Request For Proposal

for
Development of a detailed ProDoc for GEF funded
project on
Enabling Pathways for Long-term Low Emission
Development Strategies for the Built Environment in
India (LT-LEDS Pathways)

RFP-017-IND-2026

Date 13 March 2026

SECTION 1: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

UNDP kindly requests your Proposal for the provision of services as detailed in Annex 1 of this
RFP.

This Request for Proposal comprises the following documents:

Section 1: This request letter
Section 2: RFP Instructions and Data
Annex 1: Schedule of Requirements
Annex 2: Offer Submission Form
Annex 3: Technical Offer
Annex 4: Financial Offer
Annex 5: Terms of Reference

When preparing your offer, please be guided by the RFP Instructions and Data. Please note that
offers must be submitted using Annex 2: Offer Submission Form and Annex 3 Technical and
Financial Offer, by the method and by the date and time indicated in Section 2. It is your
responsibility to ensure that your offer is submitted on or before the deadline. Offers received
after the submission deadline, for whatever reason, will not be considered for evaluation.

Offers must be submitted directly in Next Gen ERP supplier portal following this
link: [Link] using the profile you may have in the portal.
Follow the instructions in the user guide to search for the tender using Negotiation ID in this
document.
In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the registration link
shared via the procurement notice and following the instructions in guides available in UNDP
website: [Link] Do not create a
new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten password feature in case you do not
remember the password or the username from previous registration.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your offers.

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 SECTION 2: RFP GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction Proposers shall adhere to all the requirements of this RFP, including any
amendments made in writing by UNDP. This RFP is conducted in accordance
with the UNDP Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP)
on Contracts and Procurement

Any Bid submitted will be regarded as an

offer by the Bidder and does not constitute
or imply the acceptance of the Bid by UNDP.
UNDP is under no obligation to award a
contract to any Bidder as a result of this
RFP.

UNDP reserves the right to cancel the procurement process at any stage
without any liability of any kind for UNDP, upon notice to the proposers or
publication of cancellation notice on UNDP website.
Deadline for the Deadline is indicated in the online portal.
Submission of If any doubt exists as to the time zone in which the quotation should be
Proposal submitted, refer to [Link]

Method of Quotations must be submitted as follows:

Submission
NextGenERP supplier portal following this link:
[Link] using the profile you may
have in the portal.
Follow the instructions in the user guide to search for the tender using
Negotiation ID.
In case you have never registered before, you can register a profile using the
registration link shared via the procurement notice and following the
instructions in guides available in UNDP
website: [Link]
bidders. Do not create a new profile if you already have one. Use the forgotten
password feature in case you do not remember the password or the username
from previous registration.
▪ File Format: All attachments must be in PDF format unless otherwise
instructed by UNDP.
▪ File names must be in Latin alphabet/keyboard and clearly indicate the
content of the document to facilitated review.
▪ All files must be free of viruses and not corrupted.
▪ It is recommended that the entire Proposal be consolidated into as few
attachments as possible.
The proposer should receive an email acknowledging receipt of the proposal by
the system.
Cost of preparation UNDP shall not be responsible for any costs associated with a Supplier’s
of Proposal preparation and submission of a Proposal, regardless of the outcome or the
manner of conducting the selection process.

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Supplier Code of All prospective suppliers must read the United Nations Supplier Code of
Conduct, Fraud, Conduct and acknowledge that it provides the minimum standards expected
Corruption, of suppliers to the UN. The Code of Conduct, which includes principles on
labour, human rights, environment and ethical conduct may be found at:
[Link]
Moreover,UNDP strictly enforces a policy of zero tolerance on proscribed
practices, including fraud, corruption, collusion, unethical or unprofessional
practices, and obstruction of UNDP vendors and requires all
proposers/vendors to observe the highest standard of ethics during the
procurement process and contract implementation. UNDP’s Anti-Fraud Policy
can be found at
[Link]
t/office_of_audit_andinvestigation.html#anti

Gifts and Proposers/vendors shall not offer gifts or hospitality of any kind to UNDP staff
Hospitality members including recreational trips to sporting or cultural events, theme
parks or offers of holidays, transportation, or invitations to extravagant
lunches, dinners or similar. In pursuance of this policy, UNDP: (a) Shall reject
a bid if it determines that the selected bidder has engaged in any corrupt or
fraudulent practices in competing for the contract in question; (b) Shall declare
a vendor ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period, to be awarded a
contract if at any time it determines that the vendor has engaged in any corrupt
or fraudulent practices in competing for, or in executing a UNDP contract.

Conflict of Interest UNDP requires every prospective Supplier to avoid and prevent conflicts of
interest, by disclosing to UNDP if you, or any of your affiliates or personnel,
were involved in the preparation of the requirements, design, specifications,
cost estimates, and other information used in this RFP. Proposers shall strictly
avoid conflicts with other assignments or their own interests, and act without
consideration for future work. Proposers found to have a conflict of interest
shall be disqualified.

Proposers must disclose in their Bid their knowledge of the following: a) If the
owners, part-owners, officers, directors, controlling shareholders, of the
bidding entity or key personnel who are family members of UNDP staff involved
in the procurement functions and/or the Government of the country or any
Implementing Partner receiving goods and/or services under this RFP.

The eligibility of Proposers that are wholly or partly owned by the Government
shall be subject to UNDP’s further evaluation and review of various factors
such as being registered, operated and managed as an independent business
entity, the extent of Government ownership/share, receipt of subsidies,
mandate and access to information in relation to this RFP, among others.
Conditions that may lead to undue advantage against other Proposers may
result in the eventual rejection of the Bid.
Eligibility A vendor who will be engaged by UNDP may not be suspended, debarred, or
otherwise identified as ineligible by any UN Organization or the World Bank

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 Group or any other international Organization. Vendors are therefore required
to disclose to UNDP whether they are subject to any sanction or temporary
suspension imposed by these organizations. Failure to do so may result in
termination of any contract or PO subsequently issued to the vendor by UNDP.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that its employees, joint venture

members, sub-contractors, service providers, suppliers and/or their
employees meet the eligibility requirements as established by UNDP.
Proposers must have the legal capacity to enter a binding contract with UNDP
and to deliver in the country, or through an authorized representative.
Other more specific eligibility requirements are included in Section 2.1 RFP
Specific Instructions, if applicable.
Currency of Quotations shall be quoted in the currency indicated in the portal.
Proposal
Joint Venture, If the Bidder is a group of legal entities that will form or have formed a Joint
Consortium or Venture (JV), Consortium or Association for the Bid, they shall confirm in their
Association Bid that : (i) they have designated one party to act as a lead entity, duly vested
with authority to legally bind the members of the JV, Consortium or
Association jointly and severally, which shall be evidenced by a duly notarized
Agreement among the legal entities, and submitted with the Bid; and (ii) if they
are awarded the contract, the contract shall be entered into, by and between
UNDP and the designated lead entity, who shall be acting for and on behalf of
all the member entities comprising the joint venture, Consortium or
Association.
Refer to Clauses 19 – 24 under Solicitation policy for details on the applicable
provisions on Joint Ventures, Consortium or Association.
Only one Proposal The Bidder (including the Lead Entity on behalf of the individual members of
any Joint Venture, Consortium or Association) shall submit only one Bid,
either in its own name or, if a joint venture, Consortium or Association, as the
lead entity of such Joint Venture, Consortium or Association.
Proposals submitted by two (2) or more Proposers shall all be rejected if they
are found to have any of the following:
a) they have at least one controlling partner, director or shareholder in
common; or b) any one of them receive or have received any direct or indirect
subsidy from the other/s; or
b) they have the same legal representative for purposes of this RFP; or
c) they have a relationship with each other, directly or through common third
parties, that puts them in a position to have access to information about, or
influence on the Bid of, another Bidder regarding this RFP process;
d) they are subcontractors to each other’s Bid, or a subcontractor to one Bid
also submits another Bid under its name as lead Bidder; or
e) some key personnel proposed to be in the team of one Bidder participates in
more than one Bid received for this RFP process. This condition relating to the
personnel, does not apply to subcontractors being included in more than one
Bid.

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Price variation No price variation due to escalation, inflation, fluctuation in exchange rates,
or any other market factors shall be accepted at any time during the validity of
the Proposal after the Proposal has been received.
Alternative Offers If permitted, an alternative offer/proposal may be submitted only if a
conforming offer to the RFP requirements is submitted. Where the conditions
for its acceptance are met, or justifications are clearly established, UNDP
reserves the right to award a contract based on an alternative offer. If
multiple/alternative offers are being submitted, they must be clearly marked as
“Main Proposal” and “Alternative Proposal”
Contact Person for Must be submitted directly in the portal using the messaging functionality.
correspondence, Any delay in UNDP’s response shall not be used as a reason for extending the
notifications deadline for submission, unless UNDP determines that such an extension is
necessary and communicates a new deadline to the Proposers.
Right not to accept UNDP is not bound to accept any Proposal, nor award a contract or Purchase
any Proposal Order
Right to vary At the time of award of Contract or Purchase Order, UNDP reserves the right to
requirement at time vary (increase or decrease) the quantity of services and/or goods, by up to a
of award maximum twenty-five per cent (25%) of the total offer, without any change in
the unit price or other terms and conditions.
Publication of UNDP will publish the contract awards valued at USD 100,000 and more on the
Contract Award websites of the CO and the corporate UNDP Web site.
Policies and This RFP is conducted in accordance with UNDP Programme and Operations
procedures Policies and Procedures
UNGM registration Any Contract resulting from this RFP exercise will be subject to the supplier
being registered at the appropriate level on the United Nations Global
Marketplace (UNGM) website at [Link].
The Bidder may still submit a Proposal even if not registered with the UNGM,
however, if the Bidder is selected for Contract award, the Bidder must register
on the UNGM prior to contract signature.

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SECTION 2.1: RFP SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
General Any Purchase Order or contract that will be issued as a result of this RFP
Conditions of shall be subject to the General Conditions of Contract
Contract Select the applicable GTC:
General Terms and Conditions / Special Conditions for Contract.
Applicable Terms and Conditions and other provisions are available at
UNDP/How-we-buy
Special Not Applicable
Conditions of
Contract
Duties and All prices must:
taxes ☒ be exclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes

Language of English
Proposal Including documentation including catalogues, instructions and operating
manuals.
Partial Offers ☒ Not permitted

Instructions Proposals must be submitted directly in the online system.

for proposal Allowable manner of submitting proposals:
submission
a) Two envelopes (sealed financial proposal) The Financial Proposal
shall be submitted directly in the system only in the “Commercial
section” of the requirements and/or line items/deliverables. Non-
compliance with this instruction may result in rejection of the
proposal received.

Documents to Proposers shall include the following documents in their Proposal:

be submitted ☒ Annex 2: Proposal Submission Form duly completed and signed
☒ Annex 3& Annex 4: Technical and Financial Offer duly completed and
signed and in accordance with the instructions provided for proposal
submission.
☒ Company Profile.
☒ Registration certificate;
☒ List and value of projects performed for the last 05 years plus client’s
contact details who may be contacted for further information on those
contracts;
☒List and value of ongoing Projects with UNDP and other
national/multi-national organization with contact details of clients and
current completion ratio of each ongoing project;
☒ Statement of satisfactory Performance (Certificates) from the top 4
clients in terms of Contract value in similar field;
☒ Completed and signed CVs for the proposed key Personnel;

Proposal Proposals shall remain valid for 120 days from the deadline for the
validity Submission of Proposal.
period

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Payment
Terms No. Deliverables Timelines Payments
1 Deliverable 1: Built Environment Baseline Within four 20%
Technical Assessment Report – weeks of
Consolidated findings from all signing the
assessments conducted under Component contract
A of the scope of work, including: sector
baseline and GHG emission assessment
for the built environment and supply
chains; low-carbon technology and best
practice gap analysis; policy, regulatory,
and institutional capacity assessment; and
stakeholder and co-financing landscape
assessment across the four pilot states.
2 Deliverable 2: Technical Inputs for Project Within ten 40%
Design and ProDoc Development – weeks of
Written, validated technical inputs and signing the
sector-specific data to inform the final contract
Project Document (ProDoc), GEF CEO
Endorsement Request, and all relevant
mandatory annexes, including
contributions to the Theory of Change,
results framework, risk assessment,
budget, GHG emission reduction
calculations (GEF EE tool), Gender Action
Plan inputs, and GEF core indicators for the
built environment and supply chain
components, ensuring scientific accuracy
and alignment with India’s LT-LEDS, NDCs,
and GEF-8 requirements.

3 Deliverable 3: Private Sector Engagement Within 30%

and Co-financing Report – Documentation sixteen
of identified private co-financing partners, weeks of
potential pilot facilities and sites for low- signing the
carbon built environment interventions contract
(including PMAY-U linked housing and
MSME supply chains), records of technical
dialogues with industry stakeholders,
summaries of consultations, technology
feasibility assessments, and preliminary co-
financing commitments aligned with the PIF
co-financing structure.
4 Deliverable 4: Final Technical Support for By 15 10%
GEF CEO Endorsement – All technical December
clarifications, supplementary data, and 2026
revisions completed to the satisfaction of
UNDP, GEF Secretariat, and STAP
reviewers, resulting in successful CEO
Endorsement of the project.
Total 100%
Conditions for ☒ Written Acceptance of Services based on full compliance with RFP requirements
Release of

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Payment

Clarifications Requests for clarification from proposers will not be accepted any later than 5 days
before the submission deadline. Responses to request for clarification will be
communicated.
Evaluation ☒Highest Combined Score (based on the 70% technical offer and 30% price weight
method distribution). Minimum score to pass in technical evaluation is 70%.
Evaluation ☒Full compliance with all requirements as specified in Annex 1
criteria ☒Full acceptance of the General Conditions of [Link] is a
mandatory criterion and cannot be deleted regardless of the nature of services
required. Non-acceptance of the GTC may be grounds for the rejection of the
Proposal

Type of ☐Contract Face Sheet (Goods and-or Services)

Contract to be
awarded
Expected date 01 April 2026
for contract
award.

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ANNEX 1: Description of Requirements OR attach Terms of Reference (TOR)

Context of the The selected agency will provide technical and operational support to
Requirement convert the approved PIF Document into a fully developed Project
Document for the GEF

Implementing Partner of UNDP

UNDP
Component A: Sector-Specific Technical Studies & Assessments
• Built Environment Baseline & GHG Emission Assessment:
Undertake comprehensive mapping and baseline assessment of
India’s built environment sector (residential, commercial, social
housing) and linked material supply chains (bricks, steel, cement,
aggregates) across four pilot states: Andhra Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand.
◦ Quantify GHG emissions (operational and embodied carbon)
across building typologies and agroclimatic zones using data
from BEE, MoEFCC, and state agencies.
◦ Map current building technologies, construction practices, and
material supply chain infrastructure; identify gaps and
opportunities for low-carbon transitions.
◦ Review existing MRV systems and develop recommendations
for standardized MRV frameworks aligned with SAPCC
processes and LT-LEDS requirements, including Whole-Life
Carbon Assessment (WLCA) methodologies.
◦ Identify vulnerable groups, gender-differentiated impacts, and
potential social co-benefits of proposed low-carbon
interventions.

Brief Description of the

Required Services • Low-Carbon Technology & Best Practice Gap Analysis: Document
current building design approaches, assess energy efficiency
practices, and evaluate best available techniques (BAT/BEP)
applicable to India’s built environment and supply chain sectors.
◦ Assess low-carbon building materials (LC3 cement, fly ash
bricks, CSEBs, recycled aggregates) and nature-based
solutions (green roofs, rain gardens, permeable surfaces) for
urban cooling and biodiversity co-benefits.
◦ Conduct technology gap analysis for energy efficiency (passive
design, active systems, retrofitting) and material efficiency
(embodied carbon reduction, process optimization).
◦ Develop preliminary cost and feasibility estimates for priority
technology upgrades and low-carbon interventions.

• Policy, Regulatory & Institutional Capacity Assessment: Review

national and state-level policies, building codes, and enforcement
mechanisms related to energy efficiency and climate action in the
built environment (ECBC, ECSBC 2024, Energy Conservation Act
2022, SAPCC, PMAY-U, AMRUT, ICAP).
◦ Assess alignment of state-level building by-laws and Schedules
of Rates with LT-LEDS requirements and updated NDC
commitments.

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 ◦ Evaluate institutional capacity of MoEFCC, BEE, MoHUA, state
climate cells, ULBs, and industry associations to implement LT-
LEDS-aligned actions.
◦ Map existing financing mechanisms, green finance instruments,
and investment barriers, including green bonds, DFI programs,
and carbon markets.

• Stakeholder & Co-financing Landscape Assessment: Map key

stakeholders across national and state levels including government
agencies, industry associations, MSMEs, financial institutions, civil
society, and academic institutions.
◦ Assess private sector engagement opportunities and identify
potential co-financing partners.
◦ Identify potential pilot project sites for demonstration of low-
carbon technologies in mass housing (PMAY-U), MSME supply
chains, and urban infrastructure.

Component B: Technical Inputs for Project Document (ProDoc)

Development
• ProDoc Technical Content: Provide written technical inputs and
validated data for the GEF-8 Project Document (ProDoc), GEF CEO
Endorsement Request, and all relevant mandatory annexes, aligned
with the PIF-approved four-component project structure.
◦ Collaborate with national and international consultants to
integrate sector-specific content into the Theory of Change,
results framework, risk assessment, and budget (consistent
with GEF-8 CCM-1.1).
◦ Contribute to the development of GEF core indicators including
GHG emission reduction baselines and targets for the built
environment (targeting direct lifetime reductions of 1,118,032
tCO₂e and indirect reductions of 3,354,096 tCO₂e).
◦ Provide technical inputs for model policies, codes, and
standards for the built environment; design of state-level
technical units; National and Regional Climate Forum
(NCF/RCF) structure; and the Climate Action Knowledge Hub.

