Terms of Reference for the consultancy
Documenting Success Stories on Coastal-Marine Conservation in the MAR Region
Objective of the consultancy
MAR Fund and the RRI Technical Supervisory Committee (TSC) are looking for a consultant to identify and write success stories about the local businesses collaborating and participating in coastal marine conservation in the MAR region.
Key tasks and responsibilities of the consultant
- Identify private initiatives or local businesses that carry out productive activities related to the use and conservation of coastal marine resources in the MAR (e. g., coral reef conservation, coral reef restoration nurseries, aquariums, recreation activities, scientific expeditions, snorkeling, conservation diving, community volunteer activities regarding restoration and tourism, and others).
- Create a directory that includes the technical information of identified private initiatives/local businesses, who also agree to be part of the directory as future contacts and exchange experiences.
- Identify at least four (ongoing) success stories of private initiatives/local businesses supporting coastal marine resource conservation in the MAR.
- Develop the selecting criteria for success stories.
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Terms of Reference for the consultancy Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Training
Objective of the consultancy
Develop a practical training in monitoring and evaluation, providing the main tools for the MAR Fund´s
staff to apply all the steps and concepts needed for the monitoring and evaluation of the projects
financed by the organization.
Main activities of the consultancy
- Inception meeting with MAR Fund´s team to learn about their level of understanding and knowledge in terms of M&E of projects.
- Develop the training agenda, the order of the lessons and the training materials, including the power point presentations and the practical exercises.
- Carry out the training sessions.
- Provide the training applying real and practical examples, based on the project planning process implemented by MAR Fund.
- Develop and submit a final report of the course, including conclusions and recommendations to strengthening the abilities of the trainees, to apply accurately the M&E concepts.
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RoQ for Request for Qualifications to identify and assess ongoing or potential initiatives to simultaneously improve economic opportunities for women and the health and resilience of marine and coastal ecosystems in the Mesoamerican Reef region
Term of the consultancy:
RfQ date issued: August 3, 2021
Response deadline: September 3, 2021
Final selection: October 5, 2021
Document’s Section:
This document comprises the following sections:
Section I: Information on the issuing organization
Section II: Project description, methodology, timeline and budget
Section III: Evaluation criteria and submission instructions for consultant
Contact Information:
Project lead: María José González
Email: info@marfund.org
Delivery and submission instructions
The consultant must submit the required information by September 3, 2021 to the following email address: info@marfund.org. The proposal may be submitted under the title “Women initiatives in the MAR”, in English. In order for your proposal to be considered, it must include:
- Cover letter indicating your understanding of the project and why you are the best choice to carry it out;
- Proposed methodology for identifying potentially qualifying projects or initiatives across the MAR region;
- Proposed methodology for assessing the potential of identified projects or initiatives and ranking them for support with small grants; Proposed timeline for development of required activities;
- Name(s) of any person(s) other than the applicant who will assist with the project, along with the role(s) and qualifications of the individual(s) Fee proposal; and
- Curriculum Vitae with names and contact details of three references.
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