Firm to Develop the National Strategy for Hydrological & Meteorological Services
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About This Opportunity
UNDP - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the humanitarian aid, environment and climate, construction and civil works, governance and public administration and information and communication technology sectors. Located in Rwanda, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 24, 2026.
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Description
Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-RWA-00375 | Type: Request for proposal
Recruitment of a Consulting Firm for the Development of the National Strategy for Hydrological and Meteorological ServicesContract Type:International Consulting firm/Local firmLocation:Kigali, RwandaLanguages Required:EnglishDuration of Assignment:6 monthsBackground:Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment (MoE), together with the Rwanda Meteorology Agency and key stakeholders, is committed to developing a comprehensive National Strategy for Meteorological Services.
This strategy aims to align with national policies and international frameworks, including WMO standards, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Recent milestones include updates to Rwanda’s NDCs, reflecting enhanced commitments to climate resilience, and ongoing initiatives supported by international partners such as the World Bank and UN agencies.
The strategy emphasizes strengthening technological infrastructure, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and promoting climate-resilient development pathways to build a more resilient and sustainable future for Rwanda.Objective of the Assignment:The objective of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive National Strategy for Hydrological and Hydro-Meteorological services that will strengthen hydrological and meteorological infrastructure, improve forecasting accuracy, enhance climate monitoring and early warning systems, and build institutional and technical capacity in line with national priorities such as Vision 2050, NST2, GGCRS, and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).The consultants will ensure alignment with international frameworks, including the World Meteorological Organization Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS), guidelines/standards, Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, to support climate resilience, disaster preparedness, sustainable development, and informed decision-making across all climate-sensitive sectors.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system.
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Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UNDP in Rwanda. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Rwanda. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 24, 2026. Proposals must be received by the contracting authority before that date.
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