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Re-advertisement - Wildlife Management/HWC-IWT Expert for the Integrated approach to proactive management of human-wildlife conflict and wildlife crime in hotspot landscapes in Namibia (Namibia GEF 7 GWP PPG)

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UNDP GEF

Location :

Windhoek main station, with possibility for project site consultations, NAMIBIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

02-Sep-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 weeks with submission of all final deliverables by end December 2019

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

Project Title: Integrated approach to proactive management of human-wildlife conflict and wildlife crime in hotspot landscapes in Namibia (Namibia GEF 7 GWP PPG)

This project sets out to incentivize conservation in selected Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC)/illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) hotspot landscapes by addressing the twin challenges of human wildlife conflict and wildlife crime in pro-active and integrated ways that generate benefits for rural communities from wildlife-based value chains. Through the adoption of these approaches, critical populations of high-value and at-risk wildlife species will be more strategically and effectively managed to reduce threats to their survival, and coexistence between wildlife and HWC-resilient communities will be incentivized, with increased benefits flowing to affected communities. The project will also work to enhance coordination, cooperation and knowledge-sharing to enable integrated and proactive management of HWC and wildlife crime, and build the HWC-IWT community of practice, both locally and regionally. The project is structured around four Components: (1) Management, prevention and mitigation of HWC; (2) Combating poaching and protecting wildlife populations; (3) Building the wildlife economy; and (4) Knowledge management, stakeholder coordination and M&E. Its strategy is centred on socially-inclusive multi-stakeholder collaboration at national, regional and local scales; evidence-driven decision-making and management approaches (based on integrated social, economic and ecological research); implementation of innovative, fit-for-purpose technologies and best-practices that enhance capacity for prevention and management of wildlife crime and human-wildlife conflict; and entrepreneurship and sustainable business models that enable rural communities to gain greater benefits from wildlife conservation through diversified value chains. The project will operate in three broad areas in which there is both a high incidence of HWC and risk of IWT, but good potential to build rural livelihoods based on a vibrant wildlife-based economy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Role: The Wildlife Management specialist will work closely with the International Team Leader to lead the project development process at the national level, and will be specifically responsible for conducting baseline assessments and technical studies to inform Components 1 and 2 of the project, as well as contributing to other assessments, as determined by the Team Leader.

The following lists the overall responsibilities and deliverables that will be expected from the consultant. Note that the UNDP PPG Initiation Plan provides further and more detailed guidance regarding the tasks and responsibilities of the PPG team and must be followed accordingly.

Duties of the Wildlife Management Expert will include:

Preparatory Technical Studies and Reviews (Component A): Prepare inputs and support the required analyses/studies under Components 1 and 2, as agreed with the PPG Team Leader, and working in collaboration with the other consultants. Studies which this consultant must lead or contribute to include:

Determine current numbers and types of HWC incidents in the targeted landscapes, with data disaggregated by HWC-implicated species and location, and establish the baseline on wildlife movements (of targeted HWC-implicated species) in the targeted landscapes
Determine current response rates to incidents of HWC, to contribute to development of targets for improvement in the project lifespan
Establish resourcing needs for establishment of HWC Rapid Reaction Units in each of the three target landscapes
Establish equipment, operating and capacity development needs (and costs) to develop a fully-functional National HWC Coordination Centre
Conduct an assessment and feasibility study in the target landscapes to identify and prioritize the types of HWC-preventive measures to be installed at selected HWC-hotspot sites.
Determine the research, training, field equipment and operational requirements to enable implementation, monitoring and further refinement of species-specific HWC management plans.

