# IC- International Technical Advisor – Renewable Energy and Minigrids

> This tender closed on 2026-09-01.

- **Reference:** UNDP-STP-00146
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-STP - SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-stp-sao-tome-and-principe.md)
- **Type:** IC - Individual contractor
- **Published:** 2026-08-17
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-01 17:52 GMT
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of professional advisory services as an International Technical Advisor to support scalable solar PV minigrids and QA for the Africa Minigrid Program in São Tomé and Príncipe.** Bidders: individual consultants with renewable energy minigrid expertise, international development advisory experience, and ability to deliver remote and on-site support across a 15-month engagement (125 working days: 65 remote, 60 on-site across 5 field missions).

#### Requirements
- IC - Individual contractor.
- Demonstrated experience in renewable energy, solar PV minigrids, and quality assurance for program delivery.
- Availability for a 15-month engagement with 125 working days (65 remote, 60 on-site across 5 field missions) and willingness to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe.
- Strong advisory, project management, and stakeholder-engagement skills suitable for international development programs.
- Bid submission through the UNDP Quantum portal; no other method indicated.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **2026-09-01 17:52** via the UNDP Quantum portal.
- Submission method: via the UNDP Quantum portal (portal-based submission).
- Documents to submit: not detailed in metadata; documents are available on the UNDP Quantum portal.
- Clarifications: questions to be submitted via portal messaging; UNDP will respond in writing.
- Where to obtain bid documents: documents available on the UNDP Quantum portal.

## Description

IC- International Technical Advisor – Renewable Energy and Minigrids

Country: SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

Description of the Assignment: This assignment provides high-level technical, strategic, and quality assurance advisory services to implement scalable solar PV minigrids and accelerate clean energy access under the Africa Minigrid Program in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 15 months (comprising 125 working days: 65 days remote and 60 days on-site across 5 field missions)

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.

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-STP-00146

## Published on

- [UNDP Procurement Notices](https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=48766)

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