• Gender Action Plan Support: Support development of a Gender

Action Plan (GAP) by providing inputs on gender-differentiated
impacts, women’s participation opportunities in the built
environment sector, and gender-responsive design of pilot
interventions.

Component C: Private Sector Engagement & Co-financing

• Co-financing Mobilization: Identify potential private co-financing
partners (energy-efficient construction, low-carbon materials,
renewable energy, green finance); map pilot sites for low-carbon
technology demonstrations across the four pilot states.
◦ Facilitate technical dialogues with industry stakeholders
including builders, MSME associations, material
manufacturers, and financial institutions.

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 ◦ Support development of standardized financing templates, risk
metrics, and blended-finance instruments tailored to green
building and low-carbon material interventions.

Component D: Stakeholder Engagement & Validation

• Stakeholder Consultations: Attend and contribute to stakeholder
consultations, validation workshops, and technical working groups
with MoEFCC, BEE, MoHUA, state governments, ULBs, and other
relevant agencies.
◦ Present key technical findings and revise inputs based on
stakeholder and expert feedback, ensuring outputs reflect the
diverse contexts of all four pilot states.
◦ Support preparation of a Stakeholder Engagement Plan with
sector-specific knowledge on relevant stakeholders and
engagement approaches.

Component E: Technical Clarifications During Review Processes

• GEF Review Support: Respond promptly to technical queries and
requests for additional information from UNDP (Country Office,
Regional Bureau & HQ), GEF Secretariat, STAP reviewers, or the GEF
Council regarding the ProDoc and CEO Endorsement Request.
◦ Provide supplementary data, clarifications, or revisions within
agreed timelines to ensure smooth clearance and
endorsement.

1. Built Environment Baseline Technical Assessment Report

(Deliverable 1 – within 4 weeks): Consolidated findings from all
assessments in Component A: sector baseline and GHG emission
assessment; low-carbon technology and best practice gap analysis;
policy, regulatory, and institutional capacity assessment; and
stakeholder and co-financing landscape assessment across the four
pilot states.

2. Technical Inputs for ProDoc Development (Deliverable 2 – within

10 weeks): Written, validated technical inputs and sector-specific
data to inform the final Project Document (ProDoc), GEF CEO
Endorsement Request, and all relevant mandatory annexes –
List and Description of including Theory of Change, results framework, risk assessment,
Expected Outputs to be budget, GHG emission reduction calculations (GEF EE tool), Gender
Delivered Action Plan inputs, and GEF core indicators. Must ensure scientific
accuracy and alignment with India’s LT-LEDS, NDCs, and GEF-8
requirements.

3. Private Sector Engagement & Co-financing Report (Deliverable 3

– within 16 weeks): Documentation of identified private co-financing
partners, potential pilot facilities and sites for low-carbon
interventions (including PMAY-U housing and MSME supply chains),
records of technical dialogues with industry, summaries of
consultations, technology feasibility assessments, and preliminary
co-financing commitments aligned with the PIF co-financing
structure.

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 4. Final Technical Support for GEF CEO Endorsement (Deliverable 4
– by 15 December 2026): All technical clarifications, supplementary
data, and revisions completed to the satisfaction of UNDP, GEF
Secretariat, and STAP reviewers, resulting in successful CEO
Endorsement of the project.

Person to Supervise the Programme Specialist, ACE, UNDP

Work/Performance of the
Service Provider
Frequency of Reporting Linked to deliverables mentioned in the ToR (Annexure-2)
Progress Reporting Electronic Reports
Requirements
Location of work Delhi, India
Expected duration of 9 months
work
Target start date 01-04- 2026
Latest completion date 20-12-2026
Travels Expected Yes

Special Security ☒ Others [Not Applicable]

Requirements

Facilities to be Provided ☒ Others [Not Applicable]

by UNDP (i.e., must be
excluded from Price
Request for Proposal)
Implementation ☒ Required
Schedule indicating
breakdown and timing of
activities/sub-activities
Names and curriculum ☒ Required
vitae of individuals who
will be involved in
completing the services
Criteria for Contract ☒ Compliance on Preliminary Examination of Proposals
Award ☒ Compliance on Essential Eligibility/Qualification requirements
☒ Highest Combined Score (based on the 70% technical offer and 30%
price weight distribution). Minimum score to pass in technical
evaluation is 70%.
☒ Full acceptance of the UNDP Contract General Terms and
Conditions (GTC). This is a mandatory criterion and cannot be deleted
regardless of the nature of services required. Non-acceptance of the
GTC may be grounds for the rejection of the Proposal.

Criteria for Essential The following eligibility criteria should be demonstrated by the bidder:
Eligibility/Qualification 1. The agency must demonstrate prior successful experience (at least
2 projects) in developing full proposals for global climate funds,
specifically the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
2. The agency must have at least 5 years of working experience in the
built environment sector in India, including energy efficiency in
buildings, embodied carbon and material efficiency, low-carbon

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 building materials, and nature-based solutions for urban
environments.
3. The agency must have implemented 3 projects or provided 3
consultancies on preparing Environmental and Social Management
Plans (ESMP) and Gender Assessments/Action Plans that comply
with the standards of major multilateral development banks or
climate funds (e.g., GEF, AF ESP/Gender Policy).

