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Reduced-Impact Logging for Climate Change Mitigation Training
CSF Proof of Concept Program
Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping to build a healthier, more
prosperous, and more productive planet. Conservation International Suriname (CIS) wasestablished as a foundation under the Surinamese law on December 29, 1992, and officiallyregistered on January 18, 1993. In the last 20 years, CIS has worked to spur green developmentin the country and in the region.

• General Background
Forests naturally sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store it in the wood,leaves, and roots of trees. Recognizing the importance of forests for mitigating climate change,
projects to protect, restore, and improve the management of the world’s forests are seen as
integral to achieving ambitions related to natural climate solutions. These projects, referred to
as forest carbon projects, involve planned activities to manage forest lands over many decades
to increase forest carbon stocks and lower emissions relative to a business-as-usual projections.
Certain projects that are eligible for inclusion in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) can generate
finance to support forest management activities that reduce emissions and enhancesequestration by selling carbon credits.
Conservation International (CI), in collaboration with the Suriname Government and otherstakeholders, have identified an opportunity to fund the improved management and protectionof Suriname’s forests through the implementation of a nationwide, sectoral Forest Carbon
program. The Forest Carbon program will enable Suriname to monetize forest carbon sustainably
using Climate Smart Forestry to achieve its climate goals and generate Voluntary Carbon Units.
Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) is a targeted approach to increase the climate benefits of forests
while maintaining or increasing their economic value.
The Climate Smart Forestry project will focus on building technical capabilities withincommunities and national institutions that lead to reduced impact logging for climate change
mitigation (RIL-C). This methodology strengthens the link between good forest management andforest protection by clarifying the best practices for maximizing carbon stored in forests andallowing forest managers to access climate mitigation finance.
RIL-C systems vary according to local conditions (terrain, timber stocking, equipment, legislation)
but usually include common basic components e.g. pre-harvest inventory with cutting plan,
directional felling, road and skidtrail planning. Forest exploitation impacts the soil, remaining
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standing forest, water quality, and biodiversity which can be reduced by carrying out RIL-C.
Techniques and methods are integrated in a systematic approach to planning, execution,
monitoring and evaluation of the timber harvest. By providing RIL-C training to forest managers,
supervisors and operators can enhance efficiency and promote sustainability in the forestry
sector.
To support RIL-C adoption in Suriname, CIS is looking for a RIL-C expert to train local Surinamese
forest workers.
• Purpose
The objective of the training is to enhance understanding of the theories, practices, and elementsof sustainable forest managements, and RIL harvesting code of practice by training forest
managers, forest supervisors and operators in reduce impact logging practices.

•Responsibilities and activities
1. To prepare and deliver the training curriculum
2. To organize and conduct the scheduled activities of the agreed training curriculum
3. To address: Directional Felling and Chainsaw Maintenance; Forests Inventory;
Infrastructure development (skid and road planning and building) in training curriculum
4. To deliver lectures that include printed materials, interactive methods (demonstrationand hands-on practical), groups discussions and site visits to forest harvesting locations.
5. To train on how to operate efficiently and maintenance of the equipment e.g., chainsaw
and skidding machines will also take place.
6. To provide hard copies and electronic copies of training manuals from the differentlectures
7. To demonstrate the appropriate use of specific equipment and tools (compass, GPS, rolltip bar, wedges, etc.) and personal safety gear
8. To give a certificate of completion to participants who have successfully completed thetraining.

•Responsibility of CIS, Conservation International Suriname
1. CIS will review training agendas and manuals to ensure main RIL-C elements are covered.
2. CIS will cover the cost for international and national transport, hotel/accommodation,and meal for the trainer.
3. CIS will provide the stationary materials for the participants e.g., notebooks, pencil,eraser, sharpener2

4. CIS will arrange the training facility
5. Logging Machinery (skidder, loader, dozer and chainsaw) equipment to be used will bearranged, including the cost of fuel and the renting fees
6. CIS will provide meals during training period of the two 2weeks•Deliverablesa) Training agenda including topics and exercises for:a. Directional Felling and Chainsaw Maintenance - 1 Week
b. Forests Inventory - 1 Week
c. Infrastructure development (skid trains and logging roads) - 1 Week.
b) A report which includes observations regarding the level of the capacities of the training
participants (strengths, weaknesses) and recommendations for future training toreinforce country capacitiesc) Training manuals on the different topics, digital and hardcopy in English. A Dutch version
is preferable since participants from Community will participate to the training.
d) Implement training course in Suriname between 16-30 November 2022

•Qualifications of the Trainer

The trainers should have at least 5 years’ experience with offering vocational training, primarily
to operatives in the forestry sector, the people who make decisions everyday about surveying,line cutting, road and skid trail alignment, road construction, tree measurement, tree felling ormachine operation. They should be experienced with providing training in reduced impact
logging to public officers-including staff, representatives of forest-based communities, andrepresentatives of environmental NGOs.
•Reporting & Teamwork
The consultant will report to Eunike Alexander – Misiekaba, Technical Manager of Conservation
International Suriname. The consultant will be part of a major team that include staff from CI(global and country office), SBB and other government agencies, and national and internationalconsultants, so constant communication and coordination with these partners will be part of thework dynamic. Please send your resume with motivation letter no later than the 14th of October
2022 to CI Suriname, Kromme Elleboogstraat 20, Paramaribo or via email to cisuriname@conservation.org (subject “Applying for Trainer CSF”).

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Applications should include:
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A resume/CV of the applicant(s) providing detailed information on the criteria
listed in this ToR
An analysis of and comments on the Terms of Reference, including a proposed
chronogram of activities
A detailed budget/financial proposal, which specifies the daily rate as well as othercosts.
A sample of previous relevant safeguard deliverable/s (e.g., ESMP, SEP, GMP,AGM)

Please do not send information not requested (e.g., copies of diplomas and certificates). Only
applicants providing all information requested, who possess all the essential skills andcompetences, and are selected for interview will be contacted.

• Annex
National Covid-19- measures in Suriname dated from 22 February 2022 until further notice
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