CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MAPPING GLOBAL AND LOCAL FINANCING OPPURTUNTIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DAIRY INVESTMENT IN PAKISTAN

1. DELIVERABLES :
The consultant will deliver the following outputs:

• Inception Report detailing methodology, work plan, and timeline.

• Stakeholder Mapping Report including a database of relevant financial institutions,

• investors, and support programs.

• Gap Analysis Report highlighting key challenges, constraints, and opportunities for

• SMEs in accessing finance.

• Final Report with Recommendations providing actionable strategies for mobilizing

• financial support and fostering partnerships for the Green Dairy Initiative.

• Presentation of Findings to stakeholders and project team, summarizing key insights and

• recommendations.

• A brief Handbook / Directory of the available credit facilities in Pakistan and globally

2. TIME FRAME :
The required services need to be completed in a time of 4 months from the date of contract signing.

3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• At least a master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Development

• Studies or a related discipline.

• Additional certifications or training in sustainable finance, impact investment, or green/climate

• finance will be considered as asset.

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in the areas of sustainable finance,

• green investment, development finance or investment advisory.

• Demonstrated experience in mapping financial institutions and financing mechanisms.

• Knowledge of the Pakistani financial sector and familiarity with global climate/impact finance

• instruments.

• Proven ability to facilitate linkages between businesses and financing institutions.

• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills

4. PROPOSAL OUTLINE
The consultant/service provider needs to prepare and submit a technical proposal with the following
headings:

• Introduction of the consultancy firm/consultant
• Executive Summary
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Scope of Work including timeline and milestones
• Previous Relevant Experience
• Team Member’s Competencies/CVs and Clear Roles and Responsibilities
• Deliverables
• References

The financial proposal should indicate the following details:

• Budget Items
• Unit Cost
• Activity Cost
• Personnel Cost
• Travel and Accommodation Cost
• Taxes
• Admin Cost
• Profit Margin

The total proposed budget should include all items like fees, travel, meetings/workshops/FGDs,
Taxes etc.

5. EVALUATION CRITERIA :

• Demonstrated expertise and understanding of the assignment
• Technical Documentation and Approach
• Timeline
• Qualifications, and experience of the team members
• Past Experience on similar/relevant assignments
• Clear roles and responsibilities
• Detail and Cost Effectiveness
• Risk & Mitigation Plan

6. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES :

Proposals should be submitted in electronic format no later than 8 th October 2025, to [email protected]
Late submissions will not be considered.
Disclaimer: GAIN reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal received, to request additional
information form any proposer, and to negotiate with any qualified proposer.