REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
DIRECTORY OF EU INTEGRATION AND PROJECTS COORDINATION
KUNE -VAINI PROJECT
Address: Rruga e Durrësit, Nr. 27, Tiranë,
- Tel: 2 259900, Fax: 2 270 627
- www.moe.gov.al
TORs – Topography and Bathymetry Services
Date: 7 July 2014
Albania: Building the resilience of Kune-Vaini lagoon system through Ecosystem-based
Adaption (EbA)
1. Background:
The Kune Vaini lagoon system (KVLS) is located along the northern Albanian cost within the
Drini Mati River Delta (DMRD). The DMRD is an IUCN Category IV Protected Area and locally
designated as a managed nature reserve. The KVLS harbors globally signification biodiversity
values and provides a range of ecosystem goods and services upon which the communities
living nearby rely. The KVLS is under pressure from a rapidly growing population and climate
change that is threatening the integrity of the KVLS and therefore the livelihoods of the surrounding
communities.
A Project Identification Form (PIF) has been approved by the GEF CEO for the drawing up of a
project document for a Medium Sized Project (MSP) funded by the SCCF, to enhance the
climate resilience of the KVLS, by promoting adaption to climate changes through Ecosystembased Adaption (EbA) and incorporating it into integrated coastal zone management (ICZM).
Activities to be undertaken under this project are designed to benefit the KVLS and Albania as a
whole by addressing root causes of vulnerability to climate change variability. This project will
contribute to national economic development and poverty reduction. A PPG grant has been
approved by the GEF CEO to assist the country to design a full sized project proposal which will
comprise the following components:
Component 1: Technical and institutional capacity to address climate change risks through EbA
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Component 2: Climate resilience through demonstration of best practice and concrete EbA
interventions in the Kune-Vaini lagoon system.
Component 3: Awareness and knowledge on effective EbA.
The project main objective is to increase the resilience of Kune-Vain Lagoon system and
communities living nearby it through the implementation of a portfolio of adaptation measures
with focus on ecosystem restoration.
Three main threats that could lead to future loss or damage of coastal habitats and potential
destruction of lagoons, thereby decreasing the adaptive capacities of local communities are:
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Beach-dune erosion caused by poor sediment supply along the Shengjini, Kune and
Vaini litoral cells;
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Limited water exchange through lagoon tidal inlets, caused by the lack of an
adequate lagoon tidal prism to keep inlets open.; and
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Increased risk of coastal inundation due to increased intensity of flooding from the
Drini River and storm surges.
More intense and frequent floods and storm surges as a resukt of erratic rainfall and sea level
rise are predicted to worsen the situation. This was clearly demonstrated through the
catastrophic events at Kune Beach in December 2009 and January 2010, caused by storm
surges and river flooding.
The projected sea Level Rise of 0.13 – 0.16m by 2050 and 0.27 – 0.49m by 2100, will likely cause
inundation of coastal wetland areas and loss of important wetland habitat. Climate changes are
expected to significantly affect water resources, and as a consequence the water and economic
sectors’ performance in terms of poverty reduction and economic growth in the country as a
whole.
Erosion of the beaches spits and dunes in the Kune and northern Vaini-Patok littoral sub cells
will likely continue into the future as sediment supply continues to be depleted.
Based on the above mentioned description, adaptation interventions have been proposed.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) will be undertaken prior to implementation of
interventions to ensure that these adaptation interventions are appropriate and do not result in
further degradation of the KVLS.EIAs will be conducted for the following interventions:
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Construction/rehabilitation of four artesian wells at selected areas in the Ceka
lagoon area;
Reforestation of three selected sites near the Ceka lagoon totaling an area of
~10ha;
Construction of a new tidal exchange channel between the Ceka lagoon and the
Adriatic Sea. This will include construction of terminal groynes at the mouth of
the channel to maintain mouth integrity;
Rehabilitation of dunes, by planting climate resilient indigenous pioneer dune
plants, adjacent to the Ceka lagoon.
2. Terms of Reference:
2.1. Scope of Work
The services of a local Bathymetric and Topographic Expert /Company (BTE/C) are needed to:
i) update all relevant data for the four proposed adaptation interventions; ii) coordinate
activities with the geomorphology/erosion/hydrology experts; and iii) compilation of
information towards completion of the clear technical recommendations for interventions to
determine if the proposed area is suitable.
2.2. Responsibilities
The BTE/C will update the following relevant data:
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Bathimetric survey
- Bathimetric survey at new tidal inlet to the Ceka lagoon (on scale 1:1000), surface
approximately 3 ha.
- Bathimetric survey near probable terminal groynes the Ceka lagoon (on scale 1:1000)
surface approximately 1 ha.
- Bathymetric survey Construction/rehabilitation of four artesian wells at selected areas
in the Vaini lagoon (on Scale 1:500) surface approximately 0,5 ha.
Topographic survey
- Topographic survey for the reforestation of three selected sites in the Ceka lagoon
with surface area of ~10ha (on scale 1:2000)
- Topographic survey for the reforestation of three selected sites in the Ceka lagoon
with surface area of ~10ha (on scale 1:1000)
- Topographic survey for rehabilitation of dunes, by planting indigenous pioneer dune
plants, adjacent to the Ceka lagoon (on scale 1:1000)
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2.3. Qualifications of the expert/ company for topographic and bathymetric services
1. The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in similar
projects.
2. The candidate should present all the licenses and renewals needed for these services.
3. Demonstrated solid knowledge of topographic and bathymetric services.
4. The candidate should possess the necessary devices/equipment, stations, qualified
specialists and technical staff for the above mentioned specialized services.
5. Direct involvement in similar projects in local/regional lakes or seaside areas for
bathymetric collection data.
6. Experiences in projects with topographic data collection and report preparation.
7. Experience in working and collaborating with local government will be an asset.
8. Similar works/projects or services in areas of Lezha or Shengjini would be an asset.
9. The candidate should possess at least one GPS equipment (type Trimble R6 or
equivalent should be considered as the minimum requirement).
10. For bathymetric data, depth measurement etc., type of equipment SONARMITE v3 (Ω
OHMEX) or equivalent should be considered as the minimum requirement).
The Expert/company should possess a motorboat appropriate for bathymetric data collection.
2.4. Reporting
1. The BTE/C will report to the MoE project staff. The BTE/C will work closely with and
under the direct supervision of the MoE project staff, Local Consultant (LC) and National
Consultant (NC). The deliverable is a report including an extensive update of the
relevant data for the proposed adaptation interventions above.
3. Duration
The period of the consultancy is 1month, from the date of signing the contract.
4. Submission of applications
Applications should contain the following:
a) Cover/motivation letter
b) Personal history form
c) CV(s) and company or institution profile
d) 1-2 page initial outline and schedule for conducting the work including a description of the
general approach proposed for completing the tasks.
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Interested candidates can send the CV and other relevant abovementioned documents
electronically to the following address:
Attn. Mrs. Ardiana Sokoli
Director of EU Integration and Projects
Ministry of Environment
Email: Ardiana.Sokoli@moe.gov.al
Deadline for submission of application: 21th of July 2014.
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