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

The consultant will assist the Government of Sierra Leone through its Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to undertake a comprehensive gap analysis and stock-take of its previous NBSAP 2.0 (2017-2026) to understand and enhance monitoring of the country’s NBSAP implementation and track progress. The assignment supports updating national biodiversity targets and indicators, establishing a data bank for future reporting, and providing input for the future National Report to the CBD Conference of the Parties.

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.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Studies, Conservation, Agriculture and other related discipline is required.
• A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 5 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.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Knowledge of Sierra Leone local languages is an added advantage.

Skills

• Biodiversity Policy Understanding
• Strategic Planning
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
• NBSAP Revision
• NBSAP Implementation
• Convention on Biological Diversity
• Gap Analysis
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• National Biodiversity Policy
• Data Bank Establishment
• Environmental Studies
• Conservation
• Agriculture
• Facilitation of Community Meetings

Languages

English, French