CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF GROUP-BASED NATURE-POSITIVE AND CLIMATE-SMART LIVELIHOOD MODELS FOR BENEFICIARY HOUSEHOLDS IN SALAVANH PROVINCE.

The firms/consultants/ are expected to perform the following activities:

• Desk review of background documents (project document and other relevant materials).
• Participate in meetings with relevant project staff and reviewing relevant project documents.
• Prepare and finalize the methodology to conduct participatory activities.
• Conduct participatory activities to identify group-based, nature-positive, and climate-smart livelihood models with beneficiary households in 7 villages.
• Submit a high-quality draft report and raw data of the participatory analysis to WWF prior to the submission of the final report.
• Present the findings to WWF team and other relevant stakeholders through an oral presentation.
• WWF will review the draft report (Lao and English versions) and provide necessary feedback.
• The firm/Consultants will submit a final report (Lao and English versions) addressing the feedback received.
• All raw data and tools acquired are expected to be handed over to WWF Laos and should not be shared with other third parties before consent from WWF.

Components of the participatory analysis report to identify alternative livelihood activity. The study will include:

• An executive summary;
• Project background;
• Detailed Methodology of the participatory analysis;
• Result from SWOT analysis of each activities;
• Sections proposing activities and providing justifications against provided criteria.

Methodology: The firm/consultant(s) are expected to use the following approaches:

• Household Representation: each household will be represented by one member, with priority given to female members. This strategic approach aims to empower women by enhancing their economic resilience and autonomy.
• Group-Based Discussions: discussions will involve groups to prioritize livelihood models. Input from multiple households will be merged.
• Enhancement of Existing Models: livelihood models will build on existing practices, seeking to add value rather than completely changing them.
• Tentative List of Livelihood Activities: beneficiary households will propose a list of preferred livelihood activities. Feasibility will be assessed through a SWOT analysis, criteria:
   
  • Production process, costs, and return on investment;
  • Household capacity: skills, knowledge, experience;
  • Household assets (e.g., land availability, equipment);
  • Natural assets (availability of natural resources);
  • Marketing opportunities and accessibility;
  • Environmental impact;
  • Climate resilience.
     
• Selection of Livelihood Models: based on the SWOT analysis, households will choose one or two livelihood models offering the highest marketing opportunities and best utilizing current capacities and assets.