About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Nature Conservancy seeks a qualified Policy Assessment Consultant for the Improving Waste Management and Public Awareness for a Clean and Healthy Ocean project in Grenada. The selected consultant will review national policies, legislation, and regulations, evaluate institutional enforcement mechanisms, conduct gap assessments regarding marine hypoxia drivers, prepare policy briefs, and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations. Eligible candidates require a minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience, with experience in Small Island Developing States identified as highly desirable. Evaluators will score proposals out of 100 points based on technical deliverables, cost reasonableness and realism, technical experience, and geographical experience. Applicants must submit questions via email to [email protected] by November 6, 2026. Complete proposals are due by November 27, 2026, at 11:59 pm AST via email to the same address, and bids must remain valid for 120 days.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Nature Conservancy
- Solicitation No.
- GNDCHOIP003
Scope of work
- Inception Report detailing methodology and workplan
- Review of national policies, legislation, regulations, standards, strategies, plans, and guidelines
- Assessment of institutional mandates, responsibilities, enforcement mechanisms, and compliance systems
- Draft Gap Assessment Report benchmarking against regional and international practices
- Draft Recommendations Report addressing legislative amendments, regulatory reforms, and institutional strengthening
- Multi-stakeholder consultation workshops and Workshop Reports
- Policy Briefs and Guidance Documents tailored to decision-makers
- Final Report
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The technical approach or methodology aligns with the estimated needs of the project | 35 Max points |
| Proposed budget costs are reasonable and realistic, reflecting a solid understanding of the assignment | 35 Max points |
| Relevant technical experience for the project | 20 Max points |
| Relevant geographical experience working on similar projects | 10 Max Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Advanced degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Law, Marine Science, Coastal Management, Public Policy, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in environmental policy and regulatory analysis
- Experience conducting institutional and policy gap assessments
- Proven experience developing policy briefs and strategic recommendations
- Integration of gender and inclusion lens in policy recommendations
Documents to include with your response
- Technical proposal outlining proposed approach to executing the consultancy
- Financial proposal outlining fees for the execution of the consultancy
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) of all personnel to be involved
Key dates
- RFP Issued
- 30 October 2026
- Clarifications submitted to TNC
- 6 November 2026
- Clarifications provided to known bidders
- 13 November 2026
- Proposals due
- 27 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AST
- Anticipated start date
- 11 January 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Proposals must be submitted via email to the contact specified in the RFP with the RFP number and title in the subject line.
Contract details
- Term
- 7 months (January 2027 – July 2027)
- Place of performance
- Grenada / wider Caribbean region
- Funding
- Global Environment Facility (GEF)