Collate current baseline data on illegal off-take of high-value species (to be identified in conjunction with officials of the MET, but should include at least elephants, rhinos and pangolins
Establish current effectiveness and efficiency of anti-poaching patrolling in the three hotspot landscapes
Determine staffing, equipment and operational needs (e.g. communications equipment and systems, data collection and monitoring systems) and costs to render Anti-Poaching Control Centres fully-effective and assess the feasibility of expanding the network of Anti-Poaching Centres to address any gaps in coverage
Assess current status and future needs of APUs in the three hotspot landscapes
Assess current levels of protected area management effectiveness using the METT in the three hotspot landscapes and identify and develop a resourcing plan for training, equipment and operational requirements for management and monitoring of high-risk, high-value species (including elephants, pangolins, rhinos) in accordance with science-based species management plans

Formulation of the ProDoc, CEO Endorsement Request and Mandatory and Project Specific Annexes (Component B): Prepare inputs and support the development of final PPG deliverables, as agreed with the PPG Team Leader, but including at least:

Based on the studies above, prepare inputs for the baseline/situational analysis for the full-size project (FSP),with specific reference to Components 1 and 3. This will include a precise definition of baseline projects, activities, budgets, goals and co-financial links to GEF outcomes; definition of GEF incremental value per outcome and output; and presentation of results of the incremental cost-analysis in matrices
Support the stakeholder analysis and consultations and ensure that they are complete, comprehensive and gender responsive
Support the preparation of the gender analysis and action plan
Support the action points, including risk assessments, from the UNDP Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP) at the PIF stage (“pre-screening”) are fully implemented during the PPG, and support the iterations of that screening in an iterative fashion throughout the PPG, as appropriate;
Support the identification of the project sites, with documentation of selection criteria (with specific reference to sites related to achievement of outcomes under Components 1 and 3 of the project);

Validation Workshop (Component C):

Contribute to the validation workshop and drafting of the Validation Workshop Report
Support all necessary revisions to the Prodoc documentation that arise during the workshop, as appropriate.

Final Deliverables:

Baseline assessment and feasibility study on HWC in the target landscapes to determine resourcing needs and develop an implementation plan (including a resourcing plan) to implement HWC prevention, mitigation and management measures, in line with the project objective and outcomes
Baseline assessment to assess current efficiency and effectiveness of anti-poaching efforts in the three target landscapes, and to determine resource needs and an implementation plan to strengthen APUS, in line with the project’s objective and outcomes
Completed baseline METTs

Competencies

Competencies in all six categories at level 5.

1. Leadership: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to removes barriers · Creates awareness of substantive opportunities and risks among others · Navigates complex circumstances thoughtfully and is solution-minded

2. Communication and Relationship Management: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others.

3. Innovation: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them · Integrates diverse contributions to formulate coherent approaches · Aligns innovation to service delivery components · Manages prototype / pilot efforts and seeks feedback.

4. People Management: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others.

5. Delivery: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions.

6. Technical Expertise Aggregate: Originate Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Biology or Management; Ecology, or similar

Experiences:

Minimum 8 years of demonstrable experience in the technical area of protected area management, wildlife management, HWC and illegal trade in wildlife; CBNRM
Well-developed and demonstrable analytical and research skills, and capacity to collate and present data systematically and in concise formats
Prior experience of working as part of a project development team on a UNDP-supported, GEF-financed project will be an asset
Practical experience and proficiency in report-writing and presenting technical information in accessible ways
Good interpersonal skills

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English
Fluency in at least one indigenous language spoken in the target landscapes in Namibia

To apply please access UNDP Jobs site http://jobs.undp.org.

Recommended Presentation of Offer;

Completed Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP;
Personal CV or a P11 Personal History form, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and at least three (3) professional references;
Brief description of approach to work/technical proposal of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a proposed methodology on how they will approach and complete the assignment (max 1 page).

Financial proposal:

Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided (based on the number of working days mentioned ToR.

Note:

Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows uploading maximum one document.
Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply;
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested materials.

Incomplete applications will be excluded from further consideration.

To view the full Terms of Reference (TOR) and download letter of confirmation of interest and P11 form, please access the UNDP Procurement Notice site on the below link; Wildlife Management/HWC-IWT Expert

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=57483