Place of work: The study will primarily involve desktop research and analysis, supported by targeted interviews and information gathered through the regional workshops
Start Date: September 25, 2021
Finish Date: February 28, 2022
Background information to the Services/Goods to be supplied
WWF, the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Consultant for the USAID-funded Mekong for the Future project activity to be based in one of the five WWF Greater Mekong country offices (Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Myanmar).
The Mekong for the Future is a three-year project that will support natural resources governance and transparency across the Greater Mekong through strengthening civil society's ability to engage in natural resource governance and improving their access to, and understanding of, environmental data from public and private sources. The project will strengthen the ability of civil society organizations in the region to coordinate their activities, improve their ability to advocate for and monitor environmental policies, increase transparency and improve their use of environmental data.
Specific Services/Goods the Supplier will provide, including methodology and related information
The consultant will lead the process to develop a foundational knowledge product on inclusive and resilient linear infrastructure to ensure the sustainability of infrastructure investments, adaptive capacity, ecosystem integrity and social resilience of communities and beneficiaries in Asia. This report will serve as guidance on sustainable, resilient, and inclusive linear infrastructure in the context of Asia and provide a glimpse of the opportunities and the revenue case of investing in infrastructure that is climate-informed and responsible. .
The detailed process of report, expected outputs and payment terms are expressed in details at https://wwf.panda.org/jobs_wwf/?3506441/Consultant-for-developing-a-Study-on-Inclusive-and-Resilient-Linear-Infrastructure-in-Asia
Qualification required for the consultant:
International experience in working with/in more than one of the Greater Mekong/South Asia sub region countries
Good knowledge and experience in environmental law and infrastructure planning, finance and development processes
Previous experience on similar assignments
Good knowledge of biodiversity and conservation aspects of developmental planning
High sense of responsibility and commitment
Able to complete the task according to the deadline**
Fluent spoken and written English**
How to apply:
Application from interested Consultant (s) should include:
(i) Letter of expression of interest, highlighting both sectorial and regional experience in the areas relevant to the project;
(ii) Technical proposal including the design of the process and methodology, timeline
(iii) Financial proposal;
(iv) A detailed CV that will be involved in the project, highlighting their experience in similar projects and referees.
Interested applicants are required to submit their electronic copies of application by mailing to vacancy.mm@wwf.org.mm
This application is open to the Consultant Firms and Individuals as well.
Closing Date: 7th September 2021 (Tuesday)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.