Consultant to Conduct Study on the Impact of Pangasius Aquaculture on the Wetlands of the Mekong Delta

WWF-Vietnam is seeking for Consultant to conduct study on the impact of Pangasius aquaculture on the wetlands of the Mekong Delta

1. Objective of the consultancy

A consultant (or consultants) is required to identify the significant impacts of Pangasius aquaculture to the wetlands.
This term of reference addresses the roles and responsibilities of the consultant(s) who are required to carry out the above-mentioned task.

2. Scope of work/ Major responsibility

• Define typical study sites in which Pangasius aquaculture is practiced nearby or surrounded by wetlands.
• Review current Pangasius aquaculture practices in the selected sites to identify short term and long term impacts of aquaculture on wetlands following the parameters: water quality and biodiversity and physical degradation of wetland.
• Desk-study and collect secondary data form DARD and Natural Resources and Environment Department or other previous researches on water quality,
• Field study for sampling the water quality at study sites combine with data collected from DARD and Natural Resources and Environment Department for further assessment and prediction.
• Field study on biodiversity, especially focus on the appearance of some the species listed in IUCN red list according to ASC standards before and after aquaculture practices is conducted on site.
• Desk study and field study of how other physical degradation and habitat disturbance of wetland are impacted since the conversion of wetland to aquaculture.
• Draft and final report of the research.

3. Required profile

Knowledge/Expertise:

• Consultant team should have related background both in environment and society, biology, aquaculture or relevant subjects. At least Master Degree for team leader.
• Consultant team should have strong skills on environmental study and hydrology
• Expert in wetland ecosystem and wetland conservation.
• Background in water quality analysis is a must.
• Expert in modeling.
• Knowledge about ASC standards
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant subjects.

Experiences: Strong experience in water resources management, Biology – Environment impact assessment (B-EIA), water quality analysis, wetland expert and aquaculture especially Pangasius aquaculture areas such as Dong Thap, Can Tho, An Giang.

Skills and Abilities: Skills and Abilities: Good at English writing report and communication, understand Mekong Delta context.

Proposal package in English should be sent to: Aquaculture Programme, WWF Vietnam-Cantho office, 3rd Floor, Center for Services and Technology Transfer, Can Tho University, Campus II, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu Dist., Cantho City or via email: [email protected] not later than 29 February, 2016.