Full report LR.pdf - DLIST Benguela

NACOMA Project - Preparation phaseRapid Assessment of the Development Plans, Biodiversity Conservation Projects and Socio-Economic Situation of the Namib Coastal Regions· A description of ongoing and planned conservation and management plans/projects of priorityconservation areas in each region (or lack thereof);· A compilation of the threats from the development plans and/or other activities, to the identifiedconservation sites and biodiversity hotspots;· A description of critical cross-cutting issues/concerns that are perceived to be contributing tounsustainable coastal development and affecting biodiversity conservation in the Namib coast.· A set of recommendation as to how the NACOMA project can support the regions to bestintervene and/or to address these issues.The draft report would be presented to the ICZMC for comments and questions. Comments and inputreceived would be incorporated before final submission of the report.5. DurationApproximately 1.5 month (~33 days effective)6. Paymenta) Upon submission of an inception report, 10% of total contract value will be paid.b) Upon submission of the first draft report 110 , 40% of total contract value will be paid.c) Upon submission of a final report incorporating comments received, 50% of total contract value willbe paid.7. QualificationsThe consultant should have more than 5 years of relevant experience and a post graduate education insociology and/or biology or other relevant education. Should be experienced in carrying out similarassignments.8. Expression of interestInterested individuals or teams are requested to submit their covering letter and a detailed CV orportfolios to the Project Coordinator, Mr. Timoteus Mufeti, Erongo Regional Council, 461 TobiasHainyeko Street, Swakopmund, Tel. (064) 403905, Fax 064 412701, Email: tmufeti@iway.na. Forfurther information, also contact Mr. Timoteus Mufeti. Applications may be submitted by post, hand oremail to Timoteus Mufeti, but applications sent by fax will not be considered. Only short listedapplicants will be contacted, and documents cannot be returned.a) 110 The first draft of the proposed program should be circulated to key stakeholders for review,comments, and input. Comments should be addressed and incorporated into the final report.66