Terms of Reference for Consultancy Service to Conduct an Aquatic, Riparian and Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment for Allalobad and Tendaho Geothermal Sub Project

Terms of Reference for Consultancy Service to Conduct an Aquatic, Riparian and Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment for Allalobad and Tendaho Geothermal Sub Project

Summary: This document provides the detailed technical framework for the Critical Habitat Assessment (CHA) required for Component-3 of the PRIME-1 project. It ensures the sub-projects comply with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standard 6 (ESS6). Key components include:

  • Scope of Work: Consultants must establish seasonal baselines (wet and dry seasons), map the Area of Influence (AoI) and Ecologically Appropriate Area of Analysis (EAAA), and identify species of conservation concern.
  • Project Locations: * Allalobad: A 49 $km^2$ concession area in Doubti Woreda.
    • Tendaho: A 200 $km^2$ concession area in the northwestern Tendaho graben.
  • Deliverables: Required outputs include an Inception Report, seasonal CHA data reports, a Draft Biodiversity Impact Assessment, and a Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP).
  • Staffing Requirements: The team must include experts such as a Team Leader/Ecologist, Botanist, Zoologist, Aquatic Biologist, and Livelihood Specialist.
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