Country:   Viet Nam   Description of the Assignment:  01 National Specialist for Chemicals and Waste   Period of assignment/services:  Nov 2024 – Jun 2025   The National Specialist for Chemicals and Waste is expected to provide high-level technical expertise and support to the Project Preparation Grant (PPG) phase for the development of a UNDP-GEF project aimed at improving the management of chemicals and waste in Viet Nam. This includes ensuring the successful integration of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) management strategies in line with international conventions, particularly the Stockholm Convention, into the project design. The Specialist will play a critical role in the preparation of the UNDP-GEF Project Document and the GEF CEO Endorsement Form, ensuring that all technical, environmental, and social safeguards are adequately addressed. Additionally, the Specialist will facilitate effective collaboration among national and international stakeholders, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the project.   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. Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system.   Offers must be submitted directly in the system following this link: 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.   UNDP shall effect payments to the consultant by bank transfer upon acceptance by UNDP of the deliverables specified the TOR. If two currencies exist, UNDP exchange rate will be applied at the day UNDP instructs the bank to effect the payment.   “Lump-sum” Individual Contract will be applied for freelance consultant. “Lump-sum” RLA will be applied for consultant assigned by firm/institution/organization. Applicable Terms and Conditions are available at: http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/procurement/business/how-we-buy.html   Procurement Unit UNDP Viet Nam