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CURRICULUM VITAE OF PAUL NAMISI

Category:

*.Family name: NAMISI

2. First name: Paul

3. Date of birth: 13/12/1964

4. Nationality: Ugandan

5.Civil Status: Married

Education

Institution (Date from - Date to)

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:

Sikkim Manipal University-Bangalore, India/ Uganda offshore campus. Sept.2005-Aug.’07

MBA Financial and Marketing Management, plus Project Management, MIS, HR, among others

National University of Ireland Cork, Ireland. Sept1998-Oct 2001

MSc Fisheries Management, Development and Conservation, including Aquaculture and water resource management, Economics, Management and Marketing

Institute of Limnology Mondsee, Austria, March 1996-Nov. 1996.

International Postgraduate Limnology Certificate-Including Water resources management

Makerere Univ. Institute of Adult Studies, Kampala April 1994-Sept.1994

Project Planning and Management Certificate (Research Methods, M&E, Environmental Impact Assessment)

Makerere University Kampala, Uganda. Oct. 1993-June 1994

Post Graduate Diploma in Education– Biology and Agriculture, Psychology, Sociology, Curriculum development, Management, Administration.

Makerere University Kampala, Uganda Oct. 1989-June 1992

BSc. Degree, Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (Zoology, Psychology and Botany)plus parasitology project.

6.Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language

Reading

Speaking

Writing

English

1

Luganda

1

1

1

Swahili

1

2

2

Khmer

5

French

4

5

5

7.Membership of professional bodies: Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD); Walimi Aquaculture Farmers’ Association Member, National Union of Researchers in Uganda; European Fisheries & Aquaculture, Megapesca files monthly fisheries and aquaculture newsletter, Undercurrent fisheries daily news.

Global Seafood Alliance <*****@*************.***>

8. Other skills: Experienced private sector manager (up to 15 personnel); expert in knowledge transferencing and personnel training; experienced negotiator; fully computer literate on MS Office, SPSS, Internet and administration; business planning and entrepreneurship, counselling and mentoring,

9.Present position: International Consultant, Chairman Board of Directors, Water Governance Institute (WGI).

10. Key qualifications Summary:

Qualifications and skills

PhD Project Management (in progress) MBA, MSc Fisheries Management and aquaculture development, BSc. Environmental Sciences, Dip. Project Management, Education and Rural Agricultural Extension.

• 20 years’ experience in research, training, governance/ policy and institutional development, business and value chains development, strategic planning including project cycle management.

General professional experience

With 20 years in Fisheries Resources Management and policy, fisheries and aquaculture management, research and development; stakeholder engagement for sustainable governance, and to inform Policy development and Strategic Planning in government and private sector.

•Public policy and private sector development – interventions involving broadening and deepening the agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture value chains with a series of strategic Public Private Producer Partnerships (PPPPs) within a robust modern public sector framework.

•Fisheries management with livelihoods and value chain development work in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somalia and DR Congo; Cambodia and Yemen, mainly supporting emergency livelihoods, employment creation, enterprise development, resilience programming in fisheries sector. I have also supported policy and governance in promoting inclusive economic development and food security for rural poor communities. I have successfully worked with governments; UNDP, FAO, OXFAM, DAI, ARC, IFAD, WB, EU and INGOs like Somaliland Development Fund, Farm Africa, VSO mainly on fisheries and aquaculture projects, formulating and implementing adaptive management options and policy development, institutional strengthening and capacity building of public, private sector groups, among others.

