Consultant for development of a long-term and integrated strategy to mitigate Human

Development of a long-term and integrated strategy to mitigate Human
Wildlife Conflicts specifically with elephants in the Mount Cameroon
National Park and its peripheral zone
Title Development of a long-term and integrated strategy to
mitigate Human Wildlife Conflicts specifically with
elephants in the Mount Cameroon National Park and its
peripheral zone
Supported
Programme/Project (Pilot)
Programme for the Sustainable Management of Natural
Resources in the South West Region- PSMNR-SW.
Site West Coast and Bomboko I clusters of Mount Cameroon
National Park, South West region, Cameroon
Proposed length of study 45 -60 Man days
Proposed start of Study April 01 2022
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Abreast
1.Background and Justification
About WWF Cameroon Country Programme
WWF has been operating in Central Africa for more than 25 years. Its Regional Office for AfricaYaoundé Hub (ROA-Yaoundé), Cameroon, oversees offices and projects in Cameroon, Central
African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon and the Republic of Congo. WWF
was the main actor in the organization of the 1999 Central African head of States summit on
Biodiversity in Yaoundé. WWF-Cameroon receives funding from various WWF offices in the
Network and it operates under the financial administration of WWF-International. WWF’s
Cameroon operates in four landscapes in the country in partnership with the Ministry of Forests and
Wildlife. The WWF Cameroon country office intervenes in the JENGI TNS, JENGI TRIDOM,
Campo Ma’an (East and South regions respectively; and the South west region as the Coastal Forest
Program.; and the Cameroon Program is currently engaging expert services to support its Landscape
Restoration Initiatives in the Northern Savanah ecosystem.
Although this current work package focuses on the West Coast region of the Coastal Forests (South
West Region) of Cameroon Human – Wildlife conflicts occur in all of WWF Cameroon supported
landscapes. On the 29th of September 2021 WWF Cameroon signed a Memorandum with the
Ministry of Forests and Wildlife relating to WWF’s Technical and Financial Support to the
management of protected areas and landscapes in the South West region of the Republic of
Cameroon.
About the Programme for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Cameroon – South West
Region
PSMNR-SWR IV is a development programme of the Government of Cameroon co-financed by
the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW, the German Development bank. Within the
institutional set up of the programme, the Regional Delegate (RD) for the South-West Region and
relevant MINFOF service are responsible for the execution of the programme. The programme
consultant GFA/DFS supports MINFOF in proper planning, implementation and monitoring of all
program measures, including financial management. Actual implementation on site concentrates
on the National Park Services and the respective Technical Operation Units (TOU), the Forest
Management Units (FMUs), council and community forests. In the National Park Services, the nongovernmental organizations Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Worldwide Fund for Nature
(WWF) collaborate in the implementation of a collaborative management approach. Park services
with the support of PSMNR-SWR are also building up partnerships with Local Support
Organizations (LSOs) for the implementation of programme activities.
The purpose of the programme, which has been maintained from the first phases since 2006, is
“sustainable forest and wildlife management by affected stakeholders in and around targeted
protected areas for their benefit, with special emphasis on the poorer segments of the local
populations”. This is to contribute towards the preservation of high-value ecosystems in the SouthWest Region of Cameroon, thereby sustainably contributing to improved livelihoods of the
surrounding communities.
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The approach to be pursued shall combine – in a coordinated manner – conservation measures,
sustainable use of natural resources and integrated livelihood support towards target communities
and groups.
PSMNR-SWR since the start of phase II in 2011 is implementing a collaborative management
approach in protected area management with the local communities. The basic institution for the
collaborative management approach is the “Village Forest Management Committee”. Several
villages form a cluster and discussions and planning with the park service is realized on Cluster
Platform meetings. The communities take a co-responsibility in the management of the PA and after
consultative meetings, vision sharing, common strategic planning with PA services sign a “Cluster
Conservation & Development Agreement” with the PA services. The communities are involved in
park management activities (collaborative management activities) which are remunerated by the
Park service. In Mt Cameroon NP they are organizing boundary monitoring by local conservation
support staff which are also partly monitoring elephant movements and damages.
