118/119 Biodiversity and Tropical Forest Assessment for Angola

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have knowledge of and be responsible for collecting background information andreporting on Angola’s vegetation ecology, tropical forest threats and root causes,forestry industries, and opportunities to mitigate threats. S/he will also report onforestry institutions, including policies, laws, and regulatory issues that relate toforestry and biodiversity conservation in Angola.Estimated LOE: Team member will contribute 26 days on this assignment, including3 days for preparation, 11 workdays in Angola, 8 days for follow-up and reportwriting, and 4 days for travel. LOE will be provided separately through the U.S.Forest Service International Program.Local technical and administrative assistance (1 or 2 persons): Senior-level protectedareas specialist with demonstrated experience in/knowledge of Angolan protectedareas, wetlands, rivers and coastal ecosystems -- in particular mangroves, the policyand legal frameworks governing environmental management in Angola, the analysisof relevant policies, biodiversity threats, opportunities, tourism and extractiveindustries. The local technical specialist has good contacts within Angolangovernment agencies, NGOs, international donors, and private sector preferred. S/hewill arrange meetings with government ministries, local NGOs and other relevantorganizations and to arrange all logistical support including car hire and chauffeur,hotel reservations and airport pick up/drop off. Estimated LOE for local technicalassistance includes: 2 days for preparation, 11 workdays in Angola, and 2 days forfollow-up and report writing. Total estimated LOE: 15 days or up to 30 days.VII. Duration of Assignment, Level of Effort and SupervisionMeetings, phone calls, and preparatory research will take place in December prior todeparture for Angola. Work in Angola will take place from February 11-22, 2008. Asix-day in-country work week is authorized for this consultancy. The consultancy willbe carried out during the period of o/a February 11 – March 1, 2008. About 11 dayswill be in Angola, 8 days preparation and wrap-up, and 4 days travel. Theinternational consultant will oversee the work of the local-hire consultants. Theconsultants will work under the technical direction of the USAID/Angola programofficer team leader of the analysis team and the MEO. The regional environmentaladvisor based at USAID/Southern Africa, Pretoria/South Africa, will have an advisoryrole, to the extent available.VIII. Illustrative Budget (IQC: Direct Contract rates used)IX. Supporting documentation• Angola - Biodiversity. Convention on Biological Diversity, October 2007.www.cbd.int/countries/default.shtml?country=ao• Best practices for biodiversity and tropical forest assessments ChemonicsInternational Inc., USAID/EGAT/Office of Agriculture. April 2005. 28 pp.(508 KB), PN-ADE-673. http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADE673.pdf• Earthtrends Biodiversity and Protected Areas,www.earthtrends.wri.org/gsearch.php?kw=angola&action=results54 118/119 BIODIVERSITY AND TROPICAL FOREST ASSESSMENT FOR ANGOLA
• Hirji, R., et al. “Defining and Mainstreaming Environmental Sustainability inWater Resources Management in Southern Africa.” SADC, IUCN, SARDC,and World Bank/IBRD. Maeru/Harare/Washington D.C. 318 pp., 2002• Red List of Threatened Species, October 2007 National Biodiversity StrategicAction Plan – 2007-2012. IUCN. www.iucnredlist.org/• SADC Facts and Figures 2000 [booklet].• Tropical forestry and biodiversity (FAA 118 and 119) analyses: lessonslearned and best practices from recent USAID experience. (655 KB)Associates in Rural Development, Inc. USAID/EGAT/Office of Environmentand Natural Resources. September 2005. 74 pp., PN-ADE-195.http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADE195.pdf• USAID/Angola FAA 118/119 Environmental Analysis, March 2006.www.encapafrica.org/documents/biofor/Angola%20FAA%20118-119%20Analysis%20Mar%2013_06.doc118/119 BIODIVERSITY AND TROPICAL FOREST ASSESSMENT FOR ANGOLA 55
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ACRONYMSCITESConvention on Internat
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The Status and Trends of Tropical F
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environmental consciousness of the
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SECTION A. INTRODUCTIONA1. Legal Re
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