The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a consultant on behalf of WorldFish to support and strengthen inclusive policy making for sustainable development of the aquaculture sector in Kenya
WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research and innovation institution that creates, advances and translates aquatic food systems science into scalable solutions. For more information, please visit https://www.worldfishcenter.org.
ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe, and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Scope of Work
The consultant will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
Scope
Stakeholders' consultations
Organize a series of aquaculture related consultative engagements (meetings) with smaller groups of stakeholder policymakers at National and County level Assess and identify policy gaps, challenges and needs of food system policies in Kenya with focus on 5 targeted countiesPolicy Updates
support the project team and the Ministry officials to finalize update of policy and regulatory documents including the Draft National Aquaculture Policy 2025 National Aquaculture Strategy and Development Plan and aquaculture suitability map to ensure they properly integrate aquacultureโs multidimensional needs and opportunities, and account for the perspectives and needs of multiple stakeholders. Conduct policy validation workshops to receive input from key stakeholders on policy improvements (short-term field data collection could be conducted if required to support finalization updated policies)Support policy interventions
Assess and identify opportunities and pathways for using policy instruments to address challenges related to aquaculture including but not limited to fish feed cost, quality and standards required of feed producers and provide technical support to advance these policy improvementsFoster policy dialogues at county level and between counties
identify counties (from 5 targeted counties) with a combination of expressed interest in making aquaculture policy review to emerging opportunities for delivering gains through these policy improvements support the county governments to review, design and structure supportive county-level policies Support exchange of knowledge and lessons through inter-county policy fora Convene 2 policy forums to allow key stakeholders provide feedback on the policy options developed for aquaculture developmentFinal Products
Consultancy Fee: By mutual agreement based on agreed milestones and deliverables.
Post location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract dates: 1 August 2025 โ 30 July 2026 with Maximum 30 working days
Essential skills and qualifications
The selected Consultant should possess.
PhD or Masterโs degree Political Science, Public Administration, Law, economics or related field Minimum 10 years proven professional practical expertise and experience leading policy dialogues and development, Exceptional knowledge of Kenyan public administration, Policy and governance structures Proven experience working with a wide range of multi-stakeholders including government agencies and local farming communities, especially in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors Exceptional knowledge of existing aquaculture related environmental policies and legal frameworks requirements Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, applied experience in essential data collection and analysis, computer software/packages Excellent skills in data analysis and concise report writing Excellent communication skills -English, SwahiliHow to apply:
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job. Applicants should additionally include the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidateโs professional qualifications and work experience to the Head, People and Culture Officer by clicking on the \"Apply Now\" tab above before 29 July 2025. The position title and reference number W/7/2025 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer