Ref.
2026/ICFAAE/15094
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Estimated budget
CV and narrative on the understranding of the the ToRs
Deadline date
2026/04/10 23:59
Duration of the assignment
Short term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
8 months
Individual Consultancy for an Aquaculture expert (M/W)
Cellule coordination géographique > -
Published on : 2026/03/25
ASIE
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
RWANDA
KIGALI
Mission description
Rwanda Polytechnic aims to introduce a new competency‑based aquaculture curriculum that responds to labour market demands and supports the Rwanda’s fisheries and aquaculture sector
The main objective of this assignment is to support Rwanda Polytechnic in developing a relevant and competency‑based aquaculture curriculum through sector needs assessment and expert technical guidance.
The specific objectives are:
§ Conduct a needs assessment of aquaculture skills and training needs in Rwanda, including analysis of existing education and training gaps.
§ Analyze industry trends and employment opportunities in the aquaculture sector in both public and private sectors.
§ Identify competency requirements for aquaculture professionals and technicians based on labor market needs.
§ Provide technical expertise in the design and development of an Aquaculture Engineering Curriculum aligned with industry standards.
§ Ensure the curriculum aligns with TVET competency-based training frameworks and labor market demands.
Project or context description
The Government of Rwanda and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed 5-year grant/loan agreements on 8th March 2023 to implement the AFTER II Project (Appui à la Formation Technique et l'Emploi au Rwanda). AFTER Il aims to improve technical and vocational education and learning conditions in order to strengthen the skills of youth in line with labour market requirements.
Project management will be provided by two contracting authorities: Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) for college-related interventions, and Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) for TVET schools-related interventions, through their respective Single Projects Implementation Unit (SPIU).
Expertise France will provide technical assistance to the project implementation. Short and long-term expertise are mobilized based on a technical offer validated by AFD, with the agreement of the Rwandan party.
On the side of RP, the beneficiary sites are RP Karongi and Kitabi colleges located in Karongi and Nyamagabe Districts. On the side of RTB, the beneficiary sites are Muhororo and Cyanika TVET Schools located in Karongi and Nyamagabe Districts.
AFTER II project is divided into 4 main components and 2 cross-cutting components:
§ Component 1: The RP Kitabi and Karongi colleges and TVET schools of Cyanika and Muhororo campuses are expanded, modernised, and environmentally friendly
§ Component 2: The training offer in the RP Kitabi and Karongi colleges and TVET schools of Cyanika and Muhororo is strengthened and more attractive
§ Component 3: The link between TVET providers and the private sector is strengthened, and employment and entrepreneurship support mechanisms are more efficient
§ Component 4: The quality and leadership of RP and RTB as institutions in the TVET sector are reinforced
§ Cross-cutting component 5: The TVET programs are more gender-responsive and inclusive, and specifically address dropouts of the general education
§ Cross-cutting component 6: Greening TVET – TVET programs provide youth with green skills and competencies for sustainable economic growth
Required profile
The aquaculture Expert should possess the following qualifications:
§ A PhD’s degree in Aquaculture engineering, Aquaculture, Fisheries or Animal Sciences with specialization in Aquaculture, fisheries or related aquatic resources management.
§ At least 5 years of experience in teaching and program development in Higher Learning Institutions.
§ At least 3 years of experience in working with aquaculture practitioners and industry
§ Understand Aquaculture and fisheries in the Rwandan context and beyond
§ Experience in working with Aquaculture practitioners.
§ An experience in competence-based curriculum development will be an added value
§ Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills
§ Excellent oral communication and presentation skills in English. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is an added value.
§ Capable of working independently and performing under tight deadlines.
Additional information
In order to accomplish his/her mission, the expert will work under the supervision of Rwanda Polytechnic and the Expertise France component manager.
Through the AFTER 2 project funds, Expertise France will provide technical and coordination support, as well as covering all the costs related to this assignment.
The assignment will be conducted from End of April 2026 to December 2026. The estimated number of person- days to perform this assignment is 50 days.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s experiences linked with the expert mission
Deadline for application : 2026/04/10 23:59
File(s) attached : 23 03 26 AFTER II_ToR_Aquaculture expert to support the curriculum development process.pdf
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.