Team for Competitive Blue Economy in The Bahamas

Project: Building an Inclusive and Competitive Blue Economy in The Bahamas

Funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), this project will support the Government of The Bahamas in strengthening its Blue Economy through the identification of high-potential clusters, MSME development, gender inclusion, research and innovation, and a national awareness campaign.

The consultancy will be implemented over nine months, combining applied research, institutional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies that promote sustainable, inclusive growth.

PROFILES

Team Leader / Project Manager (Code TL)

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide overall coordination and leadership for all project components.
• Supervise and guide the work of all technical experts and consultants.
• Ensure timely delivery, quality control, and compliance with IDB procedures.
• Liaise with government counterparts, private sector, and development partners.
• Prepare progress reports and oversee communication with the IDB.

Minimum Requirements (as per REOI):

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management and coordination of multi-component assignments.
• Strong background in economic development, preferably with experience in the Blue Economy or MSME development.
• Proven experience managing diverse stakeholder groups and leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and client engagement skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Blue Economy Sector Specialist (Code KE 2)

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct sectoral assessments and identify opportunities for Blue Economy growth.
• Map and analyze value chains and potential clusters.
• Provide technical input for R&D, investment planning, and innovation agendas.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders to align activities with national priorities.
• Contribute to policy and knowledge products on sustainable marine development.

Minimum Requirements (as per REOI):

• At least 7 years of experience in marine or coastal economic sectors (e.g. fisheries, aquaculture, marine tourism, blue biotechnology).
• Experience conducting R&D or sectoral assessments and cluster mapping.
• Understanding of regional Blue Economy frameworks and value chain analysis.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

 MSME / Entrepreneurship Expert (Code KE 3)

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen MSME participation in Blue Economy sectors.
• Facilitate export readiness training and entrepreneurship development activities.
• Support innovation and local enterprise creation within targeted clusters.
• Provide capacity-building support for MSMEs and business support institutions.
• Advise on sustainable business models and market linkages.

Minimum Requirements (as per REOI):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting entrepreneurship, MSME cluster development, or innovation ecosystems.
• Familiarity with capacity-building and training methodologies tailored to small businesses.
• Experience working with export readiness programs is desirable.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

 Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist (Code KE 4)

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct a gender assessment within Blue Economy sectors and identify barriers to participation.
• Design and implement gender equality and inclusion strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure gender is mainstreamed throughout all project activities.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and training with women’s groups and community organizations.
• Develop actionable recommendations to foster inclusion across value chains.

Minimum Requirements (as per REOI):

• At least 5 years of experience conducting gender assessments and designing inclusion strategies in economic development programs.
• Knowledge of gender dynamics in traditionally male-dominated sectors such as fisheries or maritime industries.
• Proven ability to translate assessment findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

 Communications and Outreach Specialist (Code KE 5)

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a multi-format awareness campaign on Blue Economy opportunities.
• Develop content such as infographics, blogs, press releases, and reports.
• Manage communication across digital and traditional media platforms.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and institutions to ensure consistent messaging.
• Support the visibility and outreach of the project in alignment with IDB standards.

Minimum Requirements (as per REOI):

• At least 5 years of experience designing and executing multi-format awareness campaigns.
• Skills in content creation (e.g. infographics, blogs, reports) and stakeholder engagement through digital and traditional media.
• Experience tailoring messaging for economic and policy audiences.

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

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