The successful Consultant will assist the Fish Compact Coordinator; conduct a systematic and comprehensive review of scientific and grey literature related to L. miodon, small pelagic fisheries, and lake fisheries management, with a focus on Lake Kivu. This includes, but is not limited to: ecology, biology, and population dynamics; Fisheries exploitation patterns and stock assessment approaches; Governance systems, co-management frameworks, and sustainability pathways; Socio-economic dimensions and value chain dynamics; The consultant will also support the design and implementation of primary data collection, including structured surveys, in-depth interviews, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs); conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and contribute to robust interpretation of findings within ecological, fisheries, and socio-economic contexts; assist in the coordination of field activities, including logistical planning, stakeholder engagement, and data collection campaigns; facilitate and contribute to stakeholder consultations, capacity-building initiatives, and community engagement processes; prepare a comprehensive, publication-quality review and analytical report aligned with international scientific and technical standards.