Mammologist and Botanist Experts

The AL SHOUF CEDAR SOCIETY in Lebanon from Middle East region had released this tender for Tenders are invited for Mammologist and Botanist Experts Ensuring Effective Management and Governance in Sites of Ecological Importance and Expanding Biodiversity Protection in Southern Lebanon Closing Date: Monday, 24. Apr 2023 Intervention Sector(s): Agriculture, Coordination & Information management Remuneration range: > 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 8 Months BioConnect Project Ref: EuropeAid/171337/DD/ACT/LB Ensuring effective management and governance in Sites of Ecological Importance and expanding biodiversity protection in Southern Lebanon. A project funded by the European Union. Shouf Biosphere Reserve seeks Mammologist and Botanist Mount Hermon Nature Reserve, Lebanon Location: Mount Hermon Nature Reserve Duration of consultancy: 8 months Collaboration beginning: May 15, 2023 The proposed Action seeks to address the important socio-economic challenges that jeopardize conservation and sustainable development in Lebanon to the greatest possible extent, in line with the Call’s objectives and priorities through the following overall objectives: 1. Enhancing the management and governance of sites of ecological importance in southern Lebanon 2. Creation of new Protected Areas and OECMs for broader landscape conservation in southern Lebanon. It focuses on the following specific objective: Overall objective 1: Enhancing the management and governance of sites of ecological importance Specific objective 1.1: Design and implement rigorous, regular, consistent monitoring and evaluation schemes for key biodiversity (endangered species/ecosystems) and pressures. Activity 1.1.4: Assessing the effects of current livestock management on biodiversity, especially of wild edible plants in MH Overall Scope of work: Under the direct supervision of the project manager, the selected consultant’s scope of work is: Desk Research: Conduct a literature review on the history of grazing, livestock management practices and production in MH Assess the effect of the implementation of sustainable grazing practices (rotation-resting system and transhumance during summer and winter) on the quality and quantity of pastures. Prepare and fill in structured questionnaires with shepherds of the region that include information on local knowledge on flocks and their management, the grazing trajectory of the herd, herding practices, ownership, types of fodder, transhumance movement, livestock production, processing, and marketing, etc. Compile data on rangeland stocking rate, rangelands carrying capacity and vegetation cover and water in rangelands in MH Deliver a needs assessment for the shepherds (in terms of vaccines, fodder, and other essentials) laying emphasis on the health statuses of their livestock. Compare the impact of sustainable and unsustainable management practices on biodiversity with a special focus on wild edible plants. Study the effect of livestock management practices on the wild edible species of MH. Choose the ultimate grazing system to be implemented in the region with recommendations for each zone. Field Work: Set a detailed work plan of the fieldwork and visits to be conducted to the area and shepherds including a timeframe for each activity Guide the field team during their missions to the rangelands for data collection and accompany them when needed Monitor the condition of the livestock in MH and report any violations if spotted. Site and map (KMZ/GIS) the pasture and rangelands in MH zones with maladaptive grazing practices Gather and use scientific information to evaluate and improve management decisions and practices on the ground. Others: Integrate the grazing assessment within the MH management plan (the MH management plan is currently being developed). Participate in the meeting of the BioConnect committees when compulsory. All deliverables must be submitted in English language and are under the ownership of ACS. How to apply The submission process must be either through a courier service, or hand delivered to the reserve park house by the participant in person. with tender notice no. EuropeAid/171337/DD/ACT/LB published on 13 Apr 2023. The tender expired on 24 Apr 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in Agricultural services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3016618.