional Office for XXX, the Internal Fish Marketing Expert, in coordination with the FAO Team Leader and the Government of XXX, will:

1) Assist the International TCDC Consultant, Seafood Export Marketing Expert in the development of his activities. This will include in particular the preparation of market trials and providing advice on the elements that could be obtained in the XXX internal market (e.g. packaging material, printing, transport, etc.).
2) Be in charge of economic estimations regarding costing of products for trial products and comparison with the cost of similar products for the internal market.
3) Assess, in first instance, the necessary investment of plants to make adequate their facilities for export to foreign countries.

Duration of Assignment: .. Weeks (split in …. participations)

Qualifications and Experience:
University degree in a related area (marketing, economics, business management, etc) or with proven practical experience in the field of fish marketing (10 years). Experience in the internal fish market of XXX, with at least 5 years experience. The incumbent should have good knowledge of the …………… fish species marketing characteristics including seasonal variations, demand, sources of supply and preferred presentations, etc. to provide advice on all aspects of the project requiring them, including the production of value-added fishery products for export.

Annex II. 5

Technical contribution and backstopping FIIU staff member

An FAO technical officer from FIIU; Fisheries Department, Rome, will undertake …… technical missions of … weeks to ………… to:

i) Deliver lectures on the HACCP verification and auditing for fish processing enterprises, in at least one of the Project's workshops.

ii) Review and discuss, with the Fish Processing and Quality Assurance Experts, the current implementation of the national quality assurance programme for frozen fish export-oriented enterprises.

iii) Review and discuss, with the Fish Processing and Quality Assurance Experts, the current implementation of the HACCP plans for selected chilled, cured and frozen fish enterprises; as well as review the proposed follow-up work of this activity.

iv) Review and discuss with project staff the findings and follow-up work on the processing and marketing trials of value-added fishery products.