Request for Proposal (RFP): “Development of Myanmar Mangrove Field Guidebook”
Under the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme 2016-2020, the Forest Department (FD) is currently implementing a five year (2018-2023) project of “Climate Adaptation in Coastal Communities of Myanmar: Improved Management of Mangrove Forests (The CCA Engagement)” with the support of Climate Envelope Fund mainly in Rakhine State and Tanintharyi Region to rehabilitate degraded mangroves and to build resilience of coastal communities to adapt the climate change.
The Project is requesting a National Expert/Organization to submit a proposal to compile the field guidebook that can be used in an interactive manner in the field. The guidebook will be based on up-to-date technical and scientific data and information on mangrove species in Myanmar.
Duration of Assignment: Expected to start in May 2020, and expected to be completed by the end of April 2022.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Holding an inception consultation meeting with key stakeholders of the Forest Department and other agencies working with coastal issues and planning.
2. Drafting the field guidebook.
3. Holding a completion consultation to present and discuss the final guidebook draft and supporting to prepare the associated website.
4. Organizing a public launch event with a presentation of the field guidebook.
Outputs from the Consultancy:
1. Structure of Field Guidebook, as agreed by the Inception Consultation Meeting.
2. Myanmar Mangrove Field Guidebook (in English language, edited by language professionals, published in both softcopy and hardcopy).
3. Launch event presentation for the Myanmar Mangrove Field Guidebook.
Requirements: National Experts/Organizations are eligible to apply this consultancy. The Service Provider (SP) will be an experienced mangrove expert/organization, with degrees in forestry, natural resource management and environment and long-term, scientific and mangrove research, conservation and management in Myanmar.
Deadline for Submission: 13th March 2020 (16:00 Hrs). Potential Service Providers (SP) can obtain Application Package, including detailed Terms Of Reference (TOR), by sending an email to the Project Director, FDCCA Project, Watershed Management Division, Forest Department ([email protected]) and CC: to Mr. Anders Poulsen, International Technical Advisor ([email protected]). Submission received after the deadline will not be considered. Only selected SPs will be contracted for further contracting process.
Contact Details: Watershed Management Division, Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Phone: +95 67 3 405398, +95 67 3 405115