International Marine Pollution Consultant

UNDP

Published: Aug 24, 2026

Updated: Aug 27, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNDP - Call for individual consultants

This is a services contract in the finance and banking, education and training, construction and civil works, environment and climate and information and communication technology sectors. Located in Papua New Guinea, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before September 2, 2026.

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Description

Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-PNG-00205 | Type: Call for individual consultants Description of the Assignment:Title: International Marine Pollution ConsultantProject: Blue Green Islands Integrated Project – Global Environment Fund (GEF 8)Accelerating PNG’s Sustainable Blue Economy through Strengthened Governance and Investment in Marine AreasDuty Station:Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (with travel to Autonomous Region of Bougainville, and Bootless Bay located in Central Province and National Capital District)Contract type:International ConsultantDuration: 85 days across 9 months from September 2026 to June 2027Expected start date:September 2026Scope of WorkThe International Marine Pollution Consultant will lead the assessment, planning, and implementation support of marine pollution management interventions, ensuring alignment with Papua New Guinea’s environmental policies, coastal and marine governance frameworks, and sustainable blue economy objectives. The Consultant will deliver the assignment through five interrelated workstreams, providing technical leadership, capacity development, and strategic guidance to strengthen marine pollution management systems at national and subnational levels.Workstream 1: Marine Pollution Assessment and DiagnosticsWorkstream 2: Marine Pollution Management PlanningWorkstream 3: Circular Economy, Waste Management, and Implementation SupportWorkstream 4: Monitoring, Capacity Building, and Policy IntegrationFurther details can be found in attached Terms of Reference.Proposal 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. UNDP 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: procurement.pg@undp.org

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About UNDP

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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 September 2, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNDP in Papua New Guinea. 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 Finance & Banking 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 Papua New Guinea. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.