WWF signed as part of phase IV a MoU with the Programme for Sustainable Management of
Natural Resources Cameroon – South West Region (PSMNR-SWR) for the implementation of
certain activities within the framework of collaborative management and landscape management
in/around Mt Cameroon NP, Korup NP, Bakossi NP and Banyang Mbo Wildlife sanctuary. In the
MoU, WWF has accepted leadership responsibility for mitigating human Wildlife Conflicts (HWC)
(PSMNR-SWR output 3.9).
 Incidents of Human-Wildlife and human-elephant encounters and conflicts in the Mount
Cameroon National Park and its peripheral zone
The Mount Cameroon National Park is home to the forest elephant Loxodonta cyclotis africana.
The park has 06 clusters, but HWC has been recorded mainly in two clusters in the last 10 years.
Since 2018, there have been persistent attacks and destruction of crops in two clusters of the park.
Human-elephant conflict, and particularly crop raiding, has been a persistent conservation issue in
the West coast cluster in 2 villages (Bakingili, Njonji) and the Bomboko cluster in 7 villages
(Bomana, Koto 1, Koto 2, Efolofo, Ebie, Kuke Kumbo, Mundongo); and appears to be increasing
over the last four years specially in Bakingili, Njonji and Bomana. In these areas elephant range
overlaps with human settlement, crop cultivation and agro industrial complex of the Cameroon
Development Cooperation-the CDC.
Numerous surveys and assessment of damages have been recorded by MINFOF and certain actions
taken to control destruction. Recently in the last 9 months the damages have escalated to a level that
poses threats even to the lives of villagers, as elephants could be seen behind houses in Bakingili.
the National Park close to the west coast cluster. A number of mitigation measures are being
implemented based some preliminary studies (study of elephant migrating paths through field
surveys) by PSMNR-SWR including measures employing fireworks, use of dummies by
community members, the establishment of up to two kilometer pepper belts in Bakingili, as well as
the installation of 100 beehives along 1 km of boundary close the Bakingili. Preliminary data
collection and observation following these measures suggest that the pepper fencing actions has
some potential, although it needs frequent maintenance. There is ample evidence that a combination
of approaches and strategies; is likely to be most effective.
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 The formal request by the Programme for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources –
South West Region
As described above, HWC has resulted to farm destruction by elephants and has been a core
problem in some communities in MCNP area; and has increased significantly in the last year
causing people to lose their food and income. With significant contribution from the WWF
Landscape Advisor and Landscaper officer, the PSMNR-SWR has put in place some measures to
mitigate these impacts, such as scaring, establishment of pepper belts and installing bee hives.
Despite the mitigation measures, elephants are still destroying farms and coming close to houses
especially around Bakingili, Njonji and recently Bomana. Increasing frequencies and destructive
scale of the HWC provoke small community uprisings, a negative attitude towards the park services
and towards conservation in general; and can lead to threats on the lives of elephants. MINFOF has
given its authorization for the “administrative killing” of elephants in the area; and as recently
experiences in Bomana, villagers may kill the elephants themselves, without authorization.
During phase IV of PSMNR-SWR WWF was given leadership to tackle Human Wildlife Conflicts.
Due to the increasing negative impact in MCNP, in Bakingili, Njonji and Bomna villages, the
PSMNR-SWR coordinator, the Regional Delegate of MINFOF SWR and the Team leader of the
Programme consultant of PSMNR from GFA wrote a letter in October 2021 requesting WWF; to
invest more effort towards developing a strategic and integral concept to mitigate the Human
Wildlife Conflict in MCNP area; and promote overall co-existence between human communities
and wild elephants. The need for the development of a systematic, locally adapted strategy on HWC,
based on review of best practices was also recommended by recently completed evaluation of the
PSMNR-SWR; “Environmental and Social Risks assessment, gap analysis and action plan”.
According to their findings, the mitigation of Human Wildlife Conflict represents a major gap in
the context of the World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards 4” Community Safety and
Health”.

