INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT NOTICE  

Team Leader (National Consultant) for Preparation of National Biodiversity  Strategy and Action Plan (2024-2030)  

Reference No.: UNDP/PN/08/2024 (Re-Invitation)

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Nepal is currently implementing a project Early Action  Support (EAS) that requires the services of an individual to perform the work described in this document. 
In consideration of your qualifications, we are hereby inviting you to submit an offer for this particular  assignment. To assist you in understanding the requirements of this assignment, we have attached hereto  the following : 

• The Terms of Reference for the assignment described above; 
• The standard Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability, which you must accomplish and  submit to UNDP; and 
• The Individual Contract and its General Terms and Conditions, which you would be expected to  sign in the event you are the selected Offeror in this procurement process. 

Should you be interested and decide to submit an offer for this assignment, kindly submit directly in the  online supplier portal no later than the deadline indicated in the system. If any discrepancy between  deadline in the system and in deadline indicated elsewhere, deadline in the system prevails. 
We look forward to your favorable response, and thank you in advance for your interest in working with  UNDP. 

BACKGROUND 

UNDP Nepal is planning to hire an Individual Consultant for the position of Team Leader/Biodiversity  Policy and Institutional Expert to provide technical support in the drafting of the NBSAP and work closely  and supervise a team of thematic experts/consultants to prepare a detailed report on GBF action targets  The team leader will also work closely with the MoFE and periodically coordinate in NBSAP preparation;  take the lead in drafting NBSAP by integrating the report from different thematic experts/consultants  while aligning it with the GBF and collecting missing information and finalizing the NBSAP by integrating  comments and suggestions of the stakeholders, right holder groups, peer reviewer, including that of  general public.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:  

• Master's degree, preferably a PhD on Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Biodiversity,  Agriculture, Ecology, Environment or a related field. 

Experience:  

• At least 15 years of experience on Biodiversity, Natural Resources Management, Environmental  Management, and/or related activities. 
• Experience in working with international and national institutions. 
• Experiences in working with indigenous people, local communities, women and marginalized  groups. 
• Experience on biodiversity sector policy and strategy review and formulation 
• Past engagement with biodiversity-related studies, including result-based reporting  
• Previous experience working with UNDP and/or other UN Agencies would be an asset. 
• Experience working with national policy and institutional structures, and ability to advise on  institutional capacities and functioning relationships. 
• Demonstrate experience in leading a team to conduct at least 5 research or similar assignments. 
• Experience as lead author in at least 5 major journals and articles.  

Competencies:  

• Good understanding of national biodiversity policies, priorities and institutional structures.  • Strong analytical, writing and communication skills. 
• Ability to prepare clear publications, reports and presentations. 
• A good command of English is an asset. 
• Ability to work and build partnerships with diverse stakeholders in the government, private  and non-governmental sectors. 
• Proven ability and experience in workshop facilitation. 
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. 
• Strong motivation and ability to work and deliver under short deadlines. 
• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback. 
• Able to work independently with little or no supervision. 
• Sound understanding of key software packages (MS Office). 
• Familiarity with the government's policy formulation, planning and budgeting process strongly  desired. 

Language Requirements:  

He/she will need to have excellent inter-disciplinary, writing and communication skills. He/she should be  bi-lingual in Nepali and English and be proficient in use of computer. The NBSAP will be prepared in  English language.

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