Gender Diagnostic Consultancy — Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation (Zambia)

Original title: Engagement of a Consultant to undertake Gender Diagnostic for the Commercial Utilities

Deadline

October 20, 2026

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Published on October 6, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on October 8, 2026 at 01:02 AM

Key information

Type: Consulting & Studies
Location: Zambia
Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Gender Diagnostic Consultancy — Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation (Zambia) is a consulting & studies procurement opportunity published by Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation in Zambia on October 6, 2026. Submissions closed on October 20, 2026. 1 official document is attached below.

Establish a baseline for disaggregated workforce data by category;
Conduct a deep dive into the specific gender issues faced by staff at all levels of the organization, from recruitment to promotion to retention, including establishing quantified baselines on each of these aspects;
Identify barriers and enabling factors to women entering technical and managerial roles;
Recommend time-bound targets and measures for addressing critical gender gaps. • Generate evidence to enable CUs set up a baseline of performance for the development of Gender Action Plans and monitoring progress on compliance with PIAP targets on Gender balance and sensitivity. Qualifications • A Bachelor’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field;
A Master’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field; Work Experience • General post-graduation experience of at least seven (7) years;
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in implementing development programmes/projects;
Experience in the water sector is an added advantage;
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in gender research and mainstreaming. • Experience with development partner funded projects or World Bank–financed projects. Submission Interested candidates are requested to submit an Expression of Interest, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates and a cover letter, either by physical delivery to the address below or by email to the address provided below, clearly marked “Consultancy Services to Conduct a Comprehensive Gender Diagnostic for the Four Commercial Water and Sanitation Utilities under the ZWSSGC.” 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” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the ‘Individual Consultant Selection’ method set out in the Procurement Regulations (World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours between 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hour’s local time from Monday to Friday or through email: Gabby.Mubombola@mwds.gov.zm or Naomie.Kasimbi@mwds.gov.zm or Anon.Madima@mwds.gov.zm. The Terms of Reference (TOR) can be found at the following website: www.mwds.gov.zm or can be obtained at the address given below. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (either in person, by mail, or by e-mail) not later than 20th October, 2026. Head - Procurement and Supplies Unit Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Corner of Ituna and Nasser Roads, P. O. Box 50288, Lusaka – Zambia E-mail: Gabby.Mubombola@mwds.gov.zm or Naomie.Kasimbi@mwds.gov.zm or Anon.Madima@mwds.gov.zm. Tel: (260-211) 235359

What are the key dates?

Publication
October 6, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
October 20, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
Country: Zambia
Contact person: Charles Kalapa
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