February 2, 2026
TERM OF REFERENCE: CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY
Terms of Reference (TOR):
Consultancy to Design and Deliver Two (2) One-Day Advocacy Workshops for Fishers
| JOB TITLE: | Design and Deliver Two (2) One-Day Advocacy Workshops for Fishers |
| CAMPAIGN CATEGORY: | Fisheries Management |
| REPORTS TO: | Campaign and Policy Director |
| TYPE OF CONTRACT: | Consultancy – Firm/Agency |
| EXPECTED STARTING DATE: | Immediately after signature |
| DURATION: | To be determined with project team |
BACKGROUND:
Oceana is implementing an advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of fishers to effectively engage in advocacy processes related to marine conservation, fisheries management, and policy decision-making. As part of this effort, the organization seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm to design and deliver two (2) one-day advocacy workshops targeting fishers from selected coastal communities. The workshops will focus on building practical advocacy skills, improving understanding of policy and decision-making processes, and empowering participants to confidently represent their interests in national and local forums.
OBJECTIVE:
The overall objective of this consultancy is to design and facilitate two (2) interactive, one-day advocacy workshops tailored to fishers. One workshop should be held in Belize City, and the second location can be decided in discussion with project team.
Specific objectives include:
- Strengthening participants’ understanding of advocacy concepts and strategies
- Building practical skills for engaging decision-makers and institutions
- Enhancing participants’ confidence to participate in policy and management discussions
- Collecting accurate participant data to support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements
SCOPE OF WORK:
The consulting firm or individual will be responsible for the following:
1. Workshop Design and Preparation
- Design a participatory, fisher-appropriate advocacy workshop curriculum for a one-day session
- Adapt content to reflect the local fisheries, policy context, and literacy levels of participants
- Develop training materials, including presentations, handouts, and group exercises
- Coordinate with Oceana to finalize workshop agendas, locations, and logistics
2. Facilitation and Delivery
- Recruit and contract a qualified Lead Facilitator with demonstrated experience in advocacy training, adult learning, and community-based work
- Ensure the Lead Facilitator delivers both workshops to maintain consistency
- Facilitate two (2) one-day workshops using participatory and inclusive methods
- Support and enable meaningful engagement and dialogue among participants
3. Participant Data Collection and Documentation
- Design and administer participant registration forms
- Collect accurate participant data, including (at minimum):
- Name
- Gender
- Community
- Fishery or livelihood type
- Contact information
- Administer pre- and post-workshop assessments or evaluations, as agreed
- Ensure participant’s written approval to capture images of participants
- Ensure informed consent and confidentiality of participant information
4. Reporting
- Prepare a brief report for each workshop, including:
- Overview of activities conducted
- Number and profile of participants (disaggregated by gender and community)
- Key discussion points and outcomes
- Participant feedback and lessons learned
- Submit a final consolidated report covering both workshops
- Work closely with the Fisher’s representatives and the Oceana team; and participate in meetings to share progress of activities as agreed.
DELIVERABLES:
The consultant shall provide the following:
- Workshop curriculum and agenda (submitted in advance for approval)
- Training materials (presentations, handouts, exercises)
- Completed participant registration forms and datasets
- Pre- and post-workshop evaluation results
- Two brief workshop reports
- One final consolidated report
TIMELINE:
The consultancy is expected to be completed over a period of approximately 2 months, including preparation, delivery of the two workshops, and reporting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The consultant or consulting firm should demonstrate:
- Proven experience delivering advocacy or capacity-building workshops for community groups, preferably fishers or coastal communities
- Strong understanding of fisheries, marine conservation, or natural resource governance
- Experience in adult learning and participatory facilitation
- Capacity to collect, manage, and report participant data accurately
The proposed Lead Facilitator should have:
- Demonstrated experience facilitating advocacy or policy-related workshops
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish, with demonstrated experience delivering workshops, presentations, and trainings in both languages.
- Experience working with fisherfolk or grassroots communities
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Consultant or teams should submit:
- A technical proposal outlining their approach
- A financial proposal detailing estimated costs
- CVs of key personnel involved
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Applications must be submitted by February 13th, 2026, to Jacinta Usher at jusher@oceana.org.
