Overview
The Protected Area Management Plan Specialist will support the project for improved coverage and management of terrestrial protected areas in Samoa. The role involves supporting the designation of new protected areas and preparing management plans.
Tasks Summary
- Support the official designation of terrestrial PAs (5) for two main islands in close coordination with the project coordinator and executing entity
- Conduct surveys, national stakeholders and field level consultation to delineate the area of the proposed five Protected Areas (PAs)
- Update boundary (polygon) and different locations using GPS through site visit to aid map preparation of the PAs
- Prepare different map sets (based on zones-buffer, core and resource use, other information) to support the documentation for each of the PA
- Prepare ecological, bio-physical, and social description of all the proposed PAs
- Prepare 5 PA designation documentations for Government approval
- Prepare at least 3 Management Plans of the 3 PAs to be declared
- Prepare the management plan of the remaining 2 Pas, upon approval of the earlier 3 PAs
- Update participatory management plan of terrestrial national park (2) of each of the island
- Evaluate the existing Management Plan of two PA where new information and data to be required
- Assess the status of the implementation of the past management plans and its action achieved
- Assess the status of biodiversity and threats in the PAs to update on the status and action in the plan
- Conduct stakeholder consultation at local/site level to ensure women’s participation in the management of the resources in the PA management
- Prepare draft management plan of the two PAs (Maugao Salafai- Savaii, and Lake Lanotoo-Upolu) and share with the national stakeholders/government for review and feedback
- Share the final management plan of the two PA for government approval
Experience Requirements
At least 5 years of relevant experience in PA delineation and management plan preparation. Work experience in Southeast Asia/Small Island Developing States. Extent and relevance of experience in Protected Areas Management Systems. Extent and relevance of experience in field survey, consultation and document drafting.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Natural Resource Management /Forestry/Conservation Ecology/Protected Area Management. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
