Uruguay's Environment Ministry Seeks Consultant for GMO Database Project

Uruguay's Ministry of Environment is looking to hire a consultant for a crucial three-month project focused on genetically modified organisms (OGMs). The initiative, spearheaded by the National Directorate of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (Dinabise), aims to strengthen the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

The consultant will be tasked with developing a comprehensive database of approved OGM events in Uruguay. This includes mapping national biotechnology capacities and evaluating the scientific infrastructure related to OGMs. A key objective is to enhance the management of technical information, facilitating data uploads to the international Biosafety Clearing House (BCH) platform.

This contract offers a total salary of $430,000 plus VAT, payable according to a schedule outlined in the call for applications. The role also requires a bibliometric review of national scientific publications in the field. Applicants must be university graduates in biological sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, agronomy, data management, or similar areas, and possess proven experience in database management and institutional surveys.

Interested candidates must submit their curriculum vitae and a letter of aspiration via email to llamados.dinabise@ambiente.gub.uy by July 22, 2026, at 13:00. Applicants must be Uruguayan citizens or legal residents and cannot hold public state positions, except in education, during the consultancy. Confidentiality of handled information is also a requirement.