International COnsulting firm for Development of a Multi-Hazard

UNDP Bhutan is seeking proposals from the qualified and experienced International Consulting firm for the Development of a Multi-Hazard Impact-Based Forecasting (MHIBF) System for Bhutan. Please find below the objectives and scope of the assignment. However, you are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference while preparing your submissions.ObjectivesThe primary objective of this assignment is to design, develop, pilot and verify the forecasts towards operationalizing a MHIBF system for Bhutan. The specific objectives are as follows: o To develop a national MHIBF framework aligned with international standards and best practices, incorporating the hazard–exposure–vulnerability–impact (HEVI) approach. o To integrate multi-hazard forecasting capabilities by combining meteorological and hydrological hazards—including rainfall, flooding, windstorms, and temperature extremes—into a unified impact-based analytical system. o To establish standardized impact thresholds and risk matrices that translate hazard intensities into sector-specific impact levels, enabling consistent and actionable risk interpretation across key sectors. o To develop sector-specific impact models and advisory mechanisms for priority sectors such as disaster risk management, transport and infrastructure, agriculture, health, and education, ensuring relevance for decision-making. o To design, develop, and operationalize a web-based decision support platform, including data integration, impact computation, visualization dashboards, and advisory generation tools, forecast verification, while strengthening institutional workflows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technical capacity of national stakeholders for sustained system operation. Scope of Work The Firm/Expert Team shall undertake the end-to-end design, development, testing, and operationalization of a MHIBF system for Bhutan. The scope includes analytical framework development, multi-hazard modeling, digital platform development, institu