The Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia: Safe migration for decent work in the blue economy is a EU-funded initiative of the UN led by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The project seeks to engage a consultant to provide technical assistance to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in reviewing the Rules and Regulations governing the recruitment and placement of migrant fishers in line with ILO international labour standards, including the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) and the Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181). The main expected outputs from the assessment are as follows: Inception report outlining the proposed approach and an initial bibliography. Meeting notes and transcripts summarizing discussions with DMW on challenges faced by migrant fishers and proposed policy interventions. Revised draft SEC incorporating stakeholder feedback. Draft regulations governing the recruitment and placement of migrant fishers. Documentation of Meetings with stakeholders, including recommendations for SEC adoption. The duration of the consultancy is 35 non-consecutive working days between 15 April to 30 November 2025.  Interested individuals are requested to submit the following by e-mail ([email protected]) on or before 30 March 2025: A brief technical proposal addressing the challenges faced by migrant fishers who do not have a Standard Employment Contract and how the consultant plans to engage key stakeholders to deliver the outputs, including work plan and estimated workdays Financial proposal: indicative day rate and total lump sum in USD including a breakdown of costs. Resume/Curriculum vitae