Notes:
1. If bidders do not meet any of the above listed criteria, their
proposals will not be considered for further evaluation.
2. Bidders meeting above listed criteria are required to submit
evidence (details / documents) in support – otherwise proposal
may be disqualified.

e Technical Proposal (70%)

☒ Methodology, Its Appropriateness to the Condition and Timeliness of

the Implementation Plan – The shortlisted bidders will have to make a
presentation about the methodology for the project [30%]

☒ Past work experience [20 %]

☒ Qualification and experience of Team leader [10%]

Team Leader/Built Environment Specialist: The team leader should

have 15+ years of experience in energy efficiency and low-carbon
transitions in India's building sector. They must hold a postgraduate
degree in architecture, civil/environmental engineering, or energy
management. Familiarity with ECBC/ECSBC, EcoNirman Samhita, and
India's LT-LEDS and NDCs is essential. They will oversee all four
components and be accountable for delivering the final ProDoc.

☒ Qualification of team members [10%]

1. GHG Accounting & MRV Expert: This specialist should have 10+
years of experience in GHG quantification, carbon accounting, and
MRV system design, particularly for the built environment and
industrial supply chains (bricks, steel, cement). Proficiency with GEF
Energy Efficiency tools and Whole-Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA)
methodologies is essential for Deliverable 1 and the GEF core indicator
calculations under Deliverable 2.

2. Technology & Innovation Specialist: A background in sustainable

materials science, green building technologies, or
mechanical/electrical engineering with 7–10 years of experience.
Should have hands-on knowledge of low-carbon building materials
(LC3 cement, fly ash bricks, CSEBs), passive design, energy retrofitting,
and nature-based urban solutions.

3. Private Sector Engagement & Co-financing Specialist: Experience

of 8–12 years in green finance, ESG investment, or climate-focused
private sector mobilization. Familiarity with DFI instruments, green
bonds, carbon markets, and MSME supply chain financing in India.

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 Experience with PMAY-U developers, brick and steel industry
associations, and financial institutions is highly desirable.

4. Social Development, Gender & Safeguards Specialist: At least 7

years of experience in gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, and
environmental/social safeguards within climate or infrastructure
projects. Should be familiar with GEF/UNDP gender policies and able
to design a Gender Action Plan with measurable participation targets.

Financial Proposal (30%)

To be computed as a ratio of the Proposal’s offer to the lowest price
among the proposals received by UNDP.

UNDP will award the ☒ One and only one Service Provider
contract to:
Annexes to this RFP ☒ Form for Submission of Request for Proposal (Annex 2)
☒Form for Technical Offer (Annex 3)
☒Form for Financial Offer (Annex 4)
☒ Detailed TOR (Annex 5)
Other Information [pls. Proposals are invited from Indian institutions/organizations only.
specify] Proposal submitted by Individuals will not be accepted.

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ANNEX 2: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM

Proposers are requested to complete this form, including the Company Profile and Bidder’s Declaration,
sign it and return it as part of their Proposal along with Annex 3: Technical and Financial Offer. The Bidder
shall fill in this form in accordance with the instructions indicated. No alterations to its format shall be
permitted and no substitutions shall be accepted.
Name of Bidder: Click or tap here to enter text.

RFP reference: Click or tap here to enter text. Date: Click or tap to enter a date.

Company Profile
Item Description Detail
Legal name of bidder or Click or tap here to enter text.
Lead entity for JVs

Legal Address, City, Click or tap here to enter text.

Country

Website Click or tap here to enter text.

Year of Registration Click or tap here to enter text.

Legal structure Choose an item.

Are you a UNGM registered ☐ Yes ☐ No

vendor?
If yes, insert UNGM Vendor Number

Quality Assurance ☐Yes ☐ No

Certification (e.g. ISO 9000
or Equivalent) (If yes,
provide a Copy of the valid
Certificate):

Does your Company hold ☐ Yes ☐ No

any accreditation such as
ISO 14001 or ISO 14064 or
equivalent related to the
environment? (If yes,
provide a Copy of the valid
Certificate):

Does your Company have ☐ Yes ☐ No

a written Statement of its
Environmental Policy? (If
yes, provide a Copy)
Does your organization ☐ Yes ☐ No
demonstrate significant
commitment to
sustainability through
some other means, for
example internal company
policy documents
on women empowerment,
renewable energies or

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 membership of trade
institutions promoting
such issues (If yes,
provide a Copy)
Is your company a ☐ Yes ☐ No
member of the UN
Global Compact
Bank Information Bank Name: Click or tap here to enter text.
Bank Address:Click or tap here to enter text.
IBAN:Click or tap here to enter text.
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its affiliates or subsidiaries or employees, including any JV/Consortium members or
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ANNEX 3: TECHNICAL OFFER –

Proposers are requested to complete this form, sign it and return it as part of their Proposal along with
Annex 2 Proposal Submission Form. The Bidder shall fill in this form in accordance with the instructions
indicated. No alterations to its format shall be permitted and no substitutions shall be accepted.

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RFP reference: Click or tap here to enter text. Date: Click or tap to enter a date.

Technical Offer
Provide the following:
- a brief description of your qualification, capacity and expertise that is relevant to the Terms of
Reference.
- a brief methodology, approach and implementation plan;
- team composition and CVs of key personnel

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ANNEX 4: FINANCIAL OFFER

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The Financial Proposal shall be submitted directly in the system only in the “Commercial section” of the
requirements and/or line items/deliverables. Non-compliance with this instruction may result in rejection
of the proposal received.

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The lump sum should include all costs of preparing and delivering the Services. All daily rates shall be
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Table 1: Summary of Overall Prices

Amount
Professional Fees (from Table 2)
Other Costs (from Table 3)
Total Amount of Financial Proposal

Table 2: Breakdown of Professional Fees

Name Position Fee Rate No. of days* Total

Amount
A B C=A+B
Team Leader
GHG Accounting &
MRV Expert
Technology &
Innovation Specialist
Private Sector
Engagement & Co-
financing Specialist
Social Development,
Gender & Safeguards
Specialist

Subtotal Professional Fees:

* This is just for guidance and the bidders are free to modify according to the proposed
methodology.

