Myanmar: Consultant for Policy Gap Analysis & Capacity Assessment on ICCA

Sep 5, 2020 | World Wide Fund for Nature
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WWF-Myanmar is seeking a suitable and qualified candidate for a Consultant for Policy Gap Analysis & Capacity Assessment on ICCA position with home-based.

Background

WWF-Greater Mekong – on the ground in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam – is working to conserve the region’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife. WWF has a long history of engagement in the Greater Mekong. We helped establish conservation programmes in Thailand in the early 1980s, have been active in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam since 1990, and most recently established a presence in Myanmar in 2014. Find out more at www.wwf.org.mm

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications for a Consultant for Policy Gap Analysis & Capacity Assessment on ICCA position with home-based.

Scope of Work

The consultant is expected to assess relevant policies in Myanmar and identify gaps, if there are, for the recognition of ICCAs in the country and assess existing capacities of the ICCA NEWS. Specifically, the consultant will be responsible to the following:

  1. Review existing legal and policy instruments.
  2. Based on the review, contribute to the preparation of detailed recommendations of the policies, laws and strategies.
  3. Based on the review, prepare detailed recommendations for strengthening the local and national regulatory environment.

Expected outputs, deliverables and other detailed information are at https://www.wwf.org.mm/en/myanmar_career_page/

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in policy and legal analysis of ENR related laws especially in Myanmar or Southeast Asian country;
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in policy analysis related to forest management, protected area management, other effective conservation modalities
  • Knowledge on ICCA especially in Asia or Greater Mekong Region
  • Familiarity with the Myanmar forest rules and regulations on community forestry, protected areas;
  • Familiarity with the socio-political context of Myanmar

Closing Date: 14th September 2020 (Monday)

Interested candidates should email vacancy.mm@wwf.org.mm or send a hard copy cover letter and curriculum vitae in English to 15C, Than Taman Street, Dagon Township Yangon, stating the applied position title. Email application documents should be addressed as Document_Yourfullname.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.