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Description / Scope of Work
UNDP Pakistan is hiring an Individual Consultant to serve as Senior Legal Expert supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR) 2021-2026 and the National Action Plan for Human Rights (NAP-HR) 2026. The assignment is based in Pakistan and will run for a total of 237 working days spread over 14 months from the contract signing date. This is a specialized legal consulting role requiring expertise in human rights law, business and human rights frameworks, and national policy development aligned with international standards and Pakistan's human rights commitments.
Candidates must have a strong legal background with demonstrated expertise in business and human rights, human rights law, or related fields. The consultant should possess experience drafting or advising on national action plans, policy frameworks, or legislative instruments in these areas. Familiarity with international human rights mechanisms, Pakistan's legal system, and multi-stakeholder engagement processes is essential. While formal eligibility criteria specific to security clearance or mandatory registrations are not detailed in this notice, typical requirements for individual consultants include valid identification documentation and verification of professional qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates must register with the UNDP Quantum supplier portal system and submit their proposals directly through the portal at http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using reference number UNDP-PAK-01742. Submissions are due by 3 November 2026 at 06:00 AM New York time. Clarification queries should be submitted in writing via the portal messaging functionality. The Procurement Unit in UNDP Pakistan can be contacted at pakistan.procurement.info@undp.org for additional information.
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UNDP is seeking a Senior Legal Expert on an individual consultant basis for 237 working days over 14 months to support implementation of two major national human rights action plans.
This is a specialized, policy-level role requiring deep expertise in business and human rights law and experience advising governments on NAP development. The assignment duration and scope suggest moderate complexity; the 14-month timeline allows structured work across multiple policy components. Submissions must be made via the UNDP Quantum portal—ensure early registration to avoid portal access delays before the 3 November 2026 deadline.
Who can bid: Individual consultants for UNDP assignments typically require a valid national ID or passport, university degree(s) in law or related field with certified copies, and professional references. Candidates must demonstrate at least 10 years of relevant legal experience in human rights, business and human rights, or public policy. NTN registration and Pakistani residency are typically expected for assignments based in Pakistan. Verification of qualifications and background checks are standard prerequisites.