About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Nature Conservancy seeks proposals from qualified bidders to serve as a Policy Assessment Consultant for the Clean and Healthy Ocean Integrated Program Project in Grenada. The selected consultant will assess existing policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks, evaluate institutional capacity and enforcement mechanisms, and identify gaps, barriers, and opportunities to improve marine pollution management. Eligible applicants must possess a minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience, including expertise in institutional and policy gap assessments and developing policy briefs. Work is performed offsite, and candidates must factor any necessary consultation travel into their financial proposals. Bidders must submit clarification questions by November 6, 2026, and deliver complete proposals via email to [email protected] no later than November 27, 2026, at 11:59 pm AST. Proposals will be evaluated out of 100 maximum points based on budget reasonableness, technical deliverables and costs, relevant technical experience, and relevant geographical experience.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Nature Conservancy
- Solicitation No.
- GNDCHOIP003
Scope of work
- Conduct policy, legal, and regulatory reviews relevant to land-based sources of marine pollution
- Assess alignment with regional and international environmental commitments and best practices
- Identify policy, legal, regulatory, and implementation gaps limiting prevention of marine hypoxia
- Conduct a gender analysis to advance gender equality and social inclusion
- Evaluate institutional capacity and enforcement mechanisms of relevant agencies
- Engage stakeholders and facilitate multi-stakeholder validation workshops
- Prepare comprehensive gender-responsive recommendations for policy and regulatory reforms
- Develop concise policy briefs and guidance documents tailored to policymakers
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 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
- Complete proposals due to TNC
- 27 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AST
- Anticipated start date
- 11 January 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email to [email protected] with the subject line containing the RFP number and title.
Contract details
- Term
- 7 months (January 2027 – July 2027)
- Place of performance
- Grenada
- Funding
- Global Environment Facility (GEF)