CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY

Position

Nyika and Musalangu IMET Consultant

Contract Type

Short‑Term Consultancy

Location

North Luangwa Landscape – Nyika Zambia National Park and Musalangu Game Management Area

About Us

Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an international conservation organisation dedicated to conserving wildlife and ecosystems in some of the world’s most outstanding wild places. FZS implements long‑term conservation programmes across Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe.

In Zambia, FZS operates through the North Luangwa Conservation Programme (NLCP), supporting protected area management and community‑based natural resource management. Under the EU Nature Africa-funded Connecting Livelihoods and Landscape (CoLiLa) Project, FZS is expanding its work within the Malawi–Zambia Transfrontier Conservation Area (MAZA TFCA), focusing on biodiversity conservation, inclusive livelihoods, and strengthened governance.

Background

Nyika Zambia National Park (NZNP) and Musalangu Game Management Area (GMA) are key conservation areas within the Muchinga and North Luangwa landscape. Nyika Zambia National Park is a gazetted National Park managed by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), while Musalangu GMA is a designated multiple‑use area where biodiversity conservation is pursued alongside sustainable community use through co‑management arrangements.

To strengthen management effectiveness, governance, and planning across both sites, Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET) assessments will be conducted to establish robust baselines that inform adaptive management, planning, and EU donor reporting requirements.

Purpose and Objectives

Overall Objective

To assess the current management effectiveness of Nyika Zambia National Park and Musalangu Game Management Area using the IMET framework and establish robust baselines to inform planning, resourcing, and adaptive management.

Specific Objectives

• Assess the management context, governance, planning, and operational capacity of both sites
• Evaluate threats, pressures, and conservation outcomes affecting the protected area and GMA
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, risks, and priority management actions
• Generate agreed IMET baselines consistent with EU donor reporting requirements

• Build understanding, ownership, and practical use of IMET among park and GMA management teams and key stakeholders

Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake, but not be limited to, the following activities:

a)   Preparation Phase

• Review relevant background documentation, including management plans, annual plans, patrol and law‑enforcement data, biodiversity information, and previous assessments
• Coordinate with site management and partners to confirm workshop participants, logistics, and expectations

b)   IMET Workshops

• Facilitate participatory IMET assessment workshops for Nyika Zambia National Park and Musalangu GMA
• Guide participants through all IMET modules in line with BIOPAMA guidelines
• Ensure scoring is evidence‑based, transparent, and clearly documented

c)   Analysis and Reporting

• Consolidate IMET scores, justifications, and supporting evidence
• Identify key findings, priority threats, gaps, and recommended management actions
• Produce site‑specific IMET reports and completed IMET databases

Methodology

The assessments will follow standard IMET methodology, including:

• Participatory, workshop‑based scoring
• Structured group discussions and consensus‑building
• Use of available quantitative and qualitative data
• Alignment with recognised regional and international IMET guidelines

Expected Outputs

• Completed IMET assessments for Nyika Zambia National Park and Musalangu GMA
• Completed IMET databases submitted in the required formats
• Concise IMET reports including:
• Key findings
• Priority management issues and threats
• Action‑oriented recommendations for planning and implementation

Duration and Timing

Each IMET assessment will be conducted over 2–3 consecutive days per site. The assessments are tentatively scheduled for the week of 12th July 2026, subject to procurement and logistical arrangements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Consultant / IMET
• Lead and the full IMET assessment process
• Ensure high technical quality of workshops, scoring, and documentation
• Compile and submit all agreed deliverables
• Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) / Park Management
• Provide relevant data and documentation
• Ensure participation of key staff
• Support logistical arrangements
• Project Coordination Team / Partners
• Support planning, coordination, and quality assurance
• Review and endorse outputs

Reporting and Deliverables

The consultant will submit:

• Draft IMET reports for review
• Final IMET reports incorporating comments
• Completed IMET databases

Ethical and Quality Considerations

All information will be treated confidentially and used solely for management and reporting purposes. The assessment will be conducted in a transparent, participatory, and evidence-based manner.

Application Process

Interested consultants should submit the following:

a) Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The CV should clearly demonstrate the consultant’s qualifications and previous similar consultancy work conducted, including experience relevant to this assignment.

b) Cover Letter

A cover letter outlining:

• Relevant experience
• Proposed approach to the assignment
• Motivation for applying

c) Previous Similar Work Conducted

Consultants should demonstrate relevant experience by providing details of previous similar consultancy assignments, including but not limited to:

• Facilitation of IMET, METT, or other protected area management effectiveness assessments
• Management planning, governance reviews, or performance assessments for national parks, GMAs, or other protected areas
• Facilitation of participatory workshops involving protected area staff, government agencies, community institutions, and development partners
• Experience implementing assignments under donor‑funded conservation programmes (e.g. EU, GEF, KfW, World Bank, or similar)

For each relevant assignment, consultants should indicate:

• Name of the project or assignment
• Client or commissioning organisation
• Location and year(s) of implementation
• Scope of work and role played

 This information should be included in the CV and/or cover letter.

d) Professional Referees

Three (3) traceable professional referees who can attest to the consultant’s relevant experience and performance, including:

• Nature of the working relationship
• Full contact details

For Zambian consultants, successful contracting may be subject to the submission of ZAQA‑certified qualifications, where applicable.

Applications should be submitted electronically using the link below:

https://zoologisch.jobs.personio.de/job/2618013?_pc=1559584#apply

Application Deadline: Friday 15May 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.