Background

GVTC is an intergovernmental organization established by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda, governed by a treaty signed on October 30, 2015. Its purpose is to foster transboundary collaboration for wildlife conservation and tourism development in the Greater Virunga Landscape (GVL), comprised of protected areas in all three countries, including Virunga National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Semuliki, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The GVL is ecologically diverse and home to species such as chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, okapis, and elephants. However, it faces threats from illegal resource exploitation driven by population growth, poverty, dependence on natural resources, and regional political instability

Objectives of the consultancy

The overall objectives of the evaluation are to assess the GVTC progarm achievements and (potential) impact and draw lessons. The evaluation should provide credible and useful information, enabling the incorporation of lessons learned into the decision-making processes of donors, organizations, and target groups. The Terms of Reference (ToR) of this consultancy is posted in GVTC Website: www.gvtc.org

Submission

Process Interested organizations are invited to submit an expression of interest within 10 working days of the publication of this ToR (Specifically by 17th July 2024). Based on an assessment of these expressions of interest, selected organizations will be invited to submit a concept note. Based on an assessment of the concept notes, one or more organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Expressions of interest must be either in English or in French and submitted electronically to GVTC Executive Secretary by email at es@greatervirunga.org and copying the following Email addresses: rkabeya@greatervirunga.org ; pruhumuliza@greatervirunga.org . Dr. Andrew G. Seguya, GVTC Executive Secretary