2. Essence, goals, objectives and specific objectives
   The landmark publication1
   , A Future for All: The Need for Human-Wildlife Coexistence,
   captures the essence of managing Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) as follows:
   Essence
   “Around the world, human-wildlife conflict (HWC) challenges people and wildlife, leading to a
   decrease in people’s tolerance for conservation efforts; and contributing to multiple factors that
   drive species to extinction. HWC is a significant threat to conservation, livelihoods, and myriad
   other concerns and should be addressed at a scale equal to its importance. By allocating adequate
   resources and forming wide-ranging partnerships, we can move towards long-term coexistence that
   benefits both people and wildlife”.

1 Gross E, Jayasinghe N., Brooks A., Polet G., Wadhwa R. and Hilderink-Koopmans F. (2021) A Future for All: The
Need for Human-Wildlife Coexistence. (WWF, Gland, Switzerland).
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WWF Cameroon Country Programme (CCPO) is in the third year of implementing its current
strategic plan that runs from 2018 to 2023. During the past two years, much has changed within
WWF’s network and at the country level, necessitating a review of the strategic plan. The changes
include the coming into force of the 2030 Africa Vision, 2030 FLR Africa Initiative, six
conservation practices and three drivers. Climate change, social safeguards and human rights have
today taken center stage at all levels.
In addition to wildlife and forests, WWF Cameroon has now embraced people-centred conservation
and two new practices namely: food/agriculture, climate and energy supported by the governance
and finance drivers, with a strong focus on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) for
a more inclusive conservation. As discussed below, issues involving perceptions of HWC cuts
across an important chunk of disciplines and practices at the heart of WWF Cameroon’s mandate.
HWC involves the interaction of humans and wildlife within ecological contexts often characterized
by forests under different definitions2
. Furthermore, food systems, often developed from previously
forested lands frequently fall victim to human – wildlife conflicts. In the west-coast of Cameroon,
like in the south eastern forest zones of Lobeke, Cameroon, wildlife preys primarily on crops
planted by small holder farmers on the peripheries of protected areas. Resolving such HWC must
also mean strengthening and adapting food production systems to changing land use and
environmental factors. It remains unclear how climate change may be impacting wildlife migratory
behaviour. However, if climate change can impact human food systems, then it can impact wild
food systems as well; given that, pollination systems are connected. As humans adapt to direct
social, economic and political dynamics; and to indirect changes in production systems, land use
practices are impacted, modified and encroachment into wild areas becomes more likely. As this
happens so too do chances and opportunity for human – wildlife encounters and conflicts increase.
On the other hand, issues of good governance and finance may involve effective application of
existing policies; laws, effective practices, communication, accountability and shared responsibility
for environmental management, including mitigating/preventing damage from conflict. Good
governance and financial instruments are therefore necessary instruments against negative aspects
and effects of HWC. Support to wildlife law enforcement therefore, remains an important domain
and an important discipline by which to better understand and manage HWC.
Within the framework of Mt Cameroon National Park management plan, HWC was identified as
one of the key issues to be addressed. The Park service has to play a leading role in the supervision
and implementation of the HWC strategy. However, given that Wildlife do not respect park
boundaries very strong and sustained engagement of local communities Local Support
Organizations (LSO) is required in the management of the HWC.
Brief, finding long-term solutions to the phenomenon of HWC needs work on the nexus of humanwildlife encounters, co-existence and conflict.
Goal

2 Cameroon re-defined forests under its national REDD+ programme making sure forests exists right across the
national territory.
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The goal of this consultancy is to provide specific guidelines for the long-term, dynamic
management of human-wildlife encounters, conflicts and co-existence in Mt Cameroon National
Park and its peripheral zone which could be implemented by PSMNR-SWR.
The successful implementation of this consultancy must consider the full context of policy, agroindustry, forests, protected areas and civil society interactions in this geographical context. Of
course, considering the ongoing socio-economic crisis the tasks will be restricted to specific areas
of the west coast and will be implemented under strict respect of directives and other security
guidelines.
Overall Objective
The overall objective of this study is to evaluate HWC especially involving elephants in MCNP and
its peripheral zone, and in particular within the Bakingili, Njonji (West Coast Cluster) and Bomana
(Bomboko Cluster) and to develop a long-term and integrated strategy to mitigate these
conflicts here and provide lessons for other areas.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the study are:
1) Carrying out an assessment of existing HWC in order to provide information on the root causes
of the conflict, considering migration patterns of elephants, nature of conflict, their severity,
geographical distribution of their impacts and community attitudes towards conservation and
HWC.