Specific profesional experience

•15 years’ experience in Agricultural/Fisheries and Water Resources Management, development, and Conservation, Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building in East Africa (Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania) including South Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia; Project Formulation, Implementation and Evaluations with EU projects, UNDP, FAO, IFAD, Oxfam, ARC/ALIGHT, NBI, DANIDA and WB, largely within the Lakes Victoria, Albert, Edward, Tanganyika and River Nile inland fisheries and aquaculture, including marine fisheries in the Gulf of Eden, Indian Ocean and Red Sea. The achievements among others, in aquaculture involved targeted studies and assessments and working with private sector to address integration of fish farming into crop, livestock and mixed farming systems, gender equality and social inclusion. Participated in the restructuring and modernization of Kajjansi Aquaculture Research and Development Centre in Uganda, and Aquaculture Research Station in Eden, Yemen, which led to promotion and improvement of research on aquaculture species diversification, fish strains performance and fish health and nutrition. Undertook more strategic research and assisted in the design of more affordable and more accessible alternative fish feed formulations, production systems and water quality management. Fisheries work involved spearheading the implementation of Co-Management programmes on Lakes Victoria, Edward and Albert fishing communities, and also in Cambodia on Lake Tonle Sap.

•More than 8 years’, as a Team Leader, including Policy, Governance and institutional Capacity building support to governments, to ensure best practices and improve the sustainability of agricultural, livestock and fisheries resources, strengthening community co-management associations and cooperatives, creating effective capacity for inclusive monitoring, surveillance and control of unsustainable practices. Supporting Food security programme management with emphasis on value addition through value chain improvements, quality control, business development along the fish and agriculture value chains, analysis and integrating best practices for sustainable production and development under projects funded by European Union.

11.Specific experience in the region:

Country

Date

Somalia including Puntland and Somaliland

Nov. 2014 – 2018, 2019, 2020-24

Yemen

Aug-Oct 2022, 2009- Dec 2011, 2013- Sept 2014

South Sudan

November 2011 to March 2012

Uganda

2015-2021, August 1994 to 2003, 2005 to 2009

Tanzania

2019, 2017, 2016, 2008, 200*-****-****

DR Congo,

May-July 2007,

Kenya

2019, 2017, 2016, Nov-Dec 2006, 2005, 2001

Rwanda

Feb-Mar 2008

Cambodia

Feb 2003 to April 2005

13. Professional Experience

Date from–Date to

Location

Company & Reference Person (name & contact details)

Position and Salary

Description

31 January 2023 to Dec 2024

Garowe/

Bossaso,

Somalia

UNFAOSO Department:

FRSOM

John Purvis

Email : ****.******@***.***

Fisheries Consultant

Supporting Implementation of FAO's three projects: Resilient Fisheries and Livestock value chain for inclusive and sustainable growth in Somalia – (RAAISE Growth in Somalia); Supporting the sustainable increase of fish for consumption by Somali coastal fishing communities (SCRP) and the Reducing Communities’ Vulnerability to Drought and External Shocks (RECOVER Project). These projects were active across the country but the particular responsibilities of this post was in Garowe and Kismayo, with regular travel required to Mogadishu when necessary.

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia and the technical supervision of the Fisheries Officer.

As the Fisheries Consultant, and key Fisheries Sector Team worker across the portfolio to ensure timely delivery of project results to an international standard and in line with national goals and objectives. Missions were undertaken to other parts of Somalia/Somaliland as required. More specifically the tasks included:

Facilitating and supporting all aspects of implementation of the Fisheries Programme in Somalia;

Working closely with the team of national Fisheries Officers supporting them in their roles with State and Federal Government and, in their support to other implementing partners;

Taking leadership of specific technical components of the programme as agreed with the Fisheries Officer or alternative supervisor;

Maintaining strong working relationships with all stakeholders (particularly Ministries and co-operatives, local authorities, elders etc) in Somalia and ensure their active involvement with programme interventions whilst recognising the role of Fisheries Officers in communication and information flow;

Ensuring regular communications with Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) at State and Federal level, to integrate FAO lead activities harmoniously within the development plans and objectives of the Ministries; Establishing dialogue with fishermen, fisherwomen, fish vendors, fisher folk associations and coastal communities in general, to develop an understanding of local requirements, constraints and issues to be consider through project activities; Leading the preparation of Letters of Understanding (LoU) and Letters of Agreement (LoA) with Implementing Partners as required alongside members of the Fisheries team;

