The Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organisations (COPACSO) is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct comprehensive research and document on “Pastoral Natural Resource Management Mechanisms” in Karamoja with particular reference Communal/Clan Land Associations [CLAs]. This consultancy will involve an in-depth exploration of community land trusts, their formation processes, challenges, benefits, and the roles of various stakeholders in land rights management.

Conduct a comprehensive literature review on Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs] and pastoral land management.

• Documentation and review of existing literature on Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs] as a land management option;
• Identify gaps in current research and synthesize findings.

Impact of Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs] on Land Rights and Management

• Collect and analyze data on the impact of Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs] in at least two districts of Karamoja; Amudat and Kaabong.

Formation Processes of Community Land Trusts

• Document the step-by-step process of forming Community Land Trusts;

Using RUCODET as a Case Study, conduct a SWOT analysis of Community Land Trusts as tools of community land management

• Identify, document and analyse strengths and opportunities of a trust as an intervention mechanism of community land management;
• Identify, document and analyse weaknesses and threats of a trust as an intervention mechanism of community land management;
• Compile lessons learnt from RUCODET and Other institutions defending people’s rights to land including other Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs] in Karamoja.

Recommendations for Strengthening Community Land Trusts

• Provide policy and capacity-building recommendations;
• Suggest strategies for better resource allocation.

Benefits of Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs]

• Conduct a stakeholders’ mapping for RUCODET;
• Highlight the outcomes of Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs] intervention in areas where they have been implemented.

Partnerships and Collaborations

• Document successful partnerships with relevant institutions;
• Explore effective collaboration models between community land trusts and governmental/non-governmental organizations and other institutions.

Comparative Analysis of NGOs and Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs]

• Analyze the roles and impacts of NGOs versus community Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs] on land rights;
• Evaluate collaboration and synergy between these entities;

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in research and documentation, particularly in land rights and natural resource management;
• Strong analytical and writing skills;
• Familiarity with the pastoralist context and Communal/or Clan Land Associations [CLAs] mechanisms in Karamoja;
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Application Process:

Interested consultants should submit their applications, including a detailed CV, a cover letter outlining relevant experience, and a proposed work plan by Friday 05th July 2024 to info@copacso.org or brianrwantare@gmail.com

Join us in this critical effort to enhance pastoral natural resource management in Karamoja. Your expertise can make a significant impact!