2) Develop a long-term and integrated strategy to manage HWC in MCNP taking in consideration
establishment of a rapid response system, mitigation, preventive, legal and policy measures.
3) Elaborate a community-centered, technology-enhanced, inclusive monitoring and evaluation
protocol for the long-term management of the HWC for MCNP and its peripheral zone.
4) Elaborate an action plan and management strategy for the implementation of study
recommendations.

3. Expected results, methodological approach, tasks of the consultant, deliverables and
   work relationship
   Expected Results
   The expected results of the study are:
   1) Assessment report of the HWC context, nature and severity, root causes and its impacts.
   2) Long-term and integrated strategy to manage HWC in MCNP with separate sections on; early
   warning and rapid response system, mitigation, preventive, legal and policy measures.
   3) Community-centered monitoring and evaluation protocol for the management of the HWC
   within MCNP landscape.
   4) HWC Action plan and management strategy for roll-out of implementation.
   Methodological approach
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   This work is an adaptation of the WWF-SAFE approach to Human Wildlife Conflict management.
   The SAFE system management is a holistic approach of the HWC in its entirety. It is inclusive in
   that it encompasses all the interactions between the people, their land, their livelihoods, decisionmakers, commercial and government interests, and wildlife; and it is forgiving as it accommodates
   human error and the “wildness” of the species involved. It is a results-focused approach delivered
   through five strategic outcomes aimed at making the system safe — safe people, safe wildlife, safe
   assets, safe habitat, and effective monitoring. The approach is a shift from the traditional HWC
   approaches that focus on addressing only individual Conflict Elements, and do not provide a basis
   for addressing the safety of the system into the future. The approach ensures: an integration of all
   the six elements or steps of HWC (policy, prevention, mitigation, understanding the conflict,
   response, and monitoring); the Strategic Outcomes act as minimum standards for HWC
   management, and that if each of the five Strategic Outcomes (safe persons, safe wildlife, safe assets,
   safe habitat, and effective monitoring) are met, then contact between humans and wildlife is
   minimized, and both can be safe in the event of contact within acceptable limits of tolerance.
   It assesses conflicts in a landscape or site through a structured stakeholder consultation process
   which allows managers, decision-makers, and practitioners to develop HWC strategies that
   gradually remove immediate risks, as enshrined in its four guiding principles:
    Wild animals are wild and conflict will occur.
    Stakeholders involved in designing the system must accept and share responsibility for the
   safety of the system while those using the system must comply with its rules and constraints.
    HWC management decisions must align with relevant development plans and processes that
   contribute to sustainable development goals.
    It does not set specific target but rather guide interventions to achieve minimum standards and
   long term goals.
   Consultant should be very familiar with the SAFE approach or similar method given that, these
   technical requirements have been developed according to SAFE.
   The technical requirements are essentially laid-out according to the SAFE approach elements, but
   will benefit from a community-focused, technology-assisted early-warning system. Given that
   SAFE is a broad-based, context-specific methodology, not all traditional SAFE stages may be
   relevant to the same degree or context of application; or given available time and resources. The
   consultant using his/her judgement and during the inception process will be expected to
   present/discuss these limitations and or modifications.
   SAFE is a HWC management framework and the consultant will, where relevant and, as the cases
   and situation in the field may demand; test lobbying tools, evaluate, prepare/propose protocols,
   develop/propose plans, explore collect information, develop/adapt guidelines, propose analyze
   frameworks, and or recommend tools/protocols, or provide basic awareness/training, or suggest
   budgets and monitoring instruments where relevant, etc., to enable the effective roll-out of the
   SAFE approach across Mt Cameroon NP by PSMNR-SWR within a reasonable time-frame after
   the consultancy. It has however to be considered that PSMNR-SWR will is also planning for the
   next implementation phase (probably 2023-2026).
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   In both clusters targeted for this study the security aspect is considered. Access to the West Coast
   Cluster working closely with the park service and other stakeholders is easy, whereas access to the
   Bomboko cluster is constrained. This will be considered during inception and in the action plan
   (specific objective 4).