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Table 3: Breakdown of Other Costs

Description Unit of Quantity Unit Total

Measure Price Amount
Project activities

Communication (IEC materials,

report design etc.)
Documentation & Printing
Travel

Workshop
Other costs (specify)
Subtotal Other Costs:

Table 4: Breakdown of Price per Deliverable / Activity

Percentage of
Total Price
Ref Description of Deliverables Price
(Weight for
payment)
Deliverable 1: Built Environment Baseline Technical 20%
Assessment Report – Consolidated findings from all
assessments conducted under Component A of the scope of
work, including: sector baseline and GHG emission assessment
1. for the built environment and supply chains; low-carbon
technology and best practice gap analysis; policy, regulatory, and
institutional capacity assessment; and stakeholder and co-
financing landscape assessment across the four pilot states.

Deliverable 2: Technical Inputs for Project Design and ProDoc 40%

Development – Written, validated technical inputs and sector-
specific data to inform the final Project Document (ProDoc), GEF
CEO Endorsement Request, and all relevant mandatory annexes,
including contributions to the Theory of Change, results
2 framework, risk assessment, budget, GHG emission reduction
calculations (GEF EE tool), Gender Action Plan inputs, and GEF
core indicators for the built environment and supply chain
components, ensuring scientific accuracy and alignment with
India’s LT-LEDS, NDCs, and GEF-8 requirements.

Deliverable 3: Private Sector Engagement and Co-financing 30%

Report – Documentation of identified private co-financing
partners, potential pilot facilities and sites for low-carbon built
environment interventions (including PMAY-U linked housing and
3.
MSME supply chains), records of technical dialogues with industry
stakeholders, summaries of consultations, technology feasibility
assessments, and preliminary co-financing commitments aligned
with the PIF co-financing structure.
Deliverable 4: Final Technical Support for GEF CEO 10%
4
Endorsement – All technical clarifications, supplementary data,

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 and revisions completed to the satisfaction of UNDP, GEF
Secretariat, and STAP reviewers, resulting in successful CEO
Endorsement of the project.

Total Price

Breakdown of Fees
Unit Total
Personnel / other elements UOM Qty
Price Price
Personnel

Team Leader day

Climate Change/Technical Specialist
Safeguards/Gender Specialist

Others
International flights
Subsistence allowance
Local Transportation
Communication
Other Costs: (please specify)
Total

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ANNEX 5: TERMS OF REFERENCE

Terms of Reference (TOR) for National Technical Agency

for the developing GEF Proposal Document for
Enabling Pathways for Long-term Low Emission Development Strategies for
the Built Environment in India (LT-LEDS Pathways)

Pan India (with focus states Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,

Location:
Jharkhand, Uttarakhand)

Conducting sector-specific technical studies and providing

Consultancy Title:
technical inputs for the LT-LEDS Pathways project design

Type of Contract: Services

Languages required: English

Contract Duration: 09 months

Project Title: LT-LEDS Pathways PPG

Reporting to: Head – Action for Climate and Environment

A – BACKGROUND
UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together
with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating
poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community
resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms,
and accelerating sustainable development for all. With projects and programmes in every state
and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse
development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and
marginalized communities.

Project Background and Description

India’s states encounter unique challenges in aligning with national climate mandates,
international commitments, and aspirations such as the National Action Plan on Climate Change
(NAPCC), National Communication (NATCOM) carbon inventories, and Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDCs) commitments, all culminating in the national goal of Net Zero Emissions
(NZE) by 2070. While states have started developing State Action Plans on Climate Change
(SAPCC), substantial gaps persist in data inventories, GHG baselines, institutional capacities,
financing mechanisms, and policy frameworks to effectively design, implement, and scale
climate action. The rapid urbanization of tier 1 & 2 cities also offers untapped potential to address
embodied carbon in construction, improve operational energy efficiency, and adopt ecosystem-
based solutions to mitigate urban heat island effects and pollution.

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The building sector (residential + commercial) in India currently accounts for about 25% of
national GHG emissions (including operational and embodied emissions) and approximately
30% of total energy demand. Under a business-as-usual scenario, cumulative emissions from
India’s buildings sector between 2020 and 2070 are projected at approximately 90.85 Gt CO₂-e.

The project aims to “strengthen and institutionalize mechanisms and capacities at national and
sub-national levels for effective climate actions at sub-national levels, aligning them with India’s
Long Term Low Emission Development Strategies and the goal of Net Zero Emissions by 2070”.
This project strengthens national–state mechanisms and state capacities to deliver LT-LEDS
aligned climate change mitigation in the built environment by standardizing policies or codes,
MRV, and standardized financial instruments and protocols, and by piloting energy and material
efficiency measures for rapid replication through National and Regional Climate Forums (NCF
and RCFs).

The project will be implemented through four main components that will contribute to: (i) Policy
and Regulatory Development; (ii) Pilot Investments and Scale-up of Interventions; (iii)
Strengthening Capacities for Effective Climate Action; and (iv) Knowledge Generation and
Learning.

In India, UNDP serves as the designated GEF agency responsible for implementing the project. A
project concept note was developed and approved for funding under the Global Environment
Facility (GEF)-8 cycle. The next step involves preparing a full-scale Project Document (ProDoc)
for submission to the GEF. The ProDoc will be developed through a fully consultative process,
involving close engagement with the government, industry associations, civil society
organizations, academic and research institutions, as well as other relevant stakeholders.

Institutional Structure
UNDP in close collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC) is implementing the project – Enabling Pathways for Long-term Low Emission
Development Strategies for the Built Environment in India (LT-LEDS Pathways) – using the project
preparation grant (PPG) from the Global Environment Facility. UNDP is the GEF implementing
agency for the project. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the
National Executing Agency. The project will be piloted in four states: Andhra Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand.

UNDP seeks to engage a national technical agency with specialized expertise in the built
environment sector. The agency will be responsible for providing sector-specific technical
expertise and evidence-based inputs to support the development of the project document.