Supporting the Implementing partners to implement LoU/LoA by attending meetings, supporting trainings, assisting materials as necessary and constantly aiming to build the capacity of partners in the relevant fields; Where necessary, represent the FAO and more specifically the Fisheries Officer, in official project meetings; Supervise and support contracted NGOs implementing project activities in the project area;

Providing Support in the preparation of Technical Specifications and other requirements for the procurement of project equipment; Supporting Implementing partners in the collection, compilation, analysis and reporting of fisheries data on the coast of Somalia; Providing technical assistance as needed in the preparation of training materials and delivery of technical trainings as required; Preparing workshop and training reports as necessary; Liaising closely with Operations teams in the completion of procurement and other administrative tasks; Assist national staff with all aspects of reporting and monitoring of various project activities; Complete preparations and facilitate Missions and inputs from national and international consultants in field work; Taking the lead, as guided by the Fisheries Officer, in preparation of work plans, progress and final reports for relevant projects;

And, I successfully and effectively performed my roles and the projects ended successfully.

07 January 2022 to Dec 2022

Somalia

Somaliland

Somaliland Development Fund (SDF)/BMB Mott MacDonald and Pwc .

Anthony Njue.

*******.****@***-***********.***

Technical Advisor Fisheries

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) Fisheries Project Phase 2: SDF was established in 2012 to provide a single vehicle through which development partners could support Somaliland's development goals. The first phase of the SDF fisheries project was implemented in 2016-2021 and supported the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap through funding projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) while at the same time recognizing the role of GoSL in the delivery of basic services. A number of interventions were undertaken for the project areas communities in Sanaag region in the first phase. The purpose of the evaluation was to conduct an impact assessment of the community project intervensions in the fish supply chain from harvest to markets. Achievements included;

Working with the SDF Team Leader, undertook consultations of all project stakeholders and the beneficiaries.

Undertook missions to project areas of Maydh, Hiis and laasuurywen to evaluate impact of project on the community structures arrangement and govenance levels

Undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the fish value chain investments for quality control improvements and business developments including markets.

Identified stakeholders and actors in the fish value chain who constitute SMEs dealing in fish businesses and trained them in business skills, marketing and value addition among others.

Supported the women and youth to engage in SMEs by training them and giving them tool kits and fisheries inputs with a mentor to start them off

Supported the SMEs on business linkages by connecting them with regional partners through study visits.

Analyzed Policy and the Institutional aspects of governance and the effect on project implementation and stakeholder participation especially women and youth potential beneficiaries.

August to Oct 2022

Aden Yemen

UNDP Aden Office

Yemen

Kennedy Chibvongodze

HOSO, UNDP

-*******.************@****.***

International Consultant, Fisheries

Usd 500 daily fee

Technical Proposal Development for Fish Harbor in Aden,Yemen.

Objective of the assignment: Was to rebuild Aden fish harbors better and ensure expansion of the facilities meeting fisheries sector needs and recovery.

l developed a detailed technical proposal and project document building on the rapid assessment of Aden fish harbor and consultations with the relevant authorities. The technical proposal included prioritized construction and rehabilitation works for the harbor facilities, institutional capacity development to restore the minimum requirements for relaunching productivity and establish effective management of the harbor, ensuring building back better with enhanced efficiencies, increased transparency, and accountability; to ensure effective management capacity to support fishery communities and relaunch the value chain for sustained livelihoods.

Included were prioritized proposals for needed equipment, construction work and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure and facilities. Following are critical elements for consideration

June 2022 to Sept 2022

Somalia and Region of Eastern Africa

FAO OEDD

Rome Italy

Amjad, Eeman (OEDD) • *****.*****@***.***

National Evaluation Expert

Evaluation of FAO‘s Support to Life Below Water (SDG 14)

The study was part of sthe six country case studies that were part of the methodological framework of the evaluation of FAO’s Support to Life below Water (Sustainable Development Goal, SDG 14). The evaluation assessed the relevance, contribution and leveraging of partnerships in FAO’s efforts to monitor progress towards achieving SDG 14 targets (especially those linked to indicators under its custodianship) and broader SDG 14 objectives.

