Tenders are invited for Consultancy to Develop Community-Based Early Warning Systems for Ttwca Scope of Work The Scope of Work is to Develop a Community-Based Early Warning System for Ranches and Conservancies within Ttwca. Specifically: To Conduct a Needs and Risk Assessment, and Hazard Mapping for a Community-Based Early Warning System for Ttwca. To Design, Develop, and Validate a Community-Based Early Warning Framework and System for Ttwca Considering Factors Such as Geographic Features, Prevalent Threats, Communication Infrastructure, and Community Dynamics. Assessing Vulnerabilities: Conduct an in-Depth Analysis to Identify and Assess the Vulnerabilities and Risks Faced by the Communities and Wildlife within the Ttwca Region, Particularly Concerning Natural Disasters and Human-Wildlife Conflicts. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with Local Communities, Ttwca Members, Government Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos), and Other Stakeholders to Gather Any Existing Data, Insights, Perspectives, and Local Knowledge regarding Existing Early Warning Systems, Community Dynamics, and Traditional Practices for Disaster Management. Technology Assessment: Evaluate the Existing Technological Infrastructure, including Communication Networks, Weather Monitoring Systems, and Information Dissemination Channels, to Determine the Feasibility of Integrating Modern Technology into the Early Warning System. Identifying Suitable Tools for Data Collection, Transmission, and Analysis, with a Focus on Affordability, Accessibility, and Ease of Use for Local Communities Pilot Testing: Conduct Pilot Testing of the Developed Early Warning System in Collaboration with Selected Conservancies/Ranches within the Ttwca Region to Assess its Functionality, Effectiveness, and Relevance. Gather Feedback from Stakeholders to Inform Any Necessary Adjustments or Improvements. Integration and Sustainability: Explore Opportunities for Integrating the Developed Early Warning System into Existing Conservation and Community Development Initiatives within the Ttwca Region. Provide Recommendations for Long-Term Sustainability, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement of the System. Developing Protocols and Procedures for Incident Reporting, Response Coordination, and Information Sharing among Stakeholders. Conducting Capacity-Building Sessions and Training Workshops for Community Members, Conservancy Staff, and Other Relevant Stakeholders on the Implementation and Operation of the Early Warning System. Drafting a Comprehensive Implementation Plan, including Timelines, Budget Estimates, and Resource Requirements for Deploying and Sustaining (Sustainability Mechanism) the Early Warning Systems. Providing Ongoing Support and Monitoring during the Initial Implementation Phase to Address Any Challenges and Ensure the Effectiveness of the System. How to apply Interested candidates should send their technical and financial proposals (not exceeding 15 pages), CVs (demonstrating their qualification, competency, and experience in undertaking similar assignments), company profile, two recent references, and their availability to supplierea@ifaw.org and jobs@ttwcakenya.com CC: info@ttwcakenya.com with the subject as COMMUNITY-BASED EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR TAITA TAVETA WILDLIFE not later than CoB Tuesday, 30th April 2024 Closing Date: 30 Apr 2024 Type: Consultancy Themes: Climate Change and Environment/Disaster Management Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4055268/consultancy-develop-community-based-early-warning-systems-ttwca
