• General context of the project

• Cooperation between MATIER and WRI:

• Carry out a documentary analysis of the different methodologies on participatory mapping of village lands and territories and the identification of camps for local communities and indigenous populations;
• Conduct consultations with the various structures working on participatory mapping in the Republic of Congo;
• Help to develop a harmonized methodology on participatory mapping based on several existing methodologies and several contributions from experts from different structures (Administrations, CSOs, University, etc.)

The expected deliverables are:

• Detailed document on the analyses and comparisons of the different methodologies of participatory mapping of the territories of local communities and indigenous populations;
• Report of the meetings of the group of experts from civil society, community leaders and executives from land administrations, forestry, agriculture, the environment and the IGN;
• First version of the harmonized methodology on participatory mapping;
• Second version of the methodology (enriched by several stakeholders during a national workshop);
• Report of the field test of the harmonized methodology;
• Final report detailing the process of carrying out the mission, expert opinions on the Methodology, recommendations for its improvement, the list of relevant documents, the list of people met, and any other relevant information;
• Final and validated version of the methodology on participatory mapping.

Budget

• Prices must be valid for ninety (90) days.
• A budget proposal with sufficient cost breakdown to assess its reasonableness.
• Please also include a payment schedule linking amounts to milestones of work.
• Provide pricing for all applicable costs associated with this RFP. An estimate of the number of days required to complete the activities must be provided by the consultant in the proposal and must be included in the estimate. However, once the budget is approved, payment for the service will be based on the delivery of the deliverables and not on the number of days actually worked. All expenses (equipment, materials, supplies, consumables, insurance, travel expenses, etc.) required to complete the proposal must be included in the budget.

• Criterion 1: Minimum 5 years’ experience in carrying out participatory mapping work;
• Criterion 2: Experience in the field of land governance, with a focus on promoting the rights of CLPAs;
• Criterion 3 : Degree in social science (anthropology, forestry, rural sociology, rural economics or other relevant field);

• Criterion 4 : Good understanding and/or use of cartographic data for securing land rights;
• Criterion 5 : Demonstrated ability to coordinate stakeholder consultations at national and local levels.

• A statement of interest describing the understanding of the expected mission, the proposed team (if several consultants) and how it meets the requirements (Criteria) above;
• The CV or CVs of the team members;
• Examples and references of similar previous work;
• An overview of the proposed methodology and work plan;
• A description of how the work and/or organization is sustainable
• A budget proposal with sufficient cost breakdown to assess reasonableness and compliance with our funders’ requirements. The template below in Appendix 1 is to be considered for budget submission. Please also include a competitive payment schedule linking amounts to work milestones.

• Completion of all required elements;
• The extent to which the supplier, organization, consultant, etc. proposal meets the requirements set out by the WRI as stated in the RFP;
• Experience with similar projects;
• Overall cost of supplier/organization/consultant etc. proposal;
• Exclusion and Sanctions – WRI will not consider proposals from vendors/organizations/consultants, etc. that are currently debarred by the U.S. government or named on restricted party lists;
• Sustainability – The WRI values ​​sustainability and, all things being equal, will favour a proposal to carry out the work in a more sustainable manner.
• Equity – At World Resources Institute, we strive for an inclusive supply chain. We believe that the environmental and international development communities are strengthened by providing equal opportunities to businesses owned by LGBTQ+ communities, women, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, and people with disabilities – and it is important to WRI to partner with organizations that share these values. Please describe how your organization would take an equity-focused approach to the need you propose to help us fill and how you integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion into your staffing, board leadership, and programs.

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