REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:\u00a0Legal analysis of key restoration policies from an equity perspective in Malawi\u00a0SUMMARY OF PROCUREMENT\u00a0WRI\u00a0intends to award a\u00a0fixed price\u00a0contract for\u00a0the proposed\u00a0equity legal analysis\u00a0consultancy\u00a0in Malawi,\u00a0aimed at\u00a0understanding how rights, responsibilities, benefits, and participation are defined and operationalized for diverse stakeholders.\u00a0The expected outcomes of the analysis include\u00a0an inception report\u00a0and an equity analysis\u00a0report\u00a0providing findings and recommendations on how to integrate equity into restoration policies and programs in Malawi.\u00a0Further, the consultant\u00a0will examine coherence, alignment, and enforceability and practical application of GSE-related provisions across statutes, regulations, policies, and strategies\u00a0The consultancy shall be implemented in\u00a04 months beginning September and ending in December 2025.\u00a0About the World Resources Institute\u00a0Founded in 1982, The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. We work with governments, companies, and civil society to build solutions to urgent environmental challenges. WRI\u2019s transformative ideas protect the earth and promote development because sustainability is essential to meeting human needs and fulfilling human aspirations in the future.\u00a0About the\u00a0Equity Legal Analysis Consultancy in Malawi\u00a0SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS\/DELIVERABLES\u00a0Objectives of the StudyThe overall objective of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive legal and policy review of Malawi\u2019s forest and landscape restoration, frameworks, with a focus on understanding how rights, responsibilities, benefits, and participation are defined and operationalized for diverse stakeholders. The resulting evidence base will provide actionable insights for government and partners to refine restoration strategies, strengthen safeguards, and prepare for more inclusive and effective PES\/OBF mechanisms and other emerging climate finance initiatives.Specifically, the study will:Map the legal and policy architecture of forest landscape restoration (FLR) in Malawi\u00a0including key laws, regulations, policies, and institutional frameworksAssess and synthesize evidence on the extent of integration of provisions related to gender and social equity (GSE), including access, control, and participation, benefit distribution, recognition of customary tenure and legal pluralism, and accountability or grievance mechanisms.Examine coherence, alignment, and enforceability and practical application of GSE-related provisions across statutes, regulations, policies, and strategies,World Resources Institute\u00a0(WRI)\u00a0expects the\u00a0consultant to\u00a0execute and complete the following tasks and outcomes:Conduct a desk-based legal and policy review of Malawi\u2019s frameworks related to forest and landscape restorationApply an equity-focused analysis framework, examining:Access to and control over land and natural resourcesParticipation, representation, and decision-makingDistribution of benefits (monetary and non-monetary)Recognition of customary tenure and rightsAccountability, transparency, and grievance mechanismsAssess policy coherence, contradictions, and enforcement mechanisms, highlighting how these enable or constrain equitable restoration outcomes.Synthesize evidence on the practice\u00a0of\u00a0gender and social equity in Malawi\u2019s forest and landscape a\u00a0restoration governance\u00a0system.Conduct a stakeholder validation workshop with national and other institutional stakeholders in Malawi to draw insights on practical application and use these insights to develop actionable recommendations for strengthening equity considerations in the country\u2019s restoration and climate legal frameworks.4. DeliverablesThe consultant will provide:An\u00a0inception report (5 pages Max) outlining methodology, workplan, and analytical framework (within 2 weeks of contract signing).Comprehensive Legal and Policy Analysis Report (approx. 25 pages) covering the areas outlined in the scope of work, with an equity lens.Synthesis brief (8\u201310 pages) summarizing key findings and recommendations in an accessible format for\u00a0internal WRI reference, other\u00a0policymakers and practitioners.Slide deck highlighting findings and recommendations for internal and external presentations.TIMING\u00a0The consultancy is expected to run from September \u2013 December 2025 with the following timeline:September 2025 \u2013 Inception reportSeptember\u2013November 2025 \u2013 Desk-based review, draft report and validation with stakeholdersDecember 2025 \u2013 Final report, synthesis brief, and slide deckBUDGET\u00a0The\u00a0successful consultant will work with a budget\u00a0ranging between $10,000 \u2013\u00a0$13,000,\u00a0inclusive of everything. WRI expects the consultant to submit the financial\u00a0proposal with full information on the budgeted\u00a0items. An estimate of the number of days required to carry out the activities is to be provided by the vendors in their proposal and must be reflected in the estimate. However, once the budget has been validated, the payment of the service will be conditional on the delivery of the deliverables and not on the number of days\u00a0worked. All expenses (equipment, vehicles, materials, supplies, consumables, means of communication, insurance, travel expenses, etc.) necessary for the performance of the service, including travel expenses, mission expenses, etc., are the sole responsibility of the vendor and must be quantified in the budget proposal.