Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) Facilitator

CTG Global UAE - Committed To Good

Map fishing practices and seasons:

• Identify the main fishing practices used by fishers from Khor Umeira.
• Document the main fishing seasons and key species targeted.

Count fishing units and fishers:

• Obtain an accurate count of the number of boats operating from Khor Umeira.
• Estimate the average number of fishers per boat.

Record external fishing presence

• Record the number of fishers and boats from other areas that land their catch at Khor Umeira.

Capture basic catch and price information

• Record daily catch information for selected days during the assignment period.
• Record the prices being paid for different species at the landing site.

Map buyers and basic market channels

• Identify the main buyers purchasing from the Khor Umeira landing site.
• Describe basic marketing channels as observed (e.g. whether fish is sold locally, transported to other towns, etc.).

Map existing cooperatives and their dynamics

• Identify active cooperatives linked to the fishery.
• Record who their leaders are and estimate the number of members per cooperative.
• Document what services or benefits they offer to fishers.
• Describe relationships and dynamics between different cooperatives.

Map women s involvement in the fishery sector

• Identify any roles played by women in processing, trading, support services or decision-making related to fisheries
• Note any women s groups or informal networks involved in fisheries-related activities.

Explore community views on alternative livelihoods

• Listen to and document community views on what alternative or complementary livelihood mechanisms might be feasible to reduce reliance on artisanal fishing.
• Ensure that discussions are clearly framed as exploratory, without making promises or commitments on behalf of UNDP.

Identify local leaders and influencers

• Identify key formal and informal leaders and influential individuals within the community.
• Note their roles, spheres of influence and attitudes towards the Fisheries Management Plan.

Assess the role of institutions and other actors

• Assess the level of involvement and influence of local authorities and GAF representatives at the local level.
• Identify other relevant actors (such as private sector actors, cooperatives, community groups and others) and their influence on community dynamics and fisheries-related decisions.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the SFISH Project Manager.