Request for Proposal For Consultancy For Assessment Of Smart Competencies, Training And Resource Needs Across The Bif Lower Mekong Landscape

Request for proposals are invited for Consultancy for Assessment of Smart Competencies, Training and Resource Needs across the BIF Lower Mekong Landscape A detailed budget & travel/work plan, ensuring sufficient time in all three countries and all PA sites (the budget should include the consultancy fee, and all travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for the duration of the work); A list of individuals/positions that will need to be engaged (this should include PA and CPA rangers, managers and directors, provincial and national level government departments, civil society partners operating at sites, relevant BLF staff; An initial protocol (to be finalised upon contract) for assessing site personnel competencies and ensure it is aligned with the SMART competency register as well as the International Ranger Federation global rangers competencies framework; An initial protocol (to be finalised upon contract) protocol for assessing government understanding of the purpose and use of SMART as well as of interest in incentivising and resourcing its implementation following the SMART Competency Register. Required Qualifications & Experience o Advanced degree in conservation biology, environmental science, natural resource management, geography, ecology, or a related field. A focus on biodiversity conservation and/or protected area management would be particularly relevant. o Demonstrated experience in SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) implementation, particularly in protected area management, law enforcement monitoring, and biodiversity conservation. o Expertise in GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and threat monitoring for biodiversity conservation. o Familiarity with the International Ranger Federation Global Rangers Competencies Framework and the SMART Competency Register. o At least 5 years of experience working in or with protected areas or community protected areas, with a focus on management, monitoring, and capacity building. o Experience conducting competency assessments, training needs assessments, and capacity-building initiatives for rangers, government agencies, and community groups. o Proven experience in wildlife conservation, particularly related to threat reduction (e.g., poaching, snare removal, etc.) in tropical forests or similar ecosystems. o Expertise in designing and delivering training programs for biodiversity monitoring, community engagement, and law enforcement in conservation contexts would be an asset. o Experience working in Southeast Asia, particularly in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam, with a focus on biodiversity hotspots such as the Annamite Mountains. o Strong knowledge of local cultural contexts, particularly working with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LCs). o Experience working with government departments, INGOs, civil society organizations, and local communities on conservation projects. o Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proven experience in preparing high-quality technical reports, frameworks, and recommendations for large-scale biodiversity or conservation projects Tender Link : https://www.bongthom.com/job_list.html?category_id=55&order_by=start_date&order_dir=desc