REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(TO ENGAGE A CONSULTANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BLUE ECONOMY POLICY AND DRAFT BILL)
ASSIGNMENT: BLUE ECONOMY POLICY & DRAFT BILL CONSULTANT
REFERENCE NO.: UG/BLUE-ECONOMY/REOI/12/2025
The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL), in collaboration with the Department of Marine and Fisheries Sciences under the Ocean Governance, Research and Development Project (OGP), is initiating a key national effort to strengthen Ghana’s ocean governance framework. As part of this mandate, the Project seeks to develop a comprehensive Blue Economy Policy and a Draft Bill to support the creation of an integrated, forward-looking legal and institutional framework for Ghana’s Blue Economy.
With mounting pressure on Ghana’s coastal and marine environment from pollution and galamsey-related runoff to ecosystem decline and overlapping institutional mandates, the need for a unified national direction has become increasingly urgent. A clear and coordinated policy and legal framework is crucial to unlocking the full economic potential of ocean-based sectors such as fisheries, shipping, energy, and marine biotechnology, while ensuring sustainability, environmental protection, and inclusive growth. The Consultant will work closely with a team of experts to develop a practical, coherent, and nationally responsive Policy and Draft Bill that advances national development priorities and reflects international best practices.
The University of Ghana now invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified individuals to serve as the Blue Economy Policy and Draft Bill Consultant. The selection shall follow the procedures of the Public Procurement Act, 2023 (Act 663), as amended by Act 914 (2016), using the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method.
Eligible applicants must submit an Expression of Interest indicating the following:
- A profile demonstrating experience in policy development, legislative drafting, ocean governance, environmental law, or related fields.
- A brief outline of the Consultant’s approach, understanding of the assignment, and strategy for delivering the Policy and Draft Bill.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
EOIs must also be accompanied by copies of the following:
- Business Registration Certificate
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (up to October 2025)
- VAT/GRA Certificate
- Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate (up to October 2025)
- Current Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Registration Certificate
- Any other relevant professional certifications
Additional information may be obtained from the address below between 09:00 and 17:00 GMT, Monday to Friday:
The Coordinator
Ocean Governance, Research and Development Project (OGP)
No. 22 East Legon, opposite Vikings Hostel
Telephone No: 0555 873 339 / 0244 741 375 / 0554 216 693
Email: ogp@ug.edu.gh
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra
The College Materials Office
College of Humanities
Kwadzo Ebli Senanu Building
Ground Floor, Opposite College Finance Office
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra
Expressions of Interest must be delivered in hard copy to both addresses above and emailed to the contact information provided no later than 5:00 pm GMT on Monday, 16th February 2026.
