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

Request for proposals are invited for Consultancy for Assessment of Smart Competencies, Training and Resource Needs across the BLF Lower Mekong Landscape Pre-Assessment A detailed budget & travel/work plan, ensuring sufficient time all three countries all PA sites (the budget include consultancy fee, all travel, accommodation subsistence costs the duration the work); A list individuals/positions that need be engaged (this include PA CPA rangers, managers directors, provincial national level government departments, civil society partners operating sites, relevant BLF staff; An initial protocol (to finalised upon contract) assessing site personnel competencies ensure it aligned the SMART competency register well the International Ranger Federation global rangers competencies framework; An initial protocol (to finalised upon contract) protocol assessing government understanding the purpose use SMART well of interest incentivising resourcing its implementation following 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