International Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Consultant

UNDP

Published: Aug 20, 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, governance and public administration, agriculture and food security, 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 August 31, 2026.

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Description

Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-PNG-00203 | Type: Call for individual consultants Description of the Assignment:Title:International Nature-based Solutions (NbS) 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 project sites in New Ireland Province, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, and Bootless Bay located at Central Province and National Capital District)Contract type:International ConsultantDuration:105 days across 24 months from Sep 2026 to June 2028Expected start date:Sep 2026Scope of WorkThe international Nature Based Solutions Consultant will provide technical support to identify, develop, pilot, and scale-up of Nature Based Solutions across PNG, with a focus on three priority geographies: New Ireland Province (Murat, Lavongai, Tigak, and Djaul Islands), Autonomous Region of Bougainville (Kunua and the Pirung Eight Islands Wildlife Management Area), and National Capital District and Central Province (Bootless Bay Marine Protected Area and proposed extensions)The International NbS Consultant will lead and guide the implementation of key interactive activities for nature-based solutions ensuring the embedment of nature-based solutions into the blue economy framework to enhance ecosystems services and community participation and provide lasting benefits such as coastal protection, food security and job creation through sustainable fisheries and ecotourism. This assignment will be delivered by the International NbS Consultant through 3 Key workstreams by providing technical advice and guidance, leadership and management on:Workstream 1: Innovative finance models to leverage private sector and blended investment to support conservation and restoration of coastal and marine biodiversity and ecosystems.Workstream 2: Blended finance and equity investment transactions – Enhancement of Public-Private and Community Partnerships (PPCP) to address coastal and marine pollution in the National Capital District (Bootless Bay).Workstream 3: Establishment of new and/or strengthening existing NbS focused business models in New Ireland Province and AROB.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

Data provenance

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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.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 3 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.

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