10045510-Consultancy support services for the development and implementation of sustainable finance taxonomies

Description of work and services to be provided To fulfil the objective of this tender, the contractor shall provide technical advisory services organised into three work packages. WP1 covers the development of cross-cutting methodological approaches, guidance documents, templates, technical tools and knowledge products supporting sustainable finance taxonomy initiatives across partner countries. This work package also includes comparative studies, interoperability assessments and analytical reports on global taxonomy developments and implementation experiences. WP2 supports the development of sustainable finance taxonomies from inception to finalization. Depending on the needs of partner countries, services may include scoping assessments, governance support, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, technical development of taxonomy methodologies and screening criteria, sector studies, public consultations and finalization of taxonomy documents. WP3 supports the implementation and operationalization of sustainable finance taxonomies. Activities may include implementation planning, regulatory and policy integration, development of implementation guidance, integration with sustainable finance instruments, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and implementation-related capacity building. During the contract period the consultant will work in close collaboration with partners, specifically the taxonomy steering committee and technical working groups, the GIZ team in the selected countries and the GIZ team at the headquarters in Eschborn, Germany. The work will take place both remotely and through in-country missions.