The case studies assessed FAO’s work on SDG 14 at the national level by collecting field-level experiences and results. The evidence from the case studies informed findings of this evaluation on FAO's work in fisheries management and sustainable use of marine resources, and FAO’s capacity to operate transformational change to meet the goals outlines under SDG 14 and the 2030 agenda. This includes FAO’s efforts related to cross-cutting themes such as climate change, gender, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and people with disabilities.

Somalia was chosen as one of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs),

Worked as a team of five national consultants and conducted the case studies in collaboration with the Office of Evaluation.

The Evaluation questions for the case studies focused on activities spanning from January 2016 to January 2022, guided by three evaluation questions: To what extent is FAO’s work relevant to and aligned with SDG 14 targets? To what extent is FAO contributing to the achievement and monitoring of SDG 14 targets? To what extent does FAO use partnerships to improve its contribution to achieving SDG 14?

The case studies ensured triangulation and validation of data collected by using three different sources to enhance the credibility of findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Databases and other quantitative data: the case studies primarily relied on data stored on FAO Field Programme Monitoring Information System (FPMIS) and data published by government agencies.

Documentation: The case studies reviewed the FAO country profile in fisheries and aquaculture for each respective country, the country programming framework, as well as plans, policies, laws, and international instruments pertaining to fisheries in the country. This included reviewing all available documents related to relevant projects in support of the SDG 14 such as Project Documents, progress reports, final project reports, regional project evaluations, mid-term or final evaluations, and newsletters. Additionally, certain country case studies also assessed reports from regional fisheries bodies, such as WECAFC and GFCM.

Informants: The information collected from documents and databases was crosschecked with key stakeholders that included FAO project staff, government official from the Fisheries Division, FAO staff members from regional fisheries bodies, as well as researchers and representatives of fisheries organizations

Stakeholder mapping and analysis helped identify stakeholders and relevant actors to conduct interviews and focus group discussions.

Document review of over one hundred documents ranging from project and government documents to reports from regional fisheries bodies, such as WECAFC and GFCM.

Semi-structured interviews with 109 key informants representing FAO and external stakeholder

The report was successfully submitted, pear reviewed and adopted by FAO OEDD

Mar 2021 to July 2021

Entebbe, Uganda and home based

FAO/TRUEFISH

Entebbe, Uganda

Team Leader: Jose Parajua

****.*******@***.***

Tel. +256*********

National Aquaculture Training Specialist

Under the project "EU-EAC True Fish Farming Story in Lake Victoria Basin (TrueFish)" which is to contribute to the development of competitive, gender equitable and sustainable commercial aquaculture in order to support economic development and sustainable management of natural resources in the Lake Victoria basin. The specific objectives are to improve access to commercial networks for aquaculture-related businesses, increase availability of skilled workers, thereby addressing two of the most important limiting factors for the development of aquaculture, as well as to improve sustainability by mitigating risks related to aquatic animal health conditions and biodiversity.

The project covers 3 components of which I implemented Component 2. Skills (availability and quality of local skilled workers in aquaculture related businesses) and Result Area 2.1: Upgraded practical training delivery by formal training institutions of the Component 2, Skills:

-Developed a brief analysis of the existing in-country aquaculture training “offer-and-demand” in Uganda (namely: offer; the national officially recognised institutions delivering aquaculture training and entitled to issue valid certificates, demand; to research the existing records (consulting the different available statistics) of the number of skilled specialists that have been certified by the different recognised institutions in the last ten years)

-Developed an assessment of the aquaculture historic employment status: researched, out of the in-the-above item identified certified workers, if they had been employed in the aquaculture sector and how many others had found employment in different sectors and quantified it by sector to the extent possible, in the last 10 years. The goal was to identify the rate or relationship between the offer of skilled workers that have been effectively absorbed by the sector. This rate or index was to offer an idea of how the current courses were in demand and if they were useful for the sector, at different levels: artisanal, semi-industrial and industrial).

