Call for Recruitment: Hydrologic Assessment (Hydrology Engineer)

BACKGROUND

Wetlands International is an international organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and their resources, for the benefit of nature and people. It is the only non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to wetlands. It is a global non-profit organization with more than half a century of experience. We work through our 20 offices, our partners and experts. Most of our work is funded on a project basis through governments and private donations. We also have a growing portfolio of corporate collaborations. The regional office located in Panama is responsible for the development and implementation of the Strategic Intent 2020 – 2030 in collaboration with the other regional office located in Argentina, through coordination with partner organizations, government actors, as well as the implementation of projects. Wetlands International seeks to increase the impact of its work in Latin America and the Caribbean through the development of strategic partnerships and the acquisition of larger, longer-term programs.

In specific, the project aims to protect and restore mangrove ecosystems in the Portland Bight Protected Area (PBPA) in Jamaica. This initiative is led by Wetlands International in partnership with the Jamaica Red Cross Society and The International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies and is supported by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund -CBF-.

The Multiple Site Mangrove Restoration Project aims to rehabilitate and conserve mangrove ecosystems across various locations in Jamaica. The project seeks to address environmental degradation, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. The hydrologist will play a crucial role in assessing and managing water-related aspects of the project.

Objective of the Consultancy

The main objective of the Hydrologic assessment is to provide documentation of hydrological evaluations based on experience which, added to the technical information, will be of utmost importance to obtain the corresponding authorization from NEPA for the restoration, monitoring, and management project of mangroves and ensure the successful implementation of the entire project, providing technical expertise and conservation support. and sustainable mangrove management in the Portland Bight Protected Area.

Duty Station

The consultant will work in selected project sites in PBPA with communities and partner organizations.

IMPORTANT: For more information on key responsabilites, requierements, payments and deliveries, please download and read the attached Terms of Reference.

Application Process

The acquisition of these consulting services will be carried out by the “Quality and Cost-Benefit Selection” (“QCBS”) method, which uses a competitive process between preselected companies or individuals that considers the quality of the proposal or product and the cost of the service in the selection of the winning bidder.

The application process includes the submission of two general technical proposals and two economic
proposals (two separate documents for each site), one for the Salinas site in Old Harbor Bay, and one for the Portland Cotagge site, from which only one option will be selected in the final process.

Interested companies or candidates should submit their technical and economic proposals
to [email protected] no later than July 31, 2024.