288_Expert on National Parks Governance Reform

Country: UkraineDescription of the Assignment: Expert on National Parks Governance ReformType of position: NationalDuty Station: Home-based, UkrainePeriod of assignment/services (if applicable): 6 monthsMain objectives of the assignment: The objective of this assignment is to provide high-quality technical and analytical support for strengthening the governance and financial sustainability of Ukraines national parks under the BIOFIN project, with a particular focus on governance assessment, institutional analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The assignment aims to assess governance and institutional arrangements in selected pilot national parks, identify opportunities for improving management and financial sustainability, facilitate consultations with key stakeholders, and develop practical recommendations to support governance reforms and strengthen the institutional framework for protected area management in line with national priorities and international best practices.Tender documents can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of the announcement text on Procurement Notices, Section "Documents". First, please follow "this link" to acquire security token, then proceed to download announcement documents by to the link "Negotiation Document(s)".To find the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment, please open/review the Negotiation Attachments Section.!PLEASE NOTE: The Contract (s) with the awarded bidder (s) will be signed in the currency of the bid. Addressing local currency fluctuations, local bidders are encouraged to specify an alternative preferred currency arrangements chosen from the options listed below in their Financial proposal form:1.Currency of the bid and Contract is USD1.1. Payments can be made in USD in case the local bidders agree to this arrangement and have a USD bank account. USD payment details should be included in the supplier’s account in Quantum and in the invoice.1.2 Payments can be made in UAH in accordance with the USD/UAH UNORE a