May 20, 2021

Call for Expression of Interest for Preparation the informational video

Call for Expression of Interest for Preparation the informational video on the Planned Dedoplistskaro Biosphere Reserve in the framework of the EU Financed Project “Establishment of Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve in Kakheti Region as a Model for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth” (NEAR-TS 2018/404-140)

Closing Date for Submission: 15 June, 2021
Publication Reference: 021RECC/G/EU-2021-SRV-7-5.8.12.

The Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus) in partnership with Dedoplistskaro Municipality (Georgia) is involved in implementation of EU financed Project on Establishment of Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve in Kakheti Region as a Model for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth. The Project start day is February 1, 2019 and planned end day January 31, 2021.

REC Caucasus is seeking for procurement of service contract for preparation of study on water resources for Dedoplistskaro Municipality to be further submitted to UNESCO for international nomination of planned Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve and, in addition, to be used for preparation of planned Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve Management Plan.

1. THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Overall objective of the project is to improve living conditions and quality of life of local communities in Kakheti region due to inclusive and sustainable growth and sustainable management of natural resources at local level.

The specific objective of the project is establishment of Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve in Kakheti region (through formal submission for international designation of Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO for its further inclusion into the World Network of Biosphere Reserves) as model for inclusive and sustainable growth at local level with increased role and participation of local authority in multilevel governance and cross-scale coordination between national, regional and local levels for sustainable management of planned Biosphere Reserve’s common-pool natural resources.

2. ASSIGNMENT

Assignment is envisaged to be carried out during the period of June-September, 2021.

3. APPLICATION INFORMATION

Interested candidates should submit (via e-mail or post and with indication of call ref. number in subject line) the following application documents:

Curriculum vitae (CV) – see attached template and scanned version of a signed cover letter of stating an expression of interest with a possible starting date for the entire duration of the contract to:

Kety Jibladze
Project Technical Assistant

REC Caucasus
13, Badri Shoshitaishvili Street
(former Dimitri Arakishvili 1st Dead-End)
0179 Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: + (995 32) 2-25-07-75
E-Mail: kety.jibladze@rec-caucasus.org

NOTE:

Expression of Interest (EoI) is an alternative to writing a fully-fledged selection-criteria response. The EoI might be with a maximum length such as 2-3 pages. The EoI will outline what the person is to do and the experience and skills needed to carry out the role.

Attached EoI template could be used for submission.

For additional questions applicants could contact:

Lali Tevzadze
Biodiversity and Sustainable Natural Resources Programme Manager

REC Caucasus
13, Badri Shoshitaishvili Street
(former Dimitri Arakishvili 1st Dead-End)
0179 Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: + (995 32) 2-25-07-75
E-Mail: lalitevzadze@yahoo.com

5. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

The deadline for submission of Expression of Interest (EoI) and CV:

20 November, 2020, 18:00 Central European Time (CET).

6. ATTACHMENTS

Attachments are available for downloading from this site:

CV-Template

EoI Optional Template