Maasai Wilderness Conversation Trust Request for Proposals for Consultants in Kenya

Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (MWCT) received support from GEF5 to implement a project titled Enhancing Conservation in the Productive Southern Kenya Range lands through Landscape Approach’.

In this project, MWCT plans to facilitate the development of Kuku Group Ranch Land Use Plan (covering both Kuku a and Kuku Group Ranches, an area of approximately 283,000 acres) through a community driven process.

Throughout the process, community awareness and consultative meetings shall be conducted to receive inputs and give feedback in order to ensure full community ownership of the process outputs.

MWCT, cognisant of the fact that the land use planning process shall require expertise in different aspects of land use, is currently seeking the services of a qualified consultant who will lead the process of developing a Land Use Plan for Kuku Group Ranchesover a period of 9 months.

To empower the local community to effectively manage their own natural resources in order to improve rangeland conditions, ecosystem functioning and connectivity which would assist in greater livelihood security and improved biodiversity conservation.

Context of this consultancy Part of the project focuses on capacity building of the local partners, community and local authorities in effectively improving land use practices and rangeland conditions at task-specific and more strategic, long term levels.

It is envisaged that through the development of a Land Use Plan, Kuku Group Ranches will benefit from enhanced capacity to sustainably use their natural resources to secure their livelihoods while promoting a biodiversity conservation.

Scope of work

The successful candidate/firm will provide leadership and documentation in the process of developing a Land Use Plan for Kuku Group Ranches.

The consultant will work closely with responsible MWCT staff, the Project Implementation Committee (PIC), local community leaders, interested stakeholders and the general community.

Consultants Duties $ Responsibilities

The ideal candidate (an individual or a firm) should possess the following qualifications: