Consultant to Lead Applied Political Economy Assessment: The Role of ASEAN in Countering Wildlife Trafficking in Southeast Asia

Closing date: January 21, 2022 The consultant will lead an assessment of ASEAN institutions, organizations, bodies and working groups, and assess their respective mandates, capacities, resources, constituencies, networks and influence to more effectively counter wildlife trafficking across Southeast Asia. This will include ASEAN organizations addressing legislation and policy, biodiversity conservation, law enforcement, prosecution and the judiciary, among others.

USAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife is a project of the United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID RDMA), based in Bangkok, that combats illegal transnational wildlife trade in Southeast Asia and China. The project has two main objectives: 1) Reduce demand through social and behavior change communication (SBCC) campaigns; and 2) Reduce supply through rational, comprehensive regulatory enforcement systems.

The consultant will lead an assessment of ASEAN institutions, organizations, bodies and working groups, and assess their respective mandates, capacities, resources, constituencies, networks and influence to more effectively counter wildlife trafficking across Southeast Asia. This will include ASEAN organizations addressing legislation and policy, biodiversity conservation, law enforcement, prosecution and the judiciary, among others.

The consultant will also undertake the Applied Political Economy Assessment in parallel and coordination with a second consultant/team that will conduct a Social Inclusion Assessment, which will review and evaluate the opportunities and potential impacts of increased engagement and involvement of civil society, including traditionally marginalized and vulnerable groups, in countering wildlife trafficking.

Period of Performance: February to August 2022

LOE: 90 days

Further details can be found here: https://www.rti.org/sites/default/files/usaid_rdw_pea_consultant_advertisement.pdf

How to apply

Documents Required for Application:

  • Updated CV
  • Cover letter including a description of the applicant’s suitability and availability for the assignment
  • Two references

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2022

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be notified and interviewed.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit one or two writing samples of similar reports prepared prior to the interview.

Submission instructions

  • Submit your applications to kcorpuz@rti.org by the application deadline
  • Subject heading: “Application for RDW PEA consultancy for USAID Reducing Demand for Wildlife”.
 

Contact : kcorpuz@rti.org