-Analysed the FTI current aquaculture syllabi (regular courses) and short / specialised courses, not integrated within the regular programme. Listed official courses and certificates and a detailed evaluation of the contents and quality of the offered courses.

-Developed an assessment methodology and assessed the skills and the technical capacity of the teachers, trainers and lecturers /similar active staffs of the FTI providing training to the aquaculture students

-Assessed the FTI facilities and equipment related to current aquaculture trainings delivered.

-Identified and assessed the needs and gaps of the FTI’s aquaculture trainings in relation with the needs of the national aquaculture operators (ponds, tanks and cages), with special emphasis of those active on freshwater in the Lake Victoria basin.

-Developed a proposal of a practical aquaculture curriculum for the institution considering its potential further regular syllabi and complementary short courses needed for providing the skills and knowledge demanded by the sector.

-Developed a proposal of the equipment that the Institution needs to purchase and install for properly delivering the proposed curriculum, with the assistance of FoodTechAfrica via FAO/TrueFish.

Nov 2020 to Mar 2021

Uganda

UNFAO

Bernard Adrien

Tel. 064*******

*******.*******@*****.***

Small-scale fisheries development expert

Best Practices in small scale fisheries-Uganda Study

A wide range of practices in the post-harvest fisheries sector in Africa exist and have been reviewed in Phase 1 of this project activity. These relate to: infrastructure (landing sites, processing areas, markets), the adoption of new/improved technology, value addition, byproducts, market information and market access and access to important services such as microfinance. As a consequence, a number of evidence-based good practices have been selected for further investigation.

Using the Best Practices Phase 1 report and in conjunction with the international consultant and FAO project team, conducted primary data collection in Uganda focused on validating and understanding more thoroughly selected good practices, which have the potential to generate significant positive change within the project. More specifically, developed a draft set of questions and / or a checklists for interviews and field visits, and investigated the:

i. design, use & management of fish landing sites and fish processing facilities, especially those associated with the ICEIDA supported Fish Landing Site (FLS) infrastructure (on Lakes Kyoga and Albert).

ii. adoption, management and maintenance of improved technology and the ways in which the technology can be adopted and replicated. This would include the role that legislation, bylaws can play in promoting the adoption of improved practices and technology.

iii. production of value-added small-pelagic products products currently marketed in Uganda and design a market survey to identify and characterise small-pelagic value added products currently on sale and the requirements, benefits and challenges of value addition.

May 2020 to July 2020

Mogadishu, Somalia

UNFAOSO Department:

FRSOM

John Purvis

Email : ****.******@***.***

International Fisheries Consultant

Programme/Project Number: OSRO/SOM/609/EC : Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia and direct supervision of the Fisheries Officer, I played the key part of the implementing team to ensure timely delivery of project results to an international standard and in line with national goals and objectives. More specifically the duties and responsibilities included:

oFacilitating and supporting all aspects of programme implementation in Somalia;

oActed as Focal Point and first point of contact for the programme for stakeholders and interested parties from the field;

oMaintained strong working relationships with all stakeholders (particularly Ministries and co-operatives, local authorities, elders etc) in Somalia and ensure their active involvement with programme interventions;

oEnsured regular communications with Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) at State and Federal level, to integrate FAO lead activities harmoniously within the development plans and objectives of the Ministries;

oEstablished dialogue with fishermen, fisherwomen, fish vendors, fisher folk associations and coastal communities in general, to develop an understanding of local requirements, constraints and issues to be consider through project activities;