   The consultant shall take strongly in consideration for the study the collaborative management
   approach implemented by PSMNR-SWR and wherever possible integrates proposed measures in
   already existing structures, institutions and procedures.
   Tasks of the consultant
   The consultant shall carry out the following tasks:
   General tasks:
    Study of relevant documents/studies concerning HWC in MCNP, best practices of HWC
   management in other areas (focus elephant), PSMNR-SWR collaborative management
   approach.
    Organize a preparatory meeting with PSMNR-SWR in Buea to discuss on organization of the
   study and for clarifying of context, scope, and understanding of ToR.
    Organize an inception workshop with all involved stakeholders (WWF, MINFOF, PSMNR,
   community and council representatives).
    Organize restitution of key outcomes of the study for feedback and input to PSMNR team and
   WWF.
    Submit draft report and present it for comments to WWF experts and PSMNR.
    Write final report.
   Tasks under Specific Objective 1: Assessment of the HWC
    Integrate best available social, biological and biophysical (including spatial) science in
   understanding the nature of the conflict (e.g. bio-social characteristics of elephants; migratory
   habits, phenology, changes to behavior, land use, etc.). The special situation of Mt Cameroon
   NP as a mountain eco-system of relatively small size and its situation more or less as an “island”
   without nearly no corridor to other protected areas has to be considered; a wildlife corridor on
   the NW of MCNP site may be still possible to manage.
   o Identify conflict sites/use/update existing data. Map the situation; species involved,
   actors involved, movement pattern (geographically but also time-bound), conflict
   location etc.
   o Use existing data/fill gaps on site-specific studies on crop-raiding behavior of forest
   elephants and other wildlife (try to identify drivers of behavior).
    Perform surveys/update information on communities regarding their perspectives towards
   wildlife; asset; assess levels of neutrality or strained attitudes.
    Involve /LSOs, other community groups in organizing sessions to enable dialogue on how to
   change this perspective? (include cultural/religious relationships and traditions).
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   Tasks under Specific Objective 2: long-term and integrated strategy to manage HWC
    Propose at early stage of the study the structure and content of the strategy and a work plan how
   to achieve its elaboration.
    Measures of the strategy or different scenarios in general shall in general be technically and
   financially evaluated.
    Carry out the following specific tasks:
   a) Rapid response system: information technology package and early warning systems
   • Facilitate training of Eco guards on HWC with elephants and how to act in conflict cases.
   • Recommend training and awareness building for communities using LSOs along
   suspected wildlife pathways/migratory routes.
   • Evaluate technically/financially and recommend communications and information
   technology innovations applicable in the local context which can be of assistance in
   gathering and reporting incidences in real-time, to central information gathering, storage
   and management (HWC observatory) …
   • Propose design and functioning for a rapid response team.
   • Evaluate technically/financially and recommend other technological support
   mechanisms to monitor animal movements around conflict zones (e.g., use of Open
   Collar, AI camera traps, etc.).
   b) policy mainstreaming; policies and legal protocols to manage conflict animals
    Evaluate existing government mechanism of compensation and recommend
   improvements to the existing mechanism.
    analyze appropriate lobbying mechanisms for engaging government to adopt/practice
   legal protocols and frameworks dealing with conflict animals and compensations.
    Propose mechanisms to lobby local governments for nested HWC management plans.
   This can be to improve existing plans or development of new management plans.
    Lobby/test mechanisms to lobby for financial support from local governments, NGOs
   and private sector` towards HWC as part of development aid and poverty reduction
   programs. (HWC mitigation contributes to SDGs).
    Evaluate approaches to support/collaborate with local governments to implement HWC
   management plans.
   c) preventive measures: fencing; barriers; deterrents, subsidies, incentives;
   • analyse land management in the villages concerned and propose local applicable land use
   planning and management measures to prevent HWC including evaluation of potential
   communal use of agricultural lands with paid guards instead of individual patches. Where
   applicable promote shared yields to compensate victims for crop raiding losses and
   negotiate/share the burden amongst farmers.
   • Explore options for use of alternative crops (less favored by elephants or relevant wildlife, etc.)
   and evaluate use of evasive land use strategies.
   • recommend measures to mainstream HWC sensitivity in livelihoods program designs and other
   development programs.