B – SCOPE OF WORK
The objective of this assignment is to provide specialized technical expertise in the buildings and
built environment sector – specifically covering energy efficiency, material efficiency, embodied
carbon, nature-based solutions, and low-carbon supply chains – in support of developing the
GEF-8 medium-size project document (ProDoc) and GEF CEO Endorsement Request for the
Enabling Pathways for Long-term Low Emission Development Strategies for the Built
Environment in India (LT-LEDS Pathways). The national technical agency will generate robust

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technical evidence, identify applicable low-carbon technologies and best practices (BAT/BEP),
support stakeholder engagement, and inform project design and piloting in alignment with
India’s LT-LEDS and updated NDCs.

The national technical agency will be responsible for the following tasks:
Component A: Conduct Sector-Specific Technical Studies & Assessments
I. Built Environment Baseline & GHG Emission Assessment
a) Undertake comprehensive mapping of India’s built environment sector, covering
residential, commercial, and social housing, and the directly linked material supply
chains (bricks, steel, cement, aggregates) in the four pilot states (Andhra Pradesh,
Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand).
b) Conduct sector baseline assessments to characterize energy use patterns, GHG
emissions (operational and embodied carbon), and emission pathways across
building typologies and agroclimatic zones.
c) Quantify current emissions from building operations, construction activities, and
material manufacturing, using available data from BEE, MoEFCC, state agencies,
and other sources.
d) Map current building technologies, construction practices, and material supply
chain infrastructure in the pilot states; identify gaps and opportunities for energy
efficiency, material efficiency, and low-carbon transitions.
e) Review existing GHG monitoring, MRV systems, and reporting mechanisms
applicable to the built environment and supply chain sectors in India.
f) Develop recommendations for standardized MRV frameworks aligned with India’s
SAPCC processes and LT-LEDS requirements, including Whole-Life Carbon
Assessment (WLCA) methodologies.
g) Identify vulnerable groups, gender-differentiated impacts, and potential social co-
benefits of proposed low-carbon interventions, including considerations for
women’s participation in the built environment workforce.

II. Low-Carbon Technology & Best Practice Gap Analysis

a) Document current building design approaches, construction technologies, energy-
efficient systems, and material production processes used across pilot states.
b) Assess existing energy efficiency practices, low-carbon building materials (e.g., LC3
cement, fly ash bricks, resource-efficient bricks, recycled aggregates, CSEBs), and
nature-based solutions applicable to the built environment.
c) Identify and evaluate Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Best Environmental
Practices (BEP) applicable to India’s built environment and supply chain sectors, in
alignment with India’s LT-LEDS, ECBC/ECSBC, EcoNirman Samhita, and GEF-8
programming priorities.
d) Conduct a technology gap analysis for energy efficiency (passive design, active
systems, retrofitting) and material efficiency (embodied carbon reduction, process
optimization in bricks and steel) interventions.
e) Assess applicability of nature-based solutions (green roofs, vertical gardens, rain
gardens, permeable surfaces) for urban cooling and biodiversity co-benefits.
f) Develop preliminary cost and feasibility estimates for priority technology upgrades
and low-carbon interventions in the built environment.

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III. Policy, Regulatory & Institutional Capacity Assessment
a) Review national and state-level policies, regulations, building codes, and
enforcement mechanisms related to energy efficiency, building materials, and
climate action in the built environment (including ECBC, ECSBC 2024, Energy
Conservation Act 2022, SAPCC frameworks, PMAY-U, AMRUT, and ICAP).
b) Assess alignment of state-level building by-laws, procurement norms, and
Schedules of Rates with LT-LEDS requirements and updated NDC commitments.
c) Evaluate institutional capacity of MoEFCC, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE),
MoHUA, state climate cells (e.g., EPCO in Madhya Pradesh), Urban Local Bodies
(ULBs), and relevant industry associations to implement LT-LEDS-aligned actions in
the built environment.
d) Identify gaps in regulatory enforcement, compliance monitoring, and institutional
coordination mechanisms (including AIPA/ECCC), particularly for state-level SAPCC
operationalization.
e) Map existing financing mechanisms, green finance instruments, and investment
barriers for low-carbon built environment interventions, including access to green
bonds, DFI programs, and carbon markets.

IV. Stakeholder and Co-financing Landscape Assessment

a) Map key stakeholders across national and state levels, including government
agencies, industry associations, MSMEs, financial institutions, civil society
organizations, and academic institutions relevant to the built environment.
b) Assess private sector engagement opportunities and identify potential co-financing
partners, including companies investing in energy efficiency, low-carbon materials,
and sustainable construction.
c) Identify potential pilot project sites or facilities for demonstration of low-carbon
technologies in mass housing (PMAY-U), MSME supply chains, and urban
infrastructure across the four pilot states.

Component B: Provide Technical Inputs for Project Design and Drafting of Project
Document
a) Provide written technical inputs and validated data for the preparation of the Project
Document (ProDoc), GEF CEO Endorsement Request, and all relevant mandatory
annexes, ensuring alignment with the PIF-approved project structure (four
components: Policy and Regulatory Development; Pilot Investments and Scale-up;
Strengthening Capacities; Knowledge Generation and Learning).
b) Collaborate with national and international consultants to integrate sector-specific
technical content into the Theory of Change, results framework, risk assessment,
and budget, consistent with the GEF-8 climate change focal area (CCM-1.1).
c) Contribute to the development of GEF core indicators, including GHG emission
reduction baselines and targets for the built environment and supply chain
interventions (targeting direct lifetime reductions of 1,118,032 tCO₂e and indirect
lifetime reductions of 3,354,096 tCO₂e), using GEF Energy Efficiency tools and robust
methodologies.
d) Provide technical inputs to support design of the four project components and their
outputs, including: (i) model policies, codes, and standards for the built environment
aligned with LT-LEDS; (ii) state-level technical unit design and pilot investment

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 design in mass housing and MSME supply chains; (iii) National Climate Forum (NCF)
and Regional Climate Forums (RCFs) structure and operationalization; and (iv) the
Climate Action Knowledge Hub for the Built Environment.
e) Support development of a Gender Action Plan (GAP) by providing technical inputs on
gender-differentiated impacts, women’s participation opportunities in the built
environment sector, and gender-responsive design of pilot interventions.
f) Review the project document and related annexures to ensure scientific accuracy,
feasibility, and alignment with India’s LT-LEDS, NDCs, and relevant international
standards.

