The Blue Nature Alliance (BNA) “Seychelles Marine Protected Area Network” Project, & the SMSP Team, SeyCCAT and the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE), are now recruiting a consultant or consortium to develop the management plan for Aldabra Group Marine National Park (Zone1) designated in 2020 under the National Parks and Nature Conservancy Act. The management plan template has been developed through a grant to SeyCCAT using an iterative process of stakeholder consultation (i.e. national MPA management agencies, and the ministries responsible for environment and fisheries invited) and is based on a review of best international and national practice. This template was finalised in April 2024 and this consultancy will be required to make use of this template and report on the implementation of the management plan.
The consultant will be expected to be working in partnership with the MACCE, SMSP Team, SFA, SIF & SeyCCAT. The consultant shall report on any matter pertaining to the task directly to MACCE, who will be responsible for the effective implementation of the assignment. Technical guidance may also be provided by the SMSP Project Manager, Helena Sims to ensure that the work aligns with the SMSP. The SeyCCAT Grants & Fundraising Coordinator will oversee the contract deliverables for payment and may provide guidance to ensure alignment with other ongoing activities funded by various SeyCCAT projects.
Interested? Download the full terms of reference here. The application window closes on January 20th, 2024.
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