Myanmar: Consultant Team for Scoping Study for Biodiversity and High Conservation Values (HCVs)

Objectives of Scoping Study

The objectives of the scoping study for biodiversity surveys and HCV assessments are:

1. To gain a good understanding of the state of knowledge about biodiversity and HCVs in the Tanintharyi Region targeting selected forest areas through desk review
2. To mobilize a team of experienced technical specialist to carry out scoping studies for five forested areas
3. To document local knowledge from interviews with key stakeholders
4. To complete field surveys in selected forest areas using transects
5. To complete an analysis of field data and information
6. To document findings for each forest area and include these area findings in an integrated report. Final integrated report should be organized so that sections for each of the 5 forested areas can be extracted as stand-alone reports.

Qualifications of Team Members

· Relevant Bachelor Degree or Graduate Degree

· 5 years of experience in area of specialization including field surveys

· Understanding of concepts of High Conservation Values and importance sustainable agriculture and forestry products is an asset.

· Fluency in written and spoken Myanmar language and good English skills

Deliverables

The following deliverables are required:

1. Soft or hard copies of relevant references materials from desk review
2. Minutes of meetings and consultants. Copies of any questionnaires used during consultations
3. Draft Report with 2-3 page executive summary. Each surveyed area should have its own analysis and narrative which can be extracted as a separate stand-alone report.
4. Final Report responding to feedback from WWF

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Closing Date: 30 May 2019 (Thursday)

Interested applicants may submit their proposal, clearly stating their fit for this position, together with expected consultancy fee (including breakdown) and CVs to vacancy.mm@wwf.org.mm or deliver to WWF Myanmar office at 15C Than Taman Street, Dagon Township, Yangon.

For additional information or clarification you can email to garry.shea@wwf.org.mm

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.