BY DELISA THWALA
MBABANE – UNDP is seeking the services of a consultant to support Eswatini Bank to obtain accreditation as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) and thereby qualify to apply for funds and implement projects financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
This announcement was made by the UNDP Communications department on their social media platforms. Interested candidates can apply using this link Apply: https://bit.ly/45umWwR and note that Deadline for application is September 10, 2023.
“Eswatini Bank is expanding its investment in the agriculture sector which is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events due to reliance on rainfall. In support of the Bank’s vision on climate action and sustainable development, UNDP is seeking the services of a consultant to support Eswatini Bank to obtain accreditation as an NIE and thereby qualify to apply for funds and implement projects financed by the GCF,” reads the Communique.
The accreditation process is designed to check if an entity has fiduciary, environmental and social and gender policies and procedures and demonstrated evidence of implementing these policies and procedures. The application form for accreditation for the Green Climate Fund comprises various specifications.
“Background and contact information of the applicant entity.
Information on the ways in which the institution and its intended projects/programmes will contribute to furthering the objectives of the Green Climate Fund. Information on the scope of intended projects/programmes and estimated contribution requested for an individual project or activity
Proposals 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.
Aspiring applicants were asked to indicate whether to intend to submit a bid by creating a draft response without submitting directly in the system.
This will enable the system to send notifications in case of amendments of the tender requirements.
“Should you require further clarifications, kindly communicate using the messaging functionality in the system. Offers must be submitted directly in the system following a link: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org using the profile you may have in the portal,” reads the website in part .
In case one has never registered before, they 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.
