Wildlife Conservation Society Consultant to Support the Development of National Guidelines for Identification and Recognition of Oecms and Itt in Central African Region Jobs in Rwanda
Wildlife Conservation Society Consultant to Support the Development of National Guidelines for Identification and Recognition of Oecms and Itt in Central African Region Jobs in Rwanda
Summary of NeedThe Central Africa region is a recognized global biodiversity hotspot of high global biodiversity value. Countries in this region have a significant role to play in the successful implementation of the global Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) commitments, including Target 3, which states “Ensure and enable that by 2030 at least 30 percent of terrestrial, inland water, and of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services, are effectively conserved and managed through ecologically representative, well-connected and equitably governed systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures OECM, recognizing indigenous and traditional territories ITT, where applicable, and integrated into wider landscapes, seascapes and the ocean, while ensuring that any sustainable use, where appropriate in such areas, is fully consistent with conservation outcomes, recognizing and respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, including over their traditional territories.” Achieving Target 3, also known as “30x30”, in the Central African countries of Gabon, DRC and RoC will require strengthening the management and expansion of existing protected areas, the identification of new terrestrial and marine protected areas, as well as the identification of OECMs and ITT with enhanced spatial planning to effectively inform these efforts.
Specific Tasks]
Conducts a stakeholder analysis to assess key stakeholders’ understanding (knowledge) of OECMs, their interests and expectations as well as other internal and external factors that may help or hinder the process of OECMs identification and recognition.
Develops a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure all key stakeholders at local and national
levels are included in the process of OECMs identification and recognition.
Conducts a review of legal and policy frameworks, their implementations and challenges related to their enforcement as well as their implications for 30x30 and OECMs in particular.
Works with the WCS regional and global Right & Communities team to identify potential impacts (positive and negative) of recognizing OECMs on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LCs) as well as mitigation measures.
Education Qualification/ Required Skills & Experience
Master’s degree in environmental management/conservation.
At least 10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders (local communities, Governments, private sector and NGOs, etc.) with different interests.
Experience at the intersection of several of the following: Policy, Science, Communications, and Conservation Implementation.
Politically savvy and knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs.
Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and French.
Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
Fluency in French is preferable.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a technical proposal to africaapplications@wcs.org and a copy jihirwe@wcs.org no later than 31 August 2024 including the following:
Letter of interest
CV
Detailed methodology and approach
Financial proposal and timeline for completing deliverables
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