The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is recruiting a Consultant as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction of a camp and the rehabilitation of a second camp on Dipikar Island, a gorilla habituation site in Campo
Ma'an National Park.

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We are looking for a Consultant to carry out a Summary Environmental Impact Assessment
for the construction of a camp and the rehabilitation of a second camp on Dipikar Island, a
gorilla habituation site in Campo Ma'an National Park.
1. Context and justification
The Campo-Ma'an National Park (PNCM) covers an area of 264,064 ha and was created by
decree no. 2000/004/PM of 06 January 2000. It is an integral part of the first category Technical
Operational Unit (UTO). The Campo-Ma'an UTO is located in the South Cameroon Region,
straddling the Ocean and Ntem Valley Departments, and covers an area of 771,668 ha, or
approximately 16.3% of the Region's total surface area. The park is home to a number of
exceptional natural and cultural values, which militated in favour of its classification (MINFOF,
2014). Campo Ma'an UTO is home to 1,500 plants (45 of which are endemic), 390
invertebrates, 249 fish, 122 reptiles, 302 bird species and 80 mammal species.
A study (Beukou, et al.2020) shows that 243 [188-314] elephants (Loxodonta africana cyclotis)
and 881 [643 - 1205] great apes (Gorillas and chimpanzees) (Gorilla gorilla gorilla and Pan
troglodytes) are present. To promote this biological wealth, the World Wide Fund for Nature
(WWF), through the Kudu Zombo Programme, launched the gorilla habituation project on the
island of Dipikar in Campo Ma'an National Park in 2010. This activity is a pilot project in
Cameroon's protected areas for the development and management of ecotourism. The
implementation of the contact phase launched in 2015 has seen a very satisfactory dynamic
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon is recruiting a Consultant as part of
the Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction of a camp and the
rehabilitation of a second camp on Dipikar Island, a gorilla habituation site in Campo
Ma'an National Park.
over time with the culmination of a special ecotourism product being prepared towards opening
to tourists. The results are marked by the gorilla group's acceptance of human presence at a
distance of 7-10 m; indeed, progress has been made in the level of curiosity and tolerance,
which currently stands at around 87%. These results are the fruit of constant monitoring by
teams of trackers, veterinarians and conservation biologists who spend most of their time in
the forest.
However, the camps that serve as living quarters for these staff are not always suitable for
their development during their stay in the forest. To solve this problem, the WWF Kudu Zombo
programme will be rehabilitating the main camp and building a second camp at Camp
Couscous.
The premises will be built on stilts on a semi-hard frame (reinforced concrete posts, wooden
walls and floor), with a two-layer roof (one layer of sheet metal and the other of raffia thatch
mats).
2. Consultation objectives
The aim of these terms of reference is to provide the company responsible for carrying out the
construction work on the secondary camp and the rehabilitation of the main camp with an
environmental management tool.
3. Methodology
The aspects on which the study should focus are set out in the table below. The study should
propose mitigation measures for the negative impacts identified.
Table 1: Potential impacts of camp construction

4. Expected results
The environmental impacts of the camp construction works in the Campo Ma'an National Park
gorilla habituation site are assessed before the camp construction project is launched;
Proposed mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate adverse impacts are identified;
An environmental management plan during the stay in the camps is proposed, together with a
monitoring and evaluation mechanism.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their complete applications by e-mail to recruitcam@wwfcam.org.
Please indicate in the subject line « Construction Camp Habituation _ Campo Ma’an» .
Application deadline : 23rd February 2024.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Only candidates meeting the required
criteria will be contacted.