Consultant – National Voluntary Community Conservation Framework

Pact

. Conduct a rapid desk review of relevant international guidance, including CBD Decision 14/8 (2018), IUCN frameworks, and Belize’s national policies and legal structures .

Posted 9/29/2026contractRemote • BelizeSeniorLead💰 BZD 60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in biodiversity conservation and environmental policy, with a strong focus on developing frameworks and guidelines that are gender-responsive and culturally appropriate. Proven ability to conduct multi-stakeholder consultations and capacity-building activities while delivering comprehensive reports and documentation.

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Biodiversity ConservationEnvironmental Policy DevelopmentMulti-Stakeholder ConsultationsFramework DevelopmentCapacity-Building Activities

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Hard Skills

Conservation BiologyEnvironmental ManagementNatural Resource ManagementProtected Area ManagementEnvironmental LawGeographyEcologyPublic PolicySustainable DevelopmentGuideline Development

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunicationFacilitationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Assessment TemplatesImplementation ToolsConsultation ReportsInception ReportsPilot Site Assessments

Industry Keywords

CBD Decision 14/8IUCN FrameworksOECMsParticipatory ProcessesIndigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct a rapid desk review of relevant international guidance, including CBD Decision 14/8 (2018), IUCN frameworks, and Belize’s national policies and legal structures
Provide technical support for development and refinement of the NVCCA Framework through consultations and technical discussions with NBIO, IUCN, PACT, and relevant stakeholders
Identify and assess existing community, Indigenous, private, and locally led conservation initiatives in Belize
Develop practical implementation tools, including guidelines, assessment templates, and toolkits, ensuring they are gender-responsive, culturally appropriate, and rights-based
Identify and assess five potential NVCCA pilot sites within the Macal and Mopan River Watersheds
Document pilot experiences, successes, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations
Conduct targeted capacity-building and awareness activities
Submit six deliverables over eight months, including an inception report, stakeholder consultation report, draft NVCCA Framework, pilot site assessment, capacity-building documentation, and implementation recommendations report
Incorporate feedback from NBIO, IUCN, PACT, and other designated stakeholders and make reasonable revisions
Report to the Director of the National Biodiversity Office and coordinate with the NBIO project team, Forest Department, IUCN technical team, and other stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or higher) in conservation biology, environmental management, natural resource management, environmental law, protected area management, geography, ecology, public policy, sustainable development, or another closely related field
10+ years of professional experience in biodiversity conservation, protected areas, natural resource governance, environmental policy, or related fields
Experience developing national policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines, or governance mechanisms for biodiversity conservation, protected areas, or OECMs
Strong knowledge of the CBD, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and IUCN guidance on OECMs and protected/conserved areas
Proven experience conducting multi-stakeholder consultations, workshops, and participatory processes with government, IPLCs, CSOs, private sector, and communities
Experience in Belize or the wider Caribbean is an asset
Submit a cover letter, CV, technical proposal, and financial proposal
Incomplete proposals will not be considered