UNDP Jobs - 42876- Consultant- Trainer Community Forestry Management

Consultant- Trainer Community Forestry Management

Location :

Colombo, SRI LANKA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

03-Feb-2014

Application Deadline :

14-Jan-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

5 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

5 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Community Forestry Management (CFM) approach has been identified as one of the best models for the sustainable management of forest resources and livelihood improvement of the local communities. The CFM recognizes that economic alternatives are necessary if communities are to stop unsustainable exploitation of forest resources. Furthermore, the approach recognizes that the communities are themselves in the best position to protect the forest from illegal or unsustainable practices.

Community Forest Management in Sri Lanka is being implemented in Sri Lanka by the Forest Department. The Government of Australia has extended support since 2003. The first Australian assisted CFM effort was the “Sri Lanka Australia Natural Resources Management Programme – SLANRMP (2003-2009) and the second phase is the programme is the current Sri Lanka Community Forestry Programme – SLCFP (2012-2016). The present SLCFP programme is being implemented in 17 districts in Sri Lanka with the technical support of UNDP.

There are a number of educational modules developed on CFM through SLANRMP including CFM planning. These material need updating to the current context and Forest Dept. staff needs to be trained on the concept of CFM planning.

Scope

The Consultant- Trainer will work with the Forest Department to achieve the tasks detailed under the Responsibilities section of the Terms of Reference.

Objective:

Update/Revise the CFM Planning modules developed during SLANRMP and provide a refresher course on the 4th, 5th and 6th modules of Community level Forest Management Planning Process.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant- Trainer will be responsible for performing the following tasks under the guidance of the Senior Deputy Conservator of Forests-Community Forestry and Extension:

Revise the resource materials in consultation with the Forest Department

Incorporate the new adult training technologies into the modules;
Incorporate any technical developments.

Conduct refresher training course for 25 selected officers of the Forest Department on following themes;

Competency Development and Training Needs Assessment;
Curriculum Development Planning and Skills Training Methodologies;
Manual Production, Presentation and Training Evaluations.

Competencies

Proven substantive expertise in adult training technologies;
Strong capacity for discussion / workshop facilitation;
Consistently ensures timeliness and quality of work ;
Excellent coordination and team working skills;
Demonstrated analytical, communication and report writing skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Higher education (a degree) in forestry, community development or related field; or
Secondary level education with relevant years of experience.

Experience

Minimum 05 years professional experience with a degree ;or
Minimum 10 years of professional experience with secondary level education;
Proven experience in result based management systems;
Proven experience in training modules development on forestry, community development or related subject areas.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English.
Good knowledge of Sinhala and / or Tamil essential.