Annex I
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Position:
Expert on ornithofauna monitoring program development
Project number and title:
0082920 - Development and Introduction of the Information
System on Monitoring of Biodiversity at Pilot PAs in the
Republic of Kazakhstan
Contract type:
Individual contract
Location:
Almaty city, 20 days trip to Karkaralinsk SNNP
Duration:
05.08.2013 - 13.10.2013
Background information:
The "Development and Introduction of Information System on Monitoring of Biodiversity (hereinafter
-IS BD) at Pilot PAs" Project is aimed at the improvement of the biodiversity monitoring system through
creation of an information system using of GIS-technologies. This activity will be based on ecosystem
approach at which biodiversity species are considered as an integral part of the habitat. The approach will
allow assessing both the habitat ecological potential and the nature of flora and fauna species diversity
distribution as well as defining the extent and nature of anthropogenic impact and existing threats for biota
existence. The proposed monitoring system will allow creating the basis for economically and scientifically
informed decision-making in the field of flora and fauna resources management and conservation.
The main project results will be: 1) Creation of a uniform automated information system on the
biodiversity of Kazakhstan PAs based on the development and systematization of their databases and
introduction of an ecosystem approach;
2) Implementation of the provisions specified in the Law of the RK "On Especially Protected Natural
Areas" (Articles 39, 41, 44, 45, 50 and 52) regarding implementation of one of important types of main activity
by PAs – organization and conducting of research and monitoring of ecological systems;
3) Capacity building for PA and FHC MA RK employees in the field of software and databases use for
monitoring of biodiversity.
The Karkaralinsk SNNP was selected as a pilot area.
The research on a monitoring program conducted in autumn at KSNNP allowed defining the condition
of monitoring objects in the autumn season – completion of a vegetation period, which should be added with
the results of biodiversity objects condition in the spring and summer seasons. The results of field studies
considering the seasons will require issuing of “methodical recommendations on monitoring of biodiversity at
ASNR and KSNNP for PA employees”.
Objectives:
1. Development of a monitoring program for ornithofauna of KSNNP;
2. Consolodation and preparation of methodical recommendations on monitoring of biodiversity at
ASNR and KSNNP for issuing.
Main tasks to be performed by the expert
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Scope of work:
1. Development of a monitoring program for ornithofauna of KSNNP.
The expert in the development of a monitoring programme for ornithofauna will be responsible for the
development of proposals on defining and establishment of monitoring sites (itineraries) taking into account
autumn monitoring sites (itineraries) for birds of the Karkaralinsk State National Nature Park worked out in
2012. When working on this subject, an integrated assessment of studied sites for ornithofauna should be
provided. The obtained data will be used for writing a final monitoring program for 2013.
Within the framework of the terms of reference the expert will perform the following works:
Visits the project site in the planned periods and carry out field works on earlier selected sites using
agreed techniques and required technical equipment. Establish additional monitoring sites and itineraries for
the monitoring program with detailed descriptions of habitat quality and BD species in them;
By the results of field works finalizes / supplements monitoring sites and itineraries in project PA
ecosystem maps indicating geographical coordinates;
Develops and coordinates formats of tables for accounting bird monitoring species including all
monitoring parameters;
Defends and agrees methodical recommendations on monitoring taking into account the additions;
Provides accounting, cameral processing and analysis of the received materials, writes a thematic
section of the monitoring program;
Provides ornithofauna inventory. All main ecosystems and whenever possible the fullest set of key and
indicator species on the main seasons should be covered within the area under study;
The research materials should include illustrations (photos, drawings) of birds and the habitats typical
for them and justification of the proposals for the improvement of avifauna biodiversity conservation;
According to the obtained data fills in the general registration ornithological forms for databases and
makes out a scheme map on the basis of map M1:100000 indicating accounting points (on GPS coordinates);
Based on the map data and research analysis, develops recommendations on PA expansion, as well as
on required activities on the conservation of rare and endangered species;
Provides detailed recommendations on conducting long-term monitoring indicating the periods,
locations, the required equipment, etc.;
Defends and agrees methodical guidelines on monitoring taking into account additional results of field
works carried out in the summer season. The final monitoring program should be developed after summer
field works, taking into account the monitoring field works carried out in autumn and the training conducted
according to an approved training activity plan developed by the capacity building expert.
