SCOPE OF WORK: The Alliance seeks to engage a consultant to provide support for the implementation of the Alliance Climate Strategy. The key objectives are as follows:Develop actionable recommendations and implementation pathways for at least 4 Alliance member Governments (from the short-list above) to utilize and expand digital payments infrastructure and more broadly digital financial services to achieve national climate adaptation goals. This requires supporting in-country stakeholder conversations and the organization of a national-level workshop to build consensus on the final recommendations. The output will be the finalized4 four country briefs following the national workshops.Build 2-3 partnerships that support Alliance members update of National Adaptation Plans NAPsi and other relevant climate strategies that help to mainstream the role of digital payments and financial services in climate adaptation and resilience buildingIdentify at least 2 dissemination opportunities for the research on member, partner platforms and global climate/adaptation focused eventsSupport the co-creation of at least one new activity that supports the Alliance Climate strategy and members to action recommendationsPeriod of assignment/services (if applicable):  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. UNCDF 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.