Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
UNDP Pakistan invites technical and financial proposals for the engagement of an Individual Consultant specializing in Gender and Community Mobilization under the Project for Women Economic Empowerment Through the Promotion of Traditional Crafts in Balochistan, Pakistan. This consultancy is positioned at the federal level with direct relevance to Balochistan province. The assignment encompasses 100 working days distributed over a five-month period. The consultant will drive gender-focused initiatives and community mobilization efforts to support women's economic empowerment through traditional craft promotion, aligning with UNDP's development objectives in the region.
Eligibility is restricted to Pakistan nationals only. Prospective consultants must register with the UNDP Quantum supplier portal system and subscribe following the prescribed user guide instructions. Those with existing supplier profiles may access the negotiation using the quicklink feature or by logging into the Supplier Portal and searching via reference number UNDP-PAK-01724. Consultants should demonstrate expertise in gender mainstreaming, community engagement, and economic empowerment programming, with proven experience in similar development contexts.
The tender is managed through UNDP's new Quantum portal. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the supplier portal by 07 October 2026 at 06:00 AM New York time. For submission guidance, clarifications, and portal registration assistance, interested consultants should contact Muhammad Tahir ul Islam at pakistan.procurement.info@undp.org. The reference number for portal searches is UNDP-PAK-01724. Detailed Terms of Reference outlining deliverables, qualifications, and evaluation criteria are provided as attachment to this notice.
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UNDP is recruiting a Gender and Community Mobilization Specialist for a five-month, 100-day assignment focused on women's economic empowerment in Balochistan through traditional crafts.
Pakistan nationals only are eligible. The role demands demonstrable expertise in gender programming and community mobilization within development contexts. Submission is entirely digital via the Quantum portal with a tight closing date of early October 2026. This is a specialized IC position requiring sector-specific experience and familiarity with UNDP's operational frameworks.
Who can bid: Pakistan nationals only. Applicants must register on the UNDP Quantum supplier portal. Typically, individual consultants should hold relevant tertiary qualifications in development, gender studies, or social sciences, with documented experience in gender and community mobilization projects. Registration with relevant professional bodies and prior engagement with UN agencies or development organizations is typically preferred.