Stock-take, and Baseline Study on NBSAP process and implementation consultancy

Overview

Consultancy to undertake a comprehensive gap analysis and stock-take of Sierra Leone's previous NBSAP 2.0 to enhance monitoring and track progress, and to inform the development of NBSAP 3.0.

Key Responsibilities

• Track the implementation status of the NBSAP 2.0 (2017-2026)
• Provide adequate baseline data that can inform planning and decision-making processes.
• Identify gaps, challenges and offer recommendations to ensure the successful implementation of NBSAP 3.0
• Ensure that the national NBSAP targets identified for 2026-2035 have adequate baseline data and Meta data.
• Evaluate progress made towards national biodiversity targets and global CBD goals of the NBSAP 2.0 (2017- 2026)
• Identify key factors influencing the success or failure of NBSAP implementation.
• Determine institutional capacity and resources., identifying gaps and opportunities
• Assess the effectiveness of policies and legal frameworks for biodiversity conservation and governance
• Assess available funding for National/GBF targets

Required Experience

A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in biodiversity policies and strategic planning, biodiversity conservation and facilitating local community groups’ meeting and partnership building in diverse multi-stakeholder environments is required. Experience with the NBSAP revision and implementation processes in Sierra Leone is required. Demonstrable experience in the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity or related activities is required Experience in Biodiversity and national biodiversity policy, planning and implementation, or partnership building processes with multi stakeholders is required

Qualifications

Advance Degree in Environmental Studies, Conservation, Agriculture and other related discipline is required.

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