Request for Proposal
Terms of Reference to Conduct Detailed Limnology (Zooplankton)
Survey at the Priority Sites of Indus for All Programme
1. Project Background
The socio-economic and ecological significance of the Indus Ecoregion led WWF-Pakistan (WWF-P)
to formulate a “50 years Vision of the Indus Ecoregion Conservation Programme”. Four of the fifteen
priority sites identified in the Vision document are already being addressed by a 2006-2012 action
programme titled “Indus for All Programme”. The Programme aims to improve livelihoods through
enhanced natural resource management (NRM) at a Keti Bunder (coastal ecosystem), Keenjhar Lake
(freshwater ecosystem), Pai Forest (forest ecosystem) and Chotiari Reservoir (desert-freshwater
interface). This first phase is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN).
In Phase II (2012-onwards), WWF-P plans to extend community-based NRM interventions to four of
the eleven remaining sites identified in the 50-yr vision, namely Kharo Chhann (deltaic ecosystem) in
Thatta district, Manchar Lake (freshwater ecosystem) in Dadu district, Nara Wetlands Complex
(desert-wetlands complex) in Khairpur and Sukkur districts, and Khibrani Forest (riverine forest) in
Matiari district. As with Phase I, conservation of critical eco-systems in these sites will be conducted in
collaboration not only with local communities but also Government departments, civil society
organizations, academia and local government institutions.
2. Purpose of this consultancy
The purpose of the present consultancy is to establish a baseline assessment of zooplankton
(Limnology) in and around the four priority project sites. This baseline will determine key ecological
interventions of Phase II by identifying the gaps and opportunities.
3. Terms of Reference
i.
Collect and review secondary data on the invertebrates of the priority sites area, with
the help of available literature and local community;
ii.
Collect data from the field on species occurrence, abundance and diversity in the
study areas;
iii. Prepare a taxonomical checklist of the invertebrate groups found in the desired
reservoir;
iv. Study the ecology and behavior of various groups of invertebrates with special
reference to crustacean fauna of the desired area;
v.
Assessment of impacts from environmental changes and human population pressure
on economically important invertebrates and their habitats;
vi. Provide photographs, where possible, of the impetrative invertebrate species
collected from inside and around the priority sites;
vii. Submit detailed assessment report for each priority area (excluding Khebrani Forest)
Only Proposals with complete documents will be considered.
4.
Qualification and Experience
a) At least 5 years experience in field based data collection and analysis.
b) Post graduate degree in Zoology/Limnology or in the relevant field from recognized University.
5.
Proposal requirements
A. Team/Individual CV(s) (based on the attached format)
B. Organization Profile (in case of firm)
C. Approach and Methodology to deliver consultancy
D. Work Plan (Based on the attached format)
E. Financial Proposal (based on the attached format)
The Proposals with required documents shall be
indusforever@wwf.org.pk not later than 24thOctober 2010.
Only Proposals with complete documents will be considered.
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