# National Environmental Social & Climate Safeguards Consultant for READ Project

> This tender closed on 2026-06-26.

- **Reference:** UNDP-SSD-00724
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-SSD - SOUTH SUDAN](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-ssd-south-sudan.md)
- **Type:** IC - Individual contractor
- **Published:** 2026-06-12
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-26 16:10 CAT
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**National Environmental Social & Climate Safeguards Consultant for the Rural Enterprises for Agricultural Development (READ) Project in South Sudan, an individual contractor engagement.** Bidders should be experienced environmental and social safeguards professionals with climate-risk assessment skills and development-project experience, preferably with donor-funded projects and relevant postgraduate qualifications.

#### Requirements
- Experience as an environmental and social safeguards consultant for development projects
- Ability to develop and review safeguard instruments (e.g., ESIA, SEP, RAP as applicable)
- Advanced degree in environmental science, social science, development studies, or related field; relevant professional certifications
- Knowledge of UNDP safeguards policies and South Sudan context; fluency in English
- Availability for ~51 working days as an individual contractor and ability to operate in-country or remotely under UNDP guidance

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 2026-06-26 14:10
- Submission method: Online via the UNDP Quantum portal (documents are available there)
- Documents to obtain/submit: Bid documents accessible on the UNDP Quantum portal (see metadata for link)
- Clarifications: Questions must be submitted via portal messaging; UNDP will respond in writing without identifying the source
- Contact for inquiries: procurement.info.ss@undp.org

## Description

National Environmental Social & Climate Safeguards Consultant for READ Project

Country: South Sudan

Description of the Assignment: Individual Consultant: National Environmental Social and Climate Safeguards Consultant for the Rural Enterprises for Agricultural Development Project, South Sudan

(if applicable): 51 Working days

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-SSD-00724

## Published on

- [UNDP Procurement Notices](https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=46549)

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