Community Facilitators Ribaué

Terms of Reference for IUCN Consultancy Title: Community Facilitator for Forest Landscape Restoration – Ribáuè Northeastern Zone Objective of the Consultancy This consultancy has the following objective(s): To facilitate the implementation of forest landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation and community livelihood activities, and to support community groups and cooperatives linked to sustainable value chains in the assigned intervention zone of Ribáuè District, Nampula Province. ➢ To support forest landscape restoration activities, including agroforestry, assisted natural regeneration, nursery establishment, planting and maintenance. ➢ To mobilize communities and support cooperatives and producer groups involved in sustainable value chains. ➢ To facilitate practical training, field monitoring, data collection and reporting on project activities. ➢ To promote social inclusion, biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management. Background Project Reference: P05293 Donor reference: DR05293.22 About IUCN IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional Terms of Reference for Consultancy v1 March2024 knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being. www.iucn.org https://twitter.com/IUCN/ About the Project General Summary: this joint initiative by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) aims to promote inclusive and large-scale Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in critical ecosystems across Africa and South America. It focuses on integrating knowledge, equality, and action by encouraging equitable governance, strengthening technical capacities, and mobilizing investments to support effective large-scale restoration. Building on the foundations of the global Forest Landscape Restoration Hub (FLR Hub)—an initiative funded by the German government through the International Climate Initiative (IKI)—this project represents a targeted expansion of the Hub’s existing efforts. SDC’s support adds value by enhancing the implementation of restoration in select African landscapes and promoting regional collaboration and knowledge exchange in South America. The initiative combines direct, on- the-ground restoration in Madagascar and Mozambique with the establishment of a demand- driven, regional knowledge management platform to support FLR coordination, learning, and innovation at the regional level across South America. It addresses urgent environmental and social challenges—including land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate vulnerability—by empowering local communities, promoting gender-responsive governance, and strengthening the systems for knowledge generation, sharing, and application. With a planned duration of 4 years (November 2025–October 2029) and a total volume of CHF 5,5 million (including scoping activities), SDC’s strategic investment plays a catalytic role in translating political commitment into action, operationalizing national restoration strategies, and scaling south- south cooperation in forest landscape restoration. Strategic Objectives: The project is anchored in five core pillars: 1. Knowledge and Awareness Raising: Strengthening the global and regional knowledge base on FLR, fostering co-creation, and amplifying local and Indigenous knowledge alongside scientific data. 2. Site- Level Planning and Implementation: Supporting countries and communities in assessing, planning, and implementing FLR interventions in priority landscapes. 3. Scaling and Regional Engagement: Enhancing regional synergies and learning, enabling cross-border collaboration, and supporting policy alignment. 4. Livelihoods and Socioeconomic Co-Benefits: Promoting inclusive value chains, sustainable finance models, and FLR as a pathway to local development and poverty reduction. 5. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion: Embedding gender equality and inclusive governance as central pillars in all FLR processes, ensuring representation, agency, and empowerment. Description of the Assignment The Community Facilitator is expected to support the implementation of forest landscape restoration activities in the assigned intervention zone of Ribáuè District, Nampula Province, by mobilizing local communities, facilitating community participation and supporting the adoption of sustainable land management practices. The Consultant will contribute to agroforestry, assisted natural regeneration, nursery establishment, tree planting and maintenance, as well as community livelihood and sustainable value-chain initiatives. The Consultant will also facilitate community training, support cooperatives and producer groups, collect field data, monitor activities, document results and submit regular progress reports to the Project Officer. [...] Procurement details Reference: IUCN-26-10-Community Facilitators Ribaué-1180 Procedure: SOP1 - Open Procedure Procurement type: Consulting IUCN office (lead): ESARO Mozambique Requisitioning unit: ESARO Mozambique Programme (MZ) Project: P05293 FLR Hub: Knowledge, Equality, and Scaled Impact Country of performance: Mozambique Expected contract duration: 4 YEARS Estimated contract value: <25,000 CHF Currency of proposals: MZN - Mozambique New Metical Language of documents: English Deadline for questions: 24 October 2026 20:59 UTC Deadline for technical and financial proposals: 30 October 2026 21:59 UTC Expected contract award date: 11 November 2026 20:59 UTC Documents - Terms of Reference: Consultancy - Terms of Reference Community Facilitators Ribáuè Eastern Zone.pdf - Conditions for Participating: Conditions for Participating ENG-SPA-FRA v23-09-26.pdf - Standard contract: Standard Agreement.docx The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership union of government and civil society organisations working on nature conservation and sustainable development. 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