Historique
- The promotion of governance frameworks for the expansion, consolidation and sustainability of Cape Verde’s National PA system;
- The strengthening of management effectiveness at selected terrestrial and marine PAs, where sites include 4 terrestrial PAs (totalling 13,157 ha) on Santo Antão, Fogo and São Vicente Islands, and 19 MPAs on Boavista and Sal (comprehending 31,320 ha of both exclusively marine areas and coastal/marine areas); and
- Community mobilization & local capacity building for sustainable resource management within and surrounding PAs.
- Initial geo-referencing studies for 8 targeted protected areas;
- Baseline studies of state of ecosystems and biological resources in PAs
- Baseline studies on resource use, ownership, socio-economic conditions and trends;
- Detailed analyses to support strategy development for ecotourism, alternative livelihoods and payment services;
- Threats and Barriers study.
Stakeholder consultation and engagement:
- PPG inception workshops
- Outreach to stakeholders within and adjacent to the targeted PAs and MPAs;
- Initiate negotiations on institutional arrangements and co-financing requirements;
- Report on stakeholder involvement, current capacities, including preparation of a stakeholder matrix.
Capacity assessment for management of terrestrial and marine PAs:
- Assess initial terr. PA and MPAs management capacity needs;
- Carry out initial studies of PA financing issues;
- Analyze existing and potential legal and policy frameworks and define the institutional capacities required to support PA management;
- Finalize negotiations on institution and co-financing arrangements;
- Application of the UNDP-GEF Capacity Development and PA Financial Scorecards.
Project costing and M&E planning:
- Contracting of the consulting team;
- Mission by the International consultants;
- Define Incremental Cost Analysis;
- Outline project schedule;
- Assess and define project budget requirements;
- Apply SO1 or SO2 Tracking Tools;
- Project Development Summary Workshop;
- FSP finalization and submission
Devoirs et responsabilités
- Prepare initial analysis of existing and potential PA financing;
- Analysis of current and potential PA funding in Cape Verde, of the costs for effective PA management, and of the gap between funds available and funds needed;
- Analysis of potential funding strategies and mechanisms for PAs in Cape Verde;
- Assess cost-effectiveness and incrementality of proposed FSP activities;
- Analysis of financial planning and management systems and capacities at the level of PA institutions and individuals PAs and;
- Complete the UNDP-GEF PA Finance Scorecard.
Compétences
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to communicate complex, technical information to technical and general audiences;
- Skill in negotiating effectively in sensitive situations;
- Skill in achieving results through persuading, influencing and working with others;
- Skill in facilitating meetings effectively and efficiently and to resolve conflicts as they arise
Qualifications et expériences requises
- Extensive knowledge of protected area issues, including financial, legal and policy frameworks, PA financial management effectiveness (including community involvement and capacity issues), PA planning (including business planning);
- Hold an advanced degree in economics or management finance with preference given to those with professional experience in conservation work including consistent specialization in issues of PAs and MPAs;
- Have at least 5 years of proven experience in the mentioned field and;
- Demonstrated track record of relevant production in the mentioned area (publications, project proposals, reports)
- Previous experience with GEF project development is an advantage
- Mastery of written English is a requirement, as the key deliverables will be in English
- Working knowledge of Portuguese (or alternatively Spanish) is a clear advantage, as many of the reports to be analysed are only available in Portuguese