GEF Small Grants Programme OP8 Strategy Development (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

Deadline: 30-Jan-2026

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is seeking a consultant to develop the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) Country Programme Strategy under Operational Phase 8 (OP8) for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Purpose of the Assignment

• Align the Country Programme Strategy with:

  • GEF OP8 programming guidance

  • Relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)

  • National environmental priorities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

  • Strategic guidance of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund

• Ensure the strategy is technically robust, participatory, and consistent with all strategic and policy frameworks.

Scope of Work

• Lead the full preparation process of the GEF-SGP Country Programme Strategy.

• Coordinate and implement a multi-phased, inclusive process involving:

  • Workshops and stakeholder consultations

  • Technical assessments and strategic alignment

• Manage all deliverables professionally and on time, ensuring active engagement with stakeholders throughout the process.

Budget and Duration

• Total budget: US$25,000 (inclusive of staff and travel costs)

• Consultancy period: 3 months

• Implementation to begin within two weeks of contract signature.

• Consultant must submit a detailed timeline with the proposed approach and schedule.

Key Deliverables

• A fully developed GEF-SGP Country Programme Strategy aligned with OP8 guidance

• Facilitation of stakeholder consultations and workshops

• Documentation of the process, including technical and strategic outputs

• Timely submission of all required outputs in accordance with contract schedule

Conclusion

This consultancy provides an opportunity to shape the strategic environmental framework for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under the GEF Small Grants Programme OP8. The consultant’s work will support sustainable environmental management, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with global and national conservation priorities, ensuring the country’s participation in CEPF’s strategic conservation efforts.

For more information, visit Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund.