Editing Paper on Mangrove Habitat Change in Papua New Guinea

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Mission and objectives

Morobe Development Foundation Inc. is a leading Internationally recognised NGO based in Lae Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea who has the vision to help young people reach their full potential by utilizing their hidden talents in community development initiatives so they can realize their potential and become a role model in the community. MDF was established to address a broader and more diverse range of objectives and work through the use of dance, music and drama, MDF’s primary aim is to ensure that women participate equally in decision making in any project undertaken, including projects related to Ending Violence against Women, and promoting Human Rights with a aim to support the Government and UN their Development Goals. MDF, in collaboration with Online Volunteers engaged through the UNV's Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP), has also undertaken various scientific research studies related to the environment - forest cover loss, land use land cover change, the influence of various parameters on surface waters, and coastal shoreline turtle habitat loss. These projects included the participation of various experts and researchers from diverse fields across various countries across the globe - ranging from marine biology, biodiversity conservation, PNG community management, remote sensing, and land use policy among various others. MDF is managed by a management committee, which is made up of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Project Coordinator, Community Development Officer, and a male and female member of the foundation, and ensures that women participate equally in decision making. We at MDF assert that we have the required skill sets, knowledge, established international network, and the necessary foundational work to undertake projects successfully.

Context

This assignment supports an environmental study on "Mapping Mangrove Habitat Change Through Remote Sensing and Participatory Mapping in Papua New Guinea", specifically in the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area, Papua New Guinea led by the Morobe Development Foundation in partnership with local communities. The study aims to assess environmental changes and impacts to inform conservation programs and sustainable development planning, which is part of the MDF mission and objectives in carrying out community development projects in PNG to address environmental and climate change issues and in turn will also support in promoting SDGs challenges in the same area. To that end, we are seeking support from Online Volunteers through these online collaboration opportunities. Online Volunteers will be properly acknowledged in the final study depending on their contribution and receive certificates through this platform.

Task description

We are looking for three online volunteers with expertise in GIS to collaborate on finalizing and editing an existing document titled "Mapping Mangrove Habitat Change Through Remote Sensing and Participatory Mapping in Papua New Guinea." The successful candidates, leveraging their expertise and experience, will be adept at comprehending the document, filling in any gaps, and preparing it for the final review phase. The volunteers will be specifically involved in the following tasks: a) Conduct a literature review b) Do remote sensing mapping, analysis and provide technical advice c) Writing, editing, and proofreading