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International Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
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Location:China
Category:Consulting services
Status:Open
Sectors:Environment & Climate, Social Development
Languages:English
Contracting authority: United Nations Development Programme (China)
Quick summary
Objectives: Lead development of mandatory safeguards annexes for the GEF PPG "Integrated Management of Permafrost Peatland in ...
Eligibility criteria: This procurement is issued as an Individual Contractor (IC) assignment: applications must be from individual international experts (not of Chinese nationality). Organizational entities cannot be awarded the IC contract as prime applicants; however, an employer/organization may enter into a Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA) with UNDP on behalf of the selected individual if requested. Mandatory academic and professional qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant...
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International Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist Procurement Process: IC - Individual contractor Office: UNDP-CHN - CHINA Deadline: 26-Feb-26 @ 10:59 AM (New York time) Published on: 12-Feb-26 @ 12:00 AM (New York time) Reference Number: UNDP-
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Global Environment Facility
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was founded on the eve of the Rio Earth Summit 30 years ago to address our planet's most critical environmental issues. The GEF is the world's largest multilateral trust fund dedicated to assisting developing countries to invest in nature and it promotes the implementation of major international environmental treaties.
The GEF awards funding for initiatives involving biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, persistent organic pollutants, mercury, sustainable forest management, food security and sustainable cities. Thus far, the GEF has supported over 25,000 civil society and community initiatives in 135 countries through its Small Grants Program.
About the Sectors
Environment & Climate
Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.
Key areas:
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Natural resource and ecosystem management
- Climate change and environmental resilience
Social Development
Includes measures for improving well-being, inclusion, and resilience of individuals and communities through social services and protection systems.
Key areas:
- Social inclusion and social cohesion programs
- Social protection systems and safety nets
- Social care services
- Community development and vulnerable groups support