Seed Sector & PGRFA Strategy Consultant

Guide Mauritius in strengthening its seed sector and plant genetic resources framework. The consultant will review laws and institutions, assess conservation systems, consult stakeholders, and produce validated status reports, national strategies, costed action plans and operating protocols.

• Review seed-sector policy, legislation, institutions and international obligations
• Assess seed value chains, gene banks, conservation infrastructure and germplasm practices
• Lead workshops, field visits, interviews and stakeholder validation
• Draft seed-sector and PGRFA status reports, strategies and costed action plans
• Develop conservation procedures and access-and-benefit-sharing protocols

• Advanced degree in crop science, seed technology, genetics, plant breeding, biodiversity conservation or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with two additional years
• At least five years of relevant experience in seed systems, plant genetic resources, policy and institutional frameworks
• Working knowledge of English

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