Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
UNDP Pakistan is seeking an individual contractor to serve as a Skill Development Sectoral Plan Specialist. This assignment, issued under reference UNDP-IC-2026-206, involves 45 days of effort distributed over a six-month engagement period. The specialist will support the development and refinement of sectoral skill development planning initiatives across Pakistan. The position is located within the Federal region and will require expertise in skills development policy, sectoral analysis, and workforce planning aligned with national priorities.
Eligible candidates must demonstrate substantial professional experience in skill development programming, sectoral planning, and related development work. While the procurement notice does not explicitly state specific certifications or licenses required, individual contractors typically must hold valid national tax identification (NTN) or possess evidence of professional registration where applicable in Pakistan. Interested bidders should review full eligibility criteria and any bid security or performance requirements in the detailed tender documents available via the UNDP Quantum supplier portal.
Proposals must be submitted directly through the UNDP Quantum supplier portal (the new system managed by UNDP for individual contractor procurement) no later than 24 August 2026 at 06:00 AM New York time. Bidders must first register as suppliers in the system or log in using existing profiles and search for negotiation reference UNDP-PAK-01699. Clarification requests must be sent in writing via the portal's messaging functionality. For further assistance, contact the Procurement Unit at pakistan.procurement.info@undp.org.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
A short-term consultancy for sectoral skill development planning expertise within UNDP Pakistan's operations. This is a 45-day assignment over six months—a modular engagement suited to specialist consultants with policy or programming experience rather than full-time placement. The tight closure (17 days from publication) and mandatory use of UNDP's Quantum portal system suggest only bidders with existing portal registration or rapid registration capability will compete. Given the development focus, prior experience with UNDP, World Bank, or similar multilateral clients strengthens candidacy.
Who can bid: Individual contractors (non-staff) eligible; must register in UNDP Quantum supplier portal. Typically required: valid NTN or professional registration, evidence of expertise in skills development or sectoral planning, and background compatible with UN principles. No specific PEC category applies; consultancy-based selection.