Consultant for Free Prior Informed Consent FPIC process
Consultant for Free Prior Informed Consent FPIC process
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Job Description
Methodology and Scope:
The consultant is expected to review project reports and relevant literature to gain a thorough understanding of the objectives and interventions of the BLF programme as well as the roles and interests of the various stakeholders involved. Based on this understanding the consultant will develop the FPIC methodology drawing on insights and processes from other ongoing projects in the area such as the World Banks Lao Landscapes & Livelihoods project GIZ PROFEB and ensuring alignment with the BLF FPIC approach designed in Cambodia for consistency. This will involve close collaboration with FPIC specialists from Fauna & Flora.
Following the design phase the consultant will work with the BLF Lao team to create a comprehensive and accessible presentation of the BLF programme and its interventions. This presentation will be tailored to ensure that rural communities and target groups fully understand the project. The consultant will then train the FPIC implementation teamincluding SNV/IUCN staff PAFO/DAFO staff DOF staff AFDC the Lao Womens Union and othersin the Lao language in Vientiane.
Additionally the consultant will prepare the necessary methods and tools for facilitating FPIC workshops in villages. These workshops will present the project obtain informed consent and engage with various target groups in a culturally appropriate manner. Where needed local indigenous languages will be used and village translators will be engaged to ensure effective communication. As part of handson training and coaching the consultant will test the process methods and tools in a number of villages 3 with the team in the villages in and around Hin Na No protected area (including Phou LouangPhou Kanok) Khammouane province and NamkongXexu protection forest Attapeu province and accompany the team in doing it themselves and provide guidance/mentoring. After this the team (AFDC/PAFO/DAFO) should complement the remaining villages.
Qualifications :
Expected Outputs and Deliverables:
- Proposed plan & methodology of FPIC process approved by Fauna & Flora experts and in line with legal requirements or other policies
- Training proposal plan (target date 26 & 27 Feb) for approval. The 2 day training in Lao language should be highly interactive and make use of presentations group discussions role plays etc.
- Training workshop prepared and implemented.
- Tools & methods for the FPIC process implementation
- Design of BLF FPIC communication materials and Grievance mechanisms consistent and aligned with existing mechanisms
- FPIC explanation during provincial planning workshops
- Testing of tools and communication materials in 3 villages.
- Coaching/tutoring the BLF team in rolling out the FPIC process in 3 villages in Khamouane and 3 villages in Attapeu.
- Final report on the activity and results
- Ensuring adherence to inclusion of womens opinion and voice and other marginalised groups (youth elderly disabled poorest)
Qualifications: The consultant should have extensive experience in FPIC process with indigenous groups preferably around protected areas. The consultant should be fluent in English and Lao and excellent training facilitation and reporting skills.
Additional Information :
Submission Process: Interested consultants should submit a detailed proposal outlining their qualifications proposed methodology and fee by 18 April 2025
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
