Impact Assessment and Exit Strategy Consultant – UNDP Pakistan

The United Nations Development Programme Pakistan (UNDP-PAK) is seeking an individual contractor to conduct an impact assessment and develop an exit strategy as part of its operations in Pakistan. This assignment, referenced as UNDP-IC-2026-207, involves a total level of effort of 90 working days spread across a six-month engagement period. The contractor will be responsible for evaluating programme outcomes, sustainability measures, and strategic recommendations for a responsible phased withdrawal or transition of UNDP support in Pakistan. The procurement process is managed through UNDP's Quantum supplier portal system, and interested candidates must register or access their existing supplier profiles to submit bids through the online platform.

Eligible candidates should be individual consultants with demonstrated expertise in impact assessment methodologies, programme evaluation, and strategic planning within development contexts. Applicants must possess relevant educational qualifications and professional experience in similar assignments, preferably with UN agencies or international development organisations. Candidates are required to register with the UNDP Quantum supplier portal system prior to bid submission. While the notice does not explicitly state bid security requirements, standard UNDP procurement practices typically require submission of complete curriculum vitae, evidence of professional qualifications, and proposed work methodology.

Bid submission is exclusively through the UNDP Quantum supplier portal using reference number UNDP-PAK-01701. Candidates must create a supplier profile or log in to their existing account, search for the negotiation reference, and submit all proposal documents directly in the system before the deadline of 25 August 2026 at 06:00 AM New York time. Any clarifications must be sought through the portal's messaging functionality. Prospective bidders are advised to indicate their intent to bid by creating a draft response to receive notifications of any tender amendments. For further information or technical assistance, contact Saroash Zaheer at pakistan.procurement.info@undp.org.

UNDP Pakistan is recruiting an individual consultant for a 90-day impact assessment and exit strategy assignment over six months. This is a specialised development consultancy role requiring evaluation expertise and strategic planning skills. The engagement appears to involve programme closure or transition planning, suggesting the contractor must synthesise complex findings into actionable policy recommendations. Deadline is tight relative to the engagement scope; interested consultants must navigate the UNDP Quantum portal system.

Who can bid: Individual consultants with expertise in impact assessment and strategic evaluation are eligible. Candidates must register with the UNDP Quantum supplier portal. Typically, consultants engaged by UNDP require valid national identification, professional qualifications relevant to the assignment, and evidence of prior development sector experience. Organisational registration (SECP/NTN) is not applicable to individual contractors.