Introduction
The ecosystems of the Mekong Delta play a vital role in global biodiversity and in sustaining the livelihoods of local communities. However, these ecosystems are under severe threat, experiencing loss and degradation at rates surpassing those of any other biomes. In particular, wetland areas are rapidly shrinking under pressure from resource exploitation and utilization, resulting in significant declines in biodiversity and an increase in the number of threatened species. Species richness and diversity have diminished due to illegal hunting by local communities. Despite these challenges, there remains limited information on the changes that have occurred and the current status of these ecosystems. The project entitled “Building a Portal of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Information for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development for the Mekong Delta (Ecobank Mekong)”, funded by the Mekong – Korea Cooperation Fund, aims to establish a WebGIS-based international-standard biodiversity database. This platform will provide updated information on ecosystems and biodiversity in the Mekong Delta to domestic, regional, and global stakeholders, as well as to broader public users.
The project is designed to achieve the following specific objectives:
- To assess the current status of biodiversity (ecosystems and species) in support of sustainable socio-economic development and biodiversity conservation planning.
- To provide a standardized and regularly updated database on natural ecosystems and biodiversity for ecosystem assessment, biodiversity evaluation, and monitoring of related changes.
- To develop an advanced WebGIS platform and mobile applications to raise public awareness and promote widespread access and utilisation of the established database.
Under the scope of project activities, the Ecobank Mekong Project Management Board is seeking an independent consultant to carry out the following assignment: “Collecting available maps, management plans and other relevant documents to biodiversity conservation and management”
Scope of Work
- Develop a detailed work plan.
- Collect existing maps, management plans, and relevant documentation related to biodiversity conservation and management.
- Prepare mission reports and assessments on the current status of biodiversity conservation and management in the Mekong Delta region.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants are required to provide personal information and must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a PhD degree in ecology, biodiversity, forestry, natural resource management, natural resource systems management, or other relevant/equivalent fields.
- Possess a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in natural resources, biodiversity conservation, and related fields, including at least 5 years of work experience specifically related to the Mekong Delta region.
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in English, with reading and writing skills suitable for reporting and professional communication.
- Have proven experience working in Cambodia and/or the Mekong Basin, with knowledge of local biodiversity conservation and management practices.
- Hold a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining prior to February 2026.
Application Submission Method
Applicants are requested to submit their applications to the Ecobank Mekong Project Management Board via email at: [email protected], or by postal mail to the following address: Ecobank Mekong Project Management Unit 1B Thanh Loc 29 Street, Quarter 1, An Phu Dong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City by 17h00, 30th July 2025. Detailed information regarding the required forms, Terms of Reference for the assignment, and submission guidelines can be downloaded here.