The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority (TFA) invites eligible individual consultants to submit Expressions of Interest for the assignment of a Technical Assistance Hatchery Operations Specialist for Giant Clams under the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER).
Background
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority has received advance financing from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the implementation of PROPER in Tuvalu. As part of this programme, TFA seeks to engage an experienced consultant to strengthen the management and operation of its giant clam hatchery.
The assignment will focus on improving hatchery operations, developing and documenting operating procedures, and, where possible, field-testing the procedures and recommendations in collaboration with TFA staff. The assignment is expected to involve approximately three weeks of in-country work.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Interested consultants should demonstrate the following essential qualifications and experience:
- A relevant qualification in aquaculture, marine biology, or another related field.
- At least ten years of experience working in aquaculture, with extensive experience in bivalve culture, particularly giant clams.
- Hands-on experience operating small mariculture hatcheries in the Pacific Islands.
- Good written communication skills in English, demonstrated through the production of quality technical guides or manuals.
Experience providing hands-on training and developing training materials will be considered an advantage.
Application Requirements
Interested consultants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest supported by a curriculum vitae (CV) outlining their qualifications, relevant professional experience, and experience in similar assignments and working conditions.
Submission Details
Closing date: 6 November 2026, at 11:45 PM Tuvalu time.
Applications must be submitted in writing, either in person, by mail, or by email, to:
Mr. Samuelu Telii
Project Coordinator
Tuvalu Fisheries Authority
Alapi, Funafuti, Tuvalu
Email: samuelut@tuvalufisheries.tv or propertuv@tuvalufisheries.tv
Telephone: +688 20348
Reference Number: TV-TFD-545894-CS-INDV
Grant Number: IDA-E257TV
Terms of Reference
For further details about the assignment and its requirements, please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR):
The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority welcomes Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced consultants who can contribute to strengthening giant clam hatchery management and operations in Tuvalu.