The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society and the private sector to solve water problems in developing countries and scale up solutions
Job Overview
- The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) seeks the services of a qualified consultant to design and deliver a comprehensive assessment on Loum-Pa—a traditional fisheries management system.
- The assessment aims to document the history and purpose of Loum-Pa, its role in fish utilization, and its associated social and ecosystem services.
- This work will contribute to understanding how traditional knowledge can support sustainable fisheries management in local communities.
Responsibilities
- The overall objective of this consultancy is to review, design, and implement an evaluation and survey focusing on traditional local knowledge in fisheries management (Loum-Pa).
Responsibilities
- Identify the main obstacles and key factors influencing sustainable fisheries management.
- Document local management practices, community perspectives, and traditional ecological knowledge.
- Provide recommendations to enhance sustainable and participatory fisheries management.
- Assess and verify the number and distribution of Loum-Pa in two districts.
- Review and design assessment instruments for data collection on Loum-Pa.
- Provide technical training to PAFO and DAFO staff for field data collection.
- Conduct field visits to fishing grounds and nearby settlements in Loum-Pa areas.
- Engage with local fishers, community leaders, and stakeholders through individual and focus group interviews, and participatory observations.
- Collect both quantitative and qualitative data on governance, compliance, resource conditions, and fishing practices.
- Review existing customary laws, enforcement mechanisms, and traditional management guidelines.
- Document the socioeconomic impacts of fisheries activities on local livelihoods.
- Analyze collected data and prepare preliminary findings and reports.
- Inception Report – A proposal outlining the methodology and work plan, submitted within two weeks of the start date
- Fieldwork and Data Collection – A total of 13 working days, distributed as follows
- Review and update questionnaires and present them to IWMI (02 working days).
- Travel between Vientiane (VTE) and Attapeu (ATP) (02 working days).
- Field training and data collection in Sanamxay and Samakkhyxay Districts (05 working days).
- Data entry, analysis, and preparation of a first draft report for IWMI feedback (02 working days).
- Finalize the report based on IWMI’s feedback and submit the final version (02 working days).
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Fisheries, Environmental Management, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in fisheries management, environmental assessment, or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience with traditional or community-based natural resource management systems.
- Strong skills in participatory research and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills in both English and Lao.
Method of Application
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