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Description / Scope of Work
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan is hiring an individual consultant for the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR) Review and Treaty Alignment assignment. This is a specialized consultancy role requiring expertise in human rights policy review and international treaty alignment mechanisms. The assignment is based in Pakistan and involves comprehensive review of the NAP-BHR framework with focus on aligning national policies to international human rights treaty obligations. The engagement spans a duration of 100 working days distributed over seven months from the contract commencement date, offering a flexible engagement model for qualified professionals in the human rights and development sectors.
Eligibility criteria require candidates to demonstrate strong expertise in business and human rights, international treaty frameworks, and policy review methodologies. Prospective bidders must have relevant professional qualifications, proven track record in similar assignments, and familiarity with Pakistani governance structures and international human rights mechanisms. The assignment is open to individual consultants meeting UNDP qualification standards. Bidders must comply with UNDP procurement policies and possess the necessary professional credentials for this specialized human rights advisory role.
Bidders must submit proposals through the UNDP Quantum supplier portal by the deadline of 28 October 2026 at 06:00 AM New York time. Interested consultants must register on the UNDP supplier portal system and access the negotiation using reference number UNDP-PAK-01738. All clarifications should be submitted in writing through the portal messaging functionality. For further information and support, contact the Procurement Unit at pakistan.procurement.info@undp.org. The tender is managed centrally by UNDP Pakistan office under the individual contractor procurement process.
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UNDP is seeking a specialized individual consultant for a seven-month, 100-day assignment reviewing Pakistan's National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and ensuring alignment with international treaty obligations.
This is a policy-focused advisory role requiring demonstrated expertise in human rights frameworks, international treaties, and governance alignment. The assignment suggests moderate scope complexity with emphasis on technical analysis rather than implementation. The tight deadline (14 days from publication) indicates urgent need; bidders should have portfolio evidence of similar NAP or treaty alignment work before applying.
Who can bid: Individual consultants with expertise in business and human rights, international treaties, and policy review are eligible. Typically required: relevant postgraduate qualification in human rights, international law, or development; proven professional experience in policy analysis or international treaty mechanisms; ability to work independently; fluency in English. UNDP typically requires clearance and background verification for all contractors.