IC - Agricultural Engineering Specialist (Agricultural Engineer)

UNCDF

Published: Jul 2, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNCDF - Call for individual consultants

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, education and training, architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and Research sectors. Located in Sierra Leone, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before August 8, 2026.

Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: UNCDF | Reference: UNCDF-00659 | Type: Call for individual consultants Country: Sierra LeoneDescription of the Assignment: The overall objective of the consultancy is to provide technical expertise to ensure that agricultural equipment and machinery financed under the Matching Grant Facility are: (i)technically appropriate; (ii) economically viable; (iii)environmentally sustainable; (iv)compatible with beneficiaries operational capacities; (v)aligned with approved business plans and grant objectives; and (vi)procured in a transparent and value-for-money manner.The consultant will support PFIs, UNCDF, and MSME beneficiaries throughout the equipment assessment, selection, verification, and installation process.Under the supervision of UNCDF, the consultant shall undertake the following tasks: (i) technical assessment of equipment needs; (ii) equipment selection and verification support; due diligence and site verification; capacity building and technical guidance; and monitoring and reporting.Period of assignment/services (if applicable): Tentatively 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2027Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNCDF will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry.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. CONTACT: • Email: myrna.lavides@uncdf.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on July 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNCDF

UNCDF has issued 62 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Finance & Banking, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Rwanda, and Vanuatu. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: July 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology 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 Sierra Leone. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 8, 2026. You have 2 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNCDF in Sierra Leone. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.