\u00a0Please note that WRI\u00a0is a\u00a0United States\u00a0IRS-registered 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization. WRI is not VAT exempt. All\u00a0prices or quotes should include VAT and tax, as applicable.\u00a0GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION\u00a0Requirements\u00a0The selected\u00a0vendor\u00a0will\u00a0be able to demonstrate capacity in similar work, particularly:Advanced degree in law, environmental policy, natural resource governance, or related fields.Proven expertise in legal and policy analysis, particularly in restoration, conservation, climate change, or natural resource governance.Strong knowledge of gender equality, social inclusion, and equity frameworks.Demonstrated experience working in Malawi, with familiarity with national legal and policy contexts.Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.Proposal contentProspective\u00a0consultants\u00a0should submit\u00a0the following complete\u00a0documents to the address listed belowA completed conflict of interest declaration (Annex 1)A statement of interest describing the proposed team\u00a0and their\u00a0CVs\u00a0and how\u00a0each\u00a0meets the above\u00a0requirements.Examples of\u00a0and references for\u00a0similar previous\u00a0work.A technical proposal outlining\u00a0methodology and workplan\u00a0and general understanding of the\u00a0assignment.A proposed budget with a breakdown of costs\u00a0sufficient to assess reasonableness and compliance with our funder requirements.\u00a0Please also include\u00a0a competitive payment schedule associating amounts with work milestones.\u00a0Expression of Interest, Deadline for Questions, and Proposal\u00a0All expressions of interest and questions about this RFP must be received via email to the contact below by\u00a010\u00a0September 2025 at\u00a011:59 PM\u00a0(CAT).\u00a0For all questions and\u00a0queries\u00a0relating to the consultancy, send them to\u00a0Mercy Mulanga\u00a0(Mercy.Mulanga@wri.org)\u00a0or\u00a0Spencer Ng\u2019oma (spencer.ngoma@wri.org).\u00a0The responses to the questions and\u00a0queries\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0shared with\u00a0all parties who have asked questions or otherwise expressed interest.\u00a0All proposals must be sent by\u00a010 September 2025 at 11:59 PM (CAT)\u00a0in electronic format to\u00a0Mercy Mulanga (Mercy.Mulanga@wri.org), with a copy to\u00a0Spencer Ng\u2019oma (spencer.ngoma@wri.org)\u00a0and\u00a0Edwin Mkabane (Edwin.Mkabane@wri.org).\u00a0EVALUATION\u00a0AND SELECTION\u00a0Evaluation Criteria\u00a0The following elements will be the primary considerations in evaluating all proposals submitted in response to this RFP:\u00a0Completion of all required elements.\u00a0Consultant\u2019s technical understanding and how\u00a0the\u00a0proposal fulfills WRI\u2019s stated requirements as set out in the\u00a0RFP;Consultant\u2019s\u00a0experience\u00a0with similar\u00a0assignmentsOverall cost of the\u00a0consultant\u2019s financial\u00a0proposal.Debarment and sanctions \u2013 WRI will not consider proposals from vendors\/organizations\/consultants, etc.\u00a0that are\u00a0presently debarred by the U.S. government\u00a0or named on any restricted parties\u00a0lists.Sustainability \u2013 WRI values sustainability and,\u00a0all other factors being equal, will favor a proposal to more sustainably\u00a0performs\u00a0the work.At the World Resources Institute, we strive to have an inclusive delivery chain. We believe the environmental and international development communities are strengthened by providing equality of opportunity to businesses owned by LGBTQ+ communities, women, indigenous peoples, racialized groups, and people with disabilities \u2013 and it is important to WRI that we partner with organizations\u00a0that\u00a0share these values. Please describe both how your organization would take an equity-centered approach to the\u00a0need\u00a0you are proposing to help us fill and how you incorporate equity, diversity,\u00a0and inclusion into your staffing, board leadership,\u00a0and programs.The bidder offering the best overall value will be selected. Nevertheless, for this procurement, non-price aspects (technical competence and experience\u00a0to deliver on this assignment) are particularly important. Proposal content and grading\u00a0will consider these aspects\u00a0and shall be evaluated using the weighted mechanism of\u00a070%\u00a0technical proposal and\u00a030%\u00a0financial proposalSelection Process\u00a0No proposal development costs shall be charged to WRI \/ all expenses are to be borne by the bidders. WRI may\u00a0award\u00a0the bidder offering\u00a0the\u00a0best value without discussion. However, WRI reserves the right to seek bidder clarifications and to negotiate with those bidders deemed to be within a competitive range.\u00a0WRI may, at its discretion and without explanation to the prospective vendors\/organizations\/consultants, etc., choose to discontinue this RFP without obligation to such prospective\u00a0vendors\/organizations\/consultants, etc.,\u00a0or make multiple awards under this RFP.\u00a0Contracts will not be awarded to\u00a0vendors\/organizations\/consultants, etc.,\u00a0debarred by the US government or\u00a0named on restricted parties lists.<\/p>\n
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