Consultancy to provide readiness and incubation support for community groups in Southern and Northern regions — Ministry of Green Economy and Envir…

Original title: Consultancy to engage a Technical Service Provider (TSP) to provide and support the readiness and incubation support of community groups under the project - Lot 1 & 2 (Southern region) & Lot 3 (Northern region)

Deadline

June 18, 2026

Closed

Published on June 2, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on June 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Key information

Type: Consulting & Studies
Location: Zambia
Deadline: June 18, 2026 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Consultancy to provide readiness and incubation support for community groups in Southern and Northern regions... is a consulting & studies procurement opportunity published by Ministry of Green Economy and Enviroment in Zambia on June 2, 2026. Submissions closed on June 18, 2026. 1 official document is attached below.

Develop a criteria framework to assess the investment readiness of community groups that are under the incubation programme;
In collaboration with the Camp Extension Officers, Forestry Department and District Teams, facilitate development of nature-positive proposal for community groups and community champions, and initiate the Community Forest Management processes and raise awareness;
Deliver training sessions for the community groups (using participatory and practical approaches);
Capacity Development of Community Champions to enhance their capacity to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem;
Provide technical backstopping during the incubation period, including coaching and mentorship, and develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and document lessons. • Engage and involve relevant Government staff, and other key stakeholders, from the national, provincial and district level in capacity building programs to promote knowledge transfer and sustainability. The shortlisting criteria for the firm will be as follows; • Have at least 10 years’ experience in design and implementation of sustainable landscape management and community-based market driven and value chain development projects;
Demonstrate extensive experience in supporting (a) community mobilization, (b) community forest management, (c) strengthening governance and leadership of community groups, (d) business finance, rural finance, and/or micro–finance, (e) nature-positive investments and livelihoods associated with NbS and climate change adaptation, (f) rural local business incubation and (d) capacity development of local stakeholders and members of the communities;
Track record of successfully running effective incubation programmes;
Proven experience in managing business incubation programs specifically tailored to the Zambian context will be an added advantage. • Proven experience in the target districts will be an added advantage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Sixth Edition, February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Sixth Edition, February 2025 The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time). Expression of Interest should be addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment P.O. Box 30147 LUSAKA, ZAMBIA Expression of interest (EOI) “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Thursday, 18th June 2026 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time. Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit For/Permanent Secretary MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT

What are the key dates?

Publication
June 2, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
June 18, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Ministry of Green Economy and Enviroment
Country: Zambia
Contact person: John Katongo Banda
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