Country:   Bangladesh Description of the Assignment:  The National Consultant – Regional Coordination will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the ongoing project activities in the designated region. This includes ensuring that all planned interventions are carried out efficiently, providing coordination between local government bodies, NGOs, and project stakeholders, and monitoring progress according to the Annual Work Plan (AWP). The consultant will also contribute to preparing progress reports and liaise with the regional offices and national project management for strategic direction.The consultant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of capacity-building initiatives for local partners and beneficiaries, particularly in areas related to gender-based livelihood support and rural development. Additionally, they will ensure proper documentation of project achievements and challenges, helping prepare reports for both internal and donor reviews. Period of assignment/services: 60 working days over three months starting from  November 2024 The proposal should be submitted directly to the portal no later than the indicated deadline.Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via the portals messaging functionality. UNDP will respond in writing, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of the inquiry.Please indicate whether you intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting it directly in the system. This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements. Should you require further clarification, 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 the guides available on the 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 the previous registration.