| Introduction :
Introduction: The Ministry of Forests and Environment (MOFE) is now revising the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) as mandated under Articles 3, 6, 20, and 21 of the Convention to align with the GBF1, including the corresponding national targets. The revised plan will provide a strategic framework for conserving and managing Nepal's biodiversity while serving as the key instrument for translating the global biodiversity targets into national actions. NBSAP revision will adopt a forward-looking approach, where it integrates the learning from the past NBSAP while integrating the changing context of the country, such as economic and political transformation. The revision of the NBSAP will be carried out by (a) integrating the current state of knowledge, (b) following participatory and consultative processes at the national and sub-national level, (c) integrating lessons from the review of the progress of the earlier action plan, (d) addressing drivers of the biodiversity losses and (e) ensuring the meaningful engagement of all stakeholders, especially women, indigenous peoples, and local communities.
Country: Kathmandu, Nepal
Description of the Assignment: Team Leader/Biodiversity Policy and Institutional Expert Period of assignment/services: 100 days spread over May 2024 to November 2024 with field missions. Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than 29 April 2024, until 5 PM NST. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry. Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal. In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP website: https://www.undp.org/procurement/business/resources-for-bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username from previous registration. | 
