Consultant - Assessment of Traditional (Loum-Pa) Fisheries Management
Design and deliver an assessment on the Loum-Pa fisheries management system.
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Overview
Design and deliver an assessment on the Loum-Pa fisheries management system.
You have:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Fisheries, Environmental Management, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in fisheries management, environmental assessment, or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience with traditional or community-based natural resource management systems.
- Strong skills in participatory research and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills in both English and Lao.
DESCRIPTION:
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) seeks the services of a qualified consultant to design and deliver a comprehensive assessment on Loum-Pa—a traditional fisheries management system. The assessment aims to document the history and purpose of Loum-Pa, its role in fish utilization, and its associated social and ecosystem services. This work will contribute to understanding how traditional knowledge can support sustainable fisheries management in local communities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The overall objective of this consultancy is to review, design, and implement an evaluation and survey focusing on traditional local knowledge in fisheries management (Loum-Pa).
Specific Objectives:
- Identify the main obstacles and key factors influencing sustainable fisheries management.
- Document local management practices, community perspectives, and traditional ecological knowledge.
- Provide recommendations to enhance sustainable and participatory fisheries management.
- Assess and verify the number and distribution of Loum-Pa in two districts.
SCOPR OF WORK:
- Review and design assessment instruments for data collection on Loum-Pa.
- Provide technical training to PAFO and DAFO staff for field data collection.
- Conduct field visits to fishing grounds and nearby settlements in Loum-Pa areas.
- Engage with local fishers, community leaders, and stakeholders through individual and focus group interviews, and participatory observations.
- Collect both quantitative and qualitative data on governance, compliance, resource conditions, and fishing practices.
- Review existing customary laws, enforcement mechanisms, and traditional management guidelines.
- Document the socioeconomic impacts of fisheries activities on local livelihoods.
- Analyze collected data and prepare preliminary findings and reports.
DELIVERABLES:
- Inception Report – A proposal outlining the methodology and work plan, submitted within two weeks of the start date.
- Fieldwork and Data Collection – A total of 13 working days, distributed as follows: a) Review and update questionnaires and present them to IWMI (02 working days). b) Travel between Vientiane (VTE) and Attapeu (ATP) (02 working days). c) Field training and data collection in Sanamxay and Samakkhyxay Districts (05 working days). d) Data entry, analysis, and preparation of a first draft report for IWMI feedback (02 working days). e) Finalize the report based on IWMI’s feedback and submit the final version (02 working days).
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Fisheries, Environmental Management, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in fisheries management, environmental assessment, or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience with traditional or community-based natural resource management systems.
- Strong skills in participatory research and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent documentation and reporting skills in both English and Lao.
Benefits
This is a nationally hired consultancy; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive monthly rate for this assignment. The duration of the contract will be for a period of thirteen (13) working days.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on Oct 31, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you effectively engaged stakeholder communities in a research project? | This question assesses your experience with participatory research methodologies. | Provide specific examples of your engagement strategies and their impact. |
| How have you utilized traditional ecological knowledge in your previous projects? | The interviewer wants to know how you integrate local knowledge into your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you implement to assess the sustainability of fisheries management practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time you had to analyze complex data and present it to non-technical stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in conducting field research and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure cultural sensitivity when working with local communities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to document and report your research findings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you assess the socioeconomic impacts of fisheries activities on local livelihoods? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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