# Local Expert for the Design and Institutionalization of a Gender Unit

> This tender closed on 2026-09-22.

- **Reference:** UNDP-GMB-00620
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-GMB - GAMBIA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-gmb-gambia.md)
- **Type:** IC - Individual contractor
- **Published:** 2026-09-07
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-22 16:30 GMT
- **Sectors:** [Public administration](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/O84.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a local expert consultant to design and institutionalize a Gender Unit within the Information Commission.** The assignment supports development of gender-responsive institutional frameworks and is for a National Expert/Individual Consultant for about 120 working days over six months. Proposals must be submitted through the UNDP Quantum portal by 2026-09-22 16:30. Clarifications must be submitted in writing via the portal messaging; UNDP will respond in writing.

#### Requirements
- Local/national expert with experience in gender mainstreaming, policy development, and institutional design for public bodies.
- Proven ability to design unit structures, governance frameworks, and gender-responsive processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical, and facilitation skills.
- Availability to deliver 120 working days within six months.

#### How to Apply
- Submit proposal via the UNDP Quantum portal by 2026-09-22 16:30.
- Submission through the online portal; no email submission indicated.
- Documents to submit: proposal through the portal (no other specific documents listed in metadata).
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: not specified in metadata.
- Clarifications: via portal messaging; UNDP will respond in writing.
- Where to obtain bid documents: UNDP Quantum portal (see metadata for link).

## Description

Local Expert for the Design and Institutionalization of a Gender Unit

Description of the Assignment: National Expertise - Individual Consultant to support the design and institutionalization of a Gender Unit and development of gender-responsive institutional frameworks within the Information Commission.

Period of assignment/services: 120 Working Days within Six (6) Months

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-GMB-00620

## Published on

- [UNDP Procurement Notices](https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=49443)

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