Component C: Support Private Sector Engagement & Obtaining Co-financing

a) Identify potential private co-financing partners, including industries involved in
energy-efficient construction, low-carbon building materials (bricks, steel, cement),
renewable energy, and green finance.
b) Identify pilot project sites and facilities across the four pilot states where low-carbon
technology demonstrations can be implemented, prioritizing alignment with existing
programs (PMAY-U, AMRUT 2.0, Smart Cities Mission, state housing schemes).
c) Facilitate technical dialogue with industry stakeholders by convening or supporting
technical roundtables and consultations with builders, MSME associations, material
manufacturers, and financial institutions.
d) Provide inputs for technical dialogues with state technical units, ULBs, housing
agencies, and supply chain industries (including brick and steel sectors), including
data collection and technology feasibility assessments to support preparation of
investment-ready project pipelines.
e) Support development of standardized financing templates, risk metrics, and
blended-finance instruments tailored to green building and low-carbon material
interventions, as inputs to project design under Component 1 and Component 2.

Component D: Participate in Stakeholder Engagement and Validation Processes

a) Attend and contribute to stakeholder consultations, validation workshops, and
technical working groups organized under the PPG phase, including engagements
with MoEFCC, BEE, MoHUA, state governments, ULBs, and other relevant agencies.
b) Present key technical findings and respond to feedback from government, industry,
community, and academic stakeholders.
c) Revise and update technical inputs based on stakeholder and expert comments,
ensuring that outputs reflect the diverse contexts of the four pilot states.
d) Support the preparation of a Stakeholder Engagement Plan, contributing sector-
specific knowledge on relevant stakeholders and engagement approaches for the
built environment.

Component E: Technical Clarifications and Support During Review Processes

a) Respond promptly and comprehensively to any technical queries, comments, or
requests for additional information received from UNDP (Country Office, Regional
Bureau & HQ), GEF Secretariat, STAP reviewers, or the GEF Council regarding the
ProDoc, CEO Endorsement Request, and associated annexes.

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 b) Provide supplementary data, clarifications, or revisions to the relevant sections of
the ProDoc and annexes within agreed timelines to ensure smooth clearance and
endorsement.

C – EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES

Percentage Estimated Duration to
Deliverables / Outputs
Payment Complete

Deliverable 1: Built Environment Baseline

Technical Assessment Report – Consolidated
findings from all assessments conducted under
Component A of the scope of work, including:
sector baseline and GHG emission assessment
Within four weeks of
for the built environment and supply chains; low- 20%
signing the contract
carbon technology and best practice gap
analysis; policy, regulatory, and institutional
capacity assessment; and stakeholder and co-
financing landscape assessment across the four
pilot states.

Deliverable 2: Technical Inputs for Project

Design and ProDoc Development – Written,
validated technical inputs and sector-specific
data to inform the final Project Document
(ProDoc), GEF CEO Endorsement Request, and
all relevant mandatory annexes, including
contributions to the Theory of Change, results Within ten weeks of
40%
framework, risk assessment, budget, GHG signing the contract
emission reduction calculations (GEF EE tool),
Gender Action Plan inputs, and GEF core
indicators for the built environment and supply
chain components, ensuring scientific accuracy
and alignment with India’s LT-LEDS, NDCs, and
GEF-8 requirements.

Deliverable 3: Private Sector Engagement and

Co-financing Report – Documentation of
identified private co-financing partners, potential
pilot facilities and sites for low-carbon built
environment interventions (including PMAY-U
Within sixteen weeks of
linked housing and MSME supply chains), records 30%
signing the contract
of technical dialogues with industry stakeholders,
summaries of consultations, technology
feasibility assessments, and preliminary co-
financing commitments aligned with the PIF co-
financing structure.

Deliverable 4: Final Technical Support for GEF

CEO Endorsement – All technical clarifications, 10% By 15 December 2026
supplementary data, and revisions completed to

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 the satisfaction of UNDP, GEF Secretariat, and
STAP reviewers, resulting in successful CEO
Endorsement of the project.

D – Duration of the Assignment: Nine (9) months

E – TRAVEL
The national technical agency is required to travel to Delhi for meetings with UNDP and ministry
officials (MoEFCC, BEE, MoHUA, Ministry of Steel as relevant) as per requirement; and to conduct
field assessments, data collection, and stakeholder consultations across the four pilot states –
Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand – ensuring broad representation
of relevant stakeholders including state government agencies, ULBs, MSMEs, industry
associations, and communities.

F – QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The national technical agency should demonstrate the following:
• Specialized expertise in the built environment sector in India, including energy efficiency
in buildings, embodied carbon and material efficiency, low-carbon building materials,
and nature-based solutions for urban environments.
• Demonstrated experience with GHG accounting, MRV systems, and Whole-Life Carbon
Assessment (WLCA) methodologies applicable to the built environment.
• Knowledge of India’s policy landscape including ECBC/ECSBC, EcoNirman Samhita,
SAPCC frameworks, LT-LEDS, NDCs, PMAY-U, ICAP, and the Energy Conservation Act
2022.
• Experience engaging with key national and state institutions including MoEFCC, BEE,
MoHUA, State climate cells, and Urban Local Bodies.
• Track record in developing technical inputs for GEF, UNDP, or similar multilateral
development projects, including project documents, results frameworks, and co-
financing assessments.
• Experience with private sector engagement, co-financing mobilization, and stakeholder
consultation processes in the climate and energy sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender mainstreaming and inclusive approaches in
project design and implementation.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills in English.

G – Location
Delhi, India

H – Copyright
The copyright for all the outputs, products, deliverables and other evidence-based
material would rest with UNDP. All rights reserved.

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