Local Consultant in Environmental Economics

Country:  ArmeniaJob title: Local Consultant in Environmental EconomicsProject: EU4BiodiversityinSevan: Enhancing Lake Sevan Ecosystem RestorationJob Category: National Consultant Contract type: Individual Contract (IC)Duration:  22 Sept 2026 – 31 March 2027 (up to 80 days)  Duty Station: Yerevan, Armenia (Home-Based with occasional office visits) The overall objective of this assignment is to identify, assess and prioritize sustainable financing mechanisms and economic policy instruments to support the long-term financing of ecosystem restoration in the Lake Sevan Basin. The assignment will explore opportunities to mobilize public and private financing, strengthen incentives for private-sector participation, and promote environmentally sustainable and nature-positive business practices. The Consultant will assess the financing needs and funding gaps associated with ecosystem restoration, analyze potential financing mechanisms and relevant regulatory and economic incentive frameworks, and identify viable and scalable solutions. Based on the findings, the Consultant will develop an evidence-based implementation roadmap outlining priority financing mechanisms, enabling policy measures, and practical steps for their operationalization and long-term sustainability. Under the overall guidance of the CER Programme Analyst and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Consultant will provide high-quality economic analysis and technical recommendations across the three main activity tracks, in accordance with the project’s work plan and expected results. 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. 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.