{"id":252,"date":"2019-11-29T12:47:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T12:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/ecosystems\/call-for-applications-consultancy-services-on-drivers-of-forest-cover-change-and-loss-in-different-forest-types-in-africa\/"},"modified":"2019-11-29T12:47:27","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T12:47:27","slug":"call-for-applications-consultancy-services-on-drivers-of-forest-cover-change-and-loss-in-different-forest-types-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications-consultancy-services-on-drivers-of-forest-cover-change-and-loss-in-different-forest-types-in-africa","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: Consultancy services  on drivers of forest cover change and loss in different forest types in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For its annual plan of work 2019-2020, AFF plans to conduct studies to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">identify and analyse the dynamism of key drivers responsible for forest cover loss;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">evaluate gender-based measures and initiatives taken by various stakeholders to contain forest cover loss; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">identify and analyse viable alternative sources of livelihood with potential to contain forest cover loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For this, the African Forest Forum is recruiting 2 regional experts to undertake these studies in both Anglophone and Francophone African countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Purpose of the Work<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Conduct an analytical assessment of drivers of forest cover change, more specifically those that drive deforestation and forest degradation taking in account gender aspects, as well as evaluate past initiatives undertaken to contain forest cover loss in different forest types in Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The studies are expected to generate key recommendations on strategies and approaches for addressing the drivers of forest cover loss on the continent that simultaneously promote economic and social empowerment of relevant forestry dependent stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Specific tasks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Identify and analyse the dynamism of key drivers responsible for forest cover loss in different forest types, and with explicit gender considerations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Evaluate gender-based measures and initiatives taken by various stakeholders to reverse deforestation and forest degradation trends;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With respect to task no. 2 above, undertake a comprehensive analysis of viable alternative sources of livelihood that have potential to contain forest cover loss while simultaneously promoting economic and social empowerment of stakeholders, especially women and youth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Expected Deliverables<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For each study, the expected deliverables are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A technical report of about 40 pages long, excluding references;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A policy brief, a fact sheet and a journal article, all to be finalised in collaboration with relevant staff at the AFF Secretariat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Minimum qualifications and skills<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Have at least a Master\u2019s degree in natural resources management, forestry, environmental management or any related area; a PhD will be an added advantage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Be a regional expert with broad knowledge and at least five years\u2019 experience in forestry and natural resources management in Africa;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Have good writing skills and have at least written a book chapter and published peer reviewed journal papers; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Excellent written and oral communication skills in English or French.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Duration of assignment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The tasks in this ToR are for two person\u2010month of work load, commencing in<strong>&nbsp;January 2020&nbsp;<\/strong>and spread over a period of four months. The consultants shall work from their location but be in close consultation with relevant staff at the AFF Secretariat while keeping to agreed delivery schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Please email, quoting the title and number of this consultancy on the subject line and attach a proposal containing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Cover letter stating how you meet the above qualifications and experience requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Key results area, corresponding specific activities and methodology for executing them;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A data matrix listing information needs plotted against data sources;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A draft work plan (clear deliverables plotted against work weeks for each key result);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A tentative table of contents with corresponding number of pages; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An updated CV .<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the subject line:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/afforum.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=25dfc2de0be5d30a1bf56277b&amp;id=9918703bed&amp;e=a0ffd3affb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/afforum.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D25dfc2de0be5d30a1bf56277b%26id%3D9918703bed%26e%3Da0ffd3affb&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1575117559517000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHUSnWKNkRsxhIX4GA6QZmY3mPX_Q\"><strong>\u201cConsultancy no: 01-121 \u2013 \u201cStudies on drivers of forest cover change and loss in different forest types in Africa&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a>to:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:d.mutta@cgiar.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">d.mutta@cgiar.org<\/a><wbr \/>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:h.bouda@cgiar.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">h.bouda@cgiar.org<\/a>&nbsp;with a copy to&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:exec.sec@afforum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exec.sec@afforum.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Application deadline is&nbsp;<strong>13 December.<\/strong>&nbsp;The expert will be selected based on their relevant experience and demonstrated capability. 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