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   • Evaluate technically and financially already applied prevention measures in the area (chili
   fencing, beehives) and new ones which could be proposed like planting of chili pepper or other
   repelling plants, electric fences (fencing community farm or fencing park), acoustic alarm calls
   etc., and analyze/collect learnings.
   • Prepare/suggest effective protocols for prevention measures.
   • Propose how to strongly involve local authorities, LSOs, communities in land-use planning (e.g.
   how to select sites for growing crops for human and for wildlife to minimize HWC).
   • Develop/adapt education projects for communities to educate them about HWC. In particular,
   to guarantee their own individual and collective physical security.
   • propose/organize mini-workshops and trainings how to deal with wildlife movements,
   behaviors and conflicts.
   d) Mitigation strategies: interim relief, compensation and insurance schemes; alternative
   livelihoods programs.
   • Evaluate existing livelihood options already implemented by PSMNR-SWR (community forest,
   modern beekeeping, multi-purpose nurseries, cassava and plantain projects) and explore,
   characterize alternative/additional livelihoods mechanisms to complement practices prone to
   negative consequences of HWC (snails, mushrooms, fisheries, …).
   • Evaluate subsidized location of fruiting trees next to crop fields.
   • Explore how to collaborate with local Ministry officials, private sector agricultural companies,
   NGOs, individuals, etc., to promote sustainable practices.
   • Develop/propose innovative compensation & insurance schemes.
   • Explore how to provide or pre-empt compensation to communities for living with dangerous
   and risky animals – elephants, primates e.g. elephant’s days; compensation for the amount of
   days an elephant spends on a field and farmer loses production but doesn’t kill beast.
   • Evaluate the potentials of using the economic value of wildlife to implement and finance
   mitigation measures and to offset the losses caused by wild animals.
   o Use case study examples where relevant from other settings such as Wildlife Credits
   (developed by WWF Namibia) or insurance systems in east Africa, etc.; linking external
   parties willing to pay for conservation performance.
   o Explore how to reward actors; communities and others to act as wildlife stewards instead
   of turning against wildlife (this is already practiced to some extent under the PSMNR
   Conservation Incentive Systems).
   o Explore how to reward local schools proportionally to the number of conflict incidents
   managed by communities; the community owning/running the school can be rewarded
   for their conflict prevention efforts (positive feedback (reward) instead of negative
   feedback (compensation).
   • Propose measures to be considered in the overall Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)
   being set up by PSMNR-SWR to address specificities of Human Wildlife conflicts
   evaluate pertinence of setting up a locally led additional conflict resolution committee
   (facilitated by LSOs; local stakeholders, local authorities).
   Tasks under Specific Objective 3: Community Centered and technology enhance monitoring
   and evaluation protocol for the management of the HWC;
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   • Propose a monitoring protocol for HWC conflict, using a standardized format to collect
   HWC data. The system should clearly articulate how communities will not only be
   participating in it but should take lead in the monitoring (if applicable base on existing
   models like SMART model, example of Panthera and WWF Kenya).
   • Explore role of a SMART or other database to complement management of HWC (e.g.,
   for recording and tracking conflicts).
   • Recommend nomination/appointment of HWC authority/coordination focal
   point/committee/mechanism who is/are called in to assess/assist in a situation of conflict.
   • Propose monitoring field protocols to measure effectiveness of existing prevention
   measures and additional proposed ones including data management protocols.
   • Where feasible explore the use of camera traps to record and analyze crop raiding
   behavior; including wildlife movements.
   • Set up LSO-facilitated citizen science projects; community participation in monitoring
   animal populations and conflicts.
   • Propose a system for planning, generating HWC lessons and encouraging its learning
   among stakeholders.
   Tasks under Specific Objective 4: Action plan for the implementation of HWC management
   strategy
    Elaborate an overall action plan for the implementation of the strategy and the monitoring
   and evaluation mechanism; including description of the measure, responsibilities/roles for
   implementation, time frame, estimated budget.
    The consultant shall in the action plan also propose additional technical consultancy
   expertise for implementation of elements of the strategy when necessary (no local expertise
   available).
