# Consultancy Services for ESIA

- **Reference:** UNDP-MWI-01011
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-MWI - MALAWI](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-mwi-malawi.md)
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-26
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-10 11:00 CAT
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Consultancy services for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and related ESG development and regulatory support, including ESMP/ESIA preparation and ESAP development for 12 beneficiary projects.** The UNDP Malawi RFP seeks a firm to deliver five components: screening and risk categorization, development/updating of ESG frameworks, project briefs and regulatory submissions, ESMP/ESIA preparation and implementation support, and Environmental and Social Action Plans.

#### Requirements
- Proven experience in ESIA/ESMP/ESAP delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to develop or update ESG frameworks aligned with UNDP standards and investor expectations; establish ESG reporting indicators.
- Experience with regulatory submissions and engagement with authorities (e.g., MEPA) and preparation of project briefs.
- Capability to support safeguard instruments through consultation, approvals, and related processes.
- Demonstrated ability to produce the specified deliverables (Screening Reports, Risk Categorization Matrix, Regulatory Compliance Matrix, ESG Frameworks, ESG Monitoring Templates, ESMP/ESIA/Consultation Reports, ESAPs).

#### How to Apply
- **Deadline:** 2026-11-10 09:00.
- Documents to obtain and submission details: Documents available on the UNDP Quantum portal. See: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-MWI-01011
- Submission method and exact document requirements: not specified in the metadata provided.
- Inquiries: procurement.malawi@undp.org

## Description

Consultancy Services for ESIA

The consulting firm shall undertake the following components of work.Component 1: Environmental and Social Screening and Risk Categorization The firm shall:Conduct project screening.Classify environmental and social risks.Determine safeguard documentation requirements.Recommend applicable approval pathways. Deliverables· Screening Reports· Risk Categorization Matrix· Regulatory Compliance Matrix Component 2: Development and Updating of ESG FrameworksThe firm shall assess the existing ESG systems of beneficiary companies and develop or update company-specific ESG frameworks, as appropriate.The firm shall:Review existing ESG frameworks.Develop company-specific ESG frameworks where absent.Align ESG systems with UNDP standards and investor expectations.Establish ESG reporting indicators. Deliverables· ESG Frameworks· ESG Performance Monitoring Templates Component 3: Project Brief Development and Regulatory SupportThe firm shall support beneficiary companies to meet applicable environmental regulatory requirements through: Preparation and review of Project Briefs.Submission requirements to MEPA.Follow-up engagement with regulators.Review of comments from regulators. Deliverables· Project Briefs· Regulatory Submission Packages Component 4: ESMP and ESIA Preparation and Implementation SupportBased on the outcome of the screening and risk categorization, the firm shall prepare, review or quality assure the appropriate safeguard instruments.The firm shall:Determine safeguard requirements.Prepare or review ESMPs.Conduct or quality assure ESIAs.Support public consultations.Support final approval processes. DeliverablesESMP ReportsESIA ReportsConsultation Reports Component 5: Environmental and Social Action PlansThe firm shall develop and maintain ESAPs for all 12 beneficiary projects.The firm shall:Develop ESAPs for all twelve proje...

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-MWI-01011

## Published on

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