YKAN is inviting a qualified Individual Consultant to submit proposal for the following scope of work:

Project Background

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) represent a strategic approach to addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, disaster risks, and the social and economic vulnerabilities of communities. This approach emphasizes the protection, sustainable management, and restoration of natural ecosystems to strengthen environmental resilience while improving community well-being.

To support the implementation of evidence-based, equitable, and replicable NbS, the ASEAN NbS Tool Project is being implemented with support from the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund (GTF). The project is led by World Resources Institute Indonesia (WRI Indonesia), in collaboration with SCeNe Coalition, the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), the Geospatial Informatics Group Natural Assets Laboratory (SIG-NAL), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. The project aims to develop a decision-support tool to assess the suitability of NbS interventions based on ecological, social, and economic conditions, as well as community needs.

Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN) is a relevant stakeholder in supporting conservation efforts and the sustainable management of natural resources. In this context, the field visit and data validation activities in Teluk Pambang Village, Bantan Subdistrict, Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province, are expected to provide contextual information on mangrove ecosystems, blue carbon potential, restoration opportunities, and the relationship between coastal ecosystems and community livelihoods.

To ensure that the activities are carried out effectively and in accordance with the established objectives, Facilitator is required in Bengkalis Regency. The PIC will be responsible for coordinating preparations, logistical requirements, stakeholder communications, and technical and operational support throughout the activities. Therefore, these Terms of Reference (ToR) are required to serve as a guideline for the PIC's duties, scope of work, deliverables, and responsibilities in supporting the successful implementation of the activities.

Objectives/Purposes of the Assignment:

YKAN is seeking a qualified Individual Consultant as Facilitator for the Field Visit and Data Validation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Implementation of the ASEAN NbS Tool in Teluk Pambang Village, Bengkalis Regency. For further details on the Scope of Work, please refer to the Terms of Reference available attached

IMPORTAN TIMELINES. The proposal submission deadline is listed on this page. Proposal submitted after the deadline will not be considered.