   NB: After inception of the study the consultant shall propose a detailed work plan with roles and
   responsibilities and people involved.
   Work relationship
   The consultants main point of contact at WWF Coastal Forest Programme (CFP) will be the CFP
   Manager tngwene@wwf.panda.org , and at the WWF Cameroon level it will be the Sr. Field
   Programs Coordinator pmbile@wwfcam.org. The consultant will work under supervision of
   Regional Delegate, MINFOF South West eremdel2002@yahoo.fr and GFA team leader
   fstenmanns@gmx.net and in close collaboration with the Conservator of MCNP and CFP
   Landscape officer mbakia@wwfcam.org.
   Required deliverables
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   The required deliverables are outlined in the table below. All reports and documents shall be in
   English. It is expected that the consultant will use the details of the SAFE approach to prepare the
   technical and Financial Bid. Therefore, selection will depend to a significant extent on the quality
   of the deliverables taking into consideration the details of the technical requires of each Step in the
   SAFE approach. Innovation and experience will score high marks, but these must be realistic, costeffective and simple to implement in the given context. The proposed timeframe of 45 days is an
   indication, the consultant may propose a timeframe based on his own experience and analysis of
   the TOR, however the study shall not extend 60 days.
   Deliverables Content Indicative time frame (will
   be agreed to during Inception
   meeting)
   1 Assessment report the root causes of the conflict, as
   migration patterns of elephants,
   nature, severity, geographical
   distribution of impacts of HWC,
   community attitudes towards
   conservation and HWC
   2 Long-term and
   integrated strategy
   to manage HWC
   rapid response system (early
   warning system), mitigation
   (Interim relief, compensation and
   insurance schemes; alternative
   livelihoods programs), preventive
   (including; fencing; barriers;
   deterrents, subsidies, incentives,
   etc.), legal and policy measures
   3 Monitoring and
   evaluation protocol
   Monitoring and evaluation protocol
   for the management of the HW
   4 Action plan for the
   implementation of
   HWC
   Participatory performance
   monitoring and evaluation system
4. Consultant profile and requirements, and application procedures
   Consultant profile and requirements
    Proven familiarity with using the WWF – SAFE Approach.
    Fluent in Spoken and Written English; French would be an asset.
    An advanced degree in a biological sciences or in a natural resources management domain;
   Africa experience would be an asset.
    Must have used the SAFE approach or other HWC management protocol over the past five
   years.
    Strong familiarity with Technology; advanced level of computer literacy with knowledge in
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   use of key software packages for word-processing, databases and spreadsheets, as well as
   internet; communications, analyses software, GIS, etc.
    Good team management and co-ordination skills, with experience working with local
   government, Civil Society Organization.
    Experience with policy analyses, concise writing of plans, protocols, methodologies,
   guidelines.
    Willingness and ability to carry-out and lead field activities/surveys and travel in villages
    Experience and skills in training and transfer of knowledge.
    Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
    Ability to observe deadlines with accuracy, quality and attention to detail.
    A good track record in delivering finished works on time.
    At least two (02) References who can attest to familiarity with SAFE and related aptitudes.
   How to apply
   Interested candidates must submit, by February 28, 2022, an application composed as follows:

• A detailed curriculum vita, explaining the skills for the mission.
• A methodological offer explaining the understanding of the mission and the description of the way
  to conduct it.
• A detailed financial offer, mentioning the unit prices and quantities proposed, per diem, all travel
  expenses.
  NB: Be available for an inception meeting on the methodology and calendar of activities before the
  start of the fieldwork and, as needed, during the fieldwork.
  The expected start date for the consultation is April 1, 2022.
  Applications should be sent in one document and one email to: recruit-cam@wwfcam.org
  Please indicate as subject of the email: « Human – Wildlife – Conflict Management Consultant –
  SWR, Cameroon ».
  COVID-19
  It is recognized that the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to be severe. The measures
  prescribed by the World Health Organization and the Cameroonian government must be respected.
  WWF Environmental and Social Safeguards
  The consultant is required to comply with WWF social policies, as well as the WWF Environmental
  and Social Safeguards Framework, policy statements on human rights, indigenous peoples and
  conservation, gender equality, and the Safeguards Framework document and its nine Interim
  Standards.