Consultancy assignment: Mapping out for the Possible Riparian Restoration Sites in Myanmar

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications for consultancy to map out for the Possible Riparian Restoration Sites at designated project areas in Myanmar for one month by working from home with site visits to the Delta Area. 

Background

WWF, an independent conservation organization active in nearly 100 countries, works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. WWF-Myanmar, established in 2014, is focused on halting the loss of the country’s extraordinary biodiversity and ensuring that human use of the country’s natural resources is sustainable and equitable. Preserving the environment in which people live and work is critical for health and wellbeing. Find out more at www.wwf.org.mm

Objectives of Consultancy Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to study the degradation of riparian courses and to extrapolate the information of the existing and potential sites for restoration of riparian zones along the targeted rivers in Myanmar using high resolution images with Geographic Information Systems technology and ground truthing through some of the site visits.

Scope of work

The consultant is expected to deliver the below scope of the work as follows:

1. To study the riparian degradation in the target segment of Ayeyarwady River in Myanmar especially in the Delta Area (including both Yangon and Ayeyarwady Region)  

2. To produce the extrapolated map of the possible sites for riparian restoration in the designated project areas

The detailed output and deliverables can be seen at https://www.wwf.org.mm/en/myanmar_career_page/

Requirements

• Extensive experience working with GIS, and other relevant tools. 

• Preferable knowledge and expertise in freshwater associated habitats 

• Extensive knowledge and expertise on data collection, assessment and other relevant professions

• Local candidate with field knowledge in Myanmar

Closing Date: 5 June 2025 (Thursday)

Interested applicants may submit their proposal, clearly stating their fit for this position and a proposal together with expected consultancy fee (including breakdown) and CVs to vacancy.mm@wwf.org.mm or deliver to WWF-Myanmar office at 164 (A+B) Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township, Yangon.

Applicants may also decide on a team of consultants with complementing skill sets, so long as the team jointly meets all requirements outlined above and all team members individually fulfil the criteria. 

For additional information or clarification, you can email to zinkoko.oo@wwf.org.mm

WWF does not discriminate against applicants based on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. ALL are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.