oSupported the strengthening of women’s groups in fisheries in coastal communities recognizing their role in community life and decision-making;

oSupported preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of LoAs/LoUs with Service Providers;

oSupervised and supported contracted NGOs implementing project activities in the project area;

oRepresented FAO at public meetings and other gatherings as required;

oWas responsible in the preparation of technical reports, contracts and procurement requisitions;

oConducted participatory field work, research and consultations in coastal fishing communities; Collected, analysed and reported fisheries data;

oFacilitated, usually with other members of the Project Team, meetings and trainings in communities and other locations; Prepared workshop and training reports as was necessary;

oAssisted national staff with all aspects of reporting and monitoring of various project activities;

oAssisted with compliance to FAO procedures for national staff during duty travel and field financial disbursements; Prepared progress reports as well as a final detailed and budgeted project proposal at the end of the assignment to be presented to the FAOR Somalia;

oSupport advocacy activities against piracy in project locations; Perform other related duties as required.

January 2020 to April 2020

Entebbe, Uganda

EC ' European

Commission/ Agriconsulting Europe S.A.

Av. de Tervuren 36

B-1040 Brussels

Email:

******************@*********.**

Tel. +322*******

Evaluation Expert KE2

Euros 450 daily fee

Mid Term Evaluation of the Support to Promoting Commercial Aquaculture Project in Uganda (PESCA) Project under taken by Agriconsulting Europe SA, part of the EURATA consortium, under framework contract: FWC SIEA 2018 – Lot 1: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Resilience (EuropeAid/138778/DH/SER/multi). The general objective of the project was to contribute to a competitive, job-intensive, environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture sector in Uganda; with specific objective of supporting the development of a competitive, jobintensive, environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient aquaculture value chain in a comprehensive manner; and, purpose of improving food and nutrition security, increasing income and improving livelihoods, promoting an environmentally sustainable, inclusive and climateresilient socioeconomic development, focusing on a market-oriented aquaculture value chain targeting the national and regional markets, and focusing on smallholders and smallholders’ associations.

Three specified result areas (outputs) of the Action included: R1: A sound policy and regulatory framework developed (including in terms of promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, mitigating climate change/environmental impacts and contributing to climate change adaptation) and effectively enforced; R2: Production and productivity of aquaculture fish and fish products enhanced, giving priority to locally developed environmentally sustainable practices and focusing on smallholder and rural livelihoods and the formation of gender-responsive producer groups; R3: Post-harvest losses are reduced and marketing opportunities for aquaculture fish and fish products created. The evaluation (MTE) provided the EUD, interested stakeholders and the GoU with: An overall independent assessment of the past performance of the PESCA Project, with particular attention paid to its intermediate results measured against its expected objectives; and the reasons underpinning such results; Key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve current and future Actions. The evaluation served to understand the performance of the Action (the PESCA Project), its enabling factors and those hampering a proper delivery of results in order to adjust its design or implementing modalities. The evaluation assessed the Action using the five standard DAC14 evaluation criteria, namely: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and 'perspectives of’ / ‘early signs of’ impact. The EU added value – namely the extent to which the Action brings additional benefits to what would have resulted from Member States' interventions only; and, The coherence of the Action itself, with the EU strategy in the country and with other EU policies and Member State Actions, and other development partners such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, IFAD and FAO. Whether gender, environment and climate change were mainstreamed; the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)15 and their inter-linkages were identified; If the principle of Leave No-One Behind and the rights-based approach methodology was followed in the identification/formulation documents and the extent to which they were reflected in the implementation of the Action, its governance and monitoring. A total of 35 conclusions were presented, organised by DAC evaluation criterion. These were presented in general order of importance and priority, and related directly to the answers to evaluation questions presented in the main report. A total of six key lessons learnt from the MTE have been collated that it is hoped will support the decision making process, improve performance and promote the achievement of better results.

1st Feb – 1st September 2019

(60 working days over a period

of 90 days)

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