Field works and collection of information on ornithofauna of Karkaralinsk SNNP:
Carries out field works on the territory of Almaty SNR using approved techniques and the required
technical equipment;
Fixes coordinates of registration points by means of GPS, notes the areas of the most important
summer habitats, makes pictures of birds, biotopes, etc.;
Identifies the areas of expected gatrhering of birds on field itineraries;
Defines key areas of the national park , which are the most important habitats for birds in terrestrial
ecosystems of Karkaralinsk SNNP;
Defines model bird species and groups as indicators for subsequent monitoring of the condition of
their seasonal number and distribution;
Defines accounting points and provides recommendations on further monitoring of ornithofauna in
the summer and autumn periods, as well as develops the principles of monitoring of indicator and key bird
species on the project site.
2. Consolidation and preparation of methodical recommendations on monitoring of biodiversity at
ASNR and KSNNP for issuing.
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Consolidates, edits and prepares the methodical recommendations of monitoring experts
(ornithologist, terriologist, geobotanist on two project PAs – ASNR and KSNNP for issuing – in the form of two
separate publications on monitoring of biodiversity at ASNR and KSNNP according to the following structure:
1. Seasons and periods of observations;
2. Monitoring and key species;
3. Optimum periods and an area for observation over monitoring species;
4. Monitoring sites with link to ecosystems;
5. Required devices and equipment;
6. Cameral processing and systematization of field observation data on the basis of standard
accounting tables;
7. Received data analysis. Monitoring results. Assessment of monitoring species condition;
10. Conclusions and recommendations, development of a detailed report;
11. Distribution of monitoring results for concerned persons.
Expected results and payments:
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Results
A brief review on printed and archive materials on
the ornithofauna of Karkaralinsk SNNP is developed
Field works on monitoring sites on the territory of
KSNNP are conducted, monitoring report is
developed
An information report on the field studies is
developed and approved by the Project Coordinator
The methodical guide on the monitoring of KSNNP
flora is presented at the Research and Technical
Council (NTS) of the national park on 15 September
A training in monitoring of flora for KSNNP
employees is conducted
A final report: Methodical Recommendation on
Monitoring of Flora at KSNNP is finalized and
approved by the Project Coordinator
A consolidated report: Methodical Recommendation
on Monitoring of Biodiversity at KSNNP
is completed and approved by the Project
Coordinator
Deadline
06.08
07.0826.08
06.09
Amount
20%
30%
15.09
15.0918.09
20.09
20%
28.09
A working version of Methodical Recommendation
on Monitoring of Biodiversity at ASNR and KSNNP
according to the structure p.1.2 is developed
18.0907.10
«Methodical Recommendation on Monitoring of
Biodiversity at ASNR» and «Methodical
Recommendation on Monitoring of Biodiversity at
KSNNP» is prepared for publication.
13.10
30%
Note: The contract amount includes the expenses on the services on the development of a flora
monitoring program and the travel costs Almaty – Karkaralinsk National park -Almaty, as well as the costs for
motor transport rent to carry out field works on the territory of the reserve.
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Trips: in the course of fulfillment the tasks, the expert should leave Almaty for Karkaralinsk National
Park to conduct field studies on the territory of Karkaralinsk National Park on motor transport rented by
himself for 20 days from August 07 to August 26, 2013.
Responsibilities:
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Reports to the National Project Coordinator;
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Secures qualitative performance of the Terms of Reference in due time;
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Secures unconditional fulfillment of the requirements under the Contract;
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All information should be submitted in a hard copy and electronic format in Russian;
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The consultant should submit a full list of documents and other information sources used within
the framework of the assignment. The consultant should bear in mind that he/she bears full personal
responsibility for the validity and reliability of the data and information used.
Required skills and knowledge:
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Higher education in the field of ornithology / biology with, at least, 5 years work experience
in biodiversity and nature conservation. Experience of work at PAs.
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Knowledge of research techniques.
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Development and organization of monitoring sites.
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Ability to work in a team.
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Ability to work at demonstration areas for a long time, sometimes at difficult ecological
conditions.
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Experience in participation in field studies, cameral processing of materials and development
of reports on completed research.
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Experience in the development and editing of printed editions. Computer skills (MS Office,
Internet, etc.).
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Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Russian and Kazakh languages is an asset.
Reporting requirements:
The reports will be submitted upon achievement of each result according to schedule. They should be
approved by the National Project Coordinator and shall be the basis for payment. Upon the completion of the
assignment, at unsatisfactory work performance by the consultant, the UNDP reserves the right to terminate
the contract unilaterally.
COA (SHOULD BE INDICATED IN FIGURES)
Project ID
Activity
Account
00082920
Activity 1, 2
71300
Amount
Fund
Dep ID
30071
B0552
Total:
Job description endorsed by:
Project Coordinator
Talgat Kerteshev
Programme Associate
Victoria Baigazina
Signature
___________________
Signature
____________________ Date
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Date
Impl.
Agency
001101
Donor
00142