REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT (TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI)
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION (OPEN – NATIONAL)

The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services.

The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia.

The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood.

This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).

The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:

DEPUTY COORDINATOR – EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM (ERP) – PPIU Chinsali, Muchinga Province
JOB PURPOSE:
The Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in Muchinga to optimize the role of the ERP as an umbrella program for emission reductions across the province;

Coordinate ERP Readiness and capacity building process ensure day to day management of the ERP readiness through close coordination with staff and other key stakeholders;

Prepare, implement and report on annual activity plan and implementation progress reports of ERP;

Oversee the compliance and alignment of ERP-related activities with the project’s instruments and frameworks in liaison with the PPOO;

Manage activities being implemented by agencies and consultants, and in liaison with the Steering Committee and Technical Working Group, provide support to ensure synergies and benchmarks are achievable;

Coordinate the development and implementation of the ERP benefit sharing plan in collaboration with partners and stakeholders, and overseeing the production of emission reductions monitoring reports in collaboration with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) and other implementing partners;

Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;

A minimum of Master’s degree or equivalent in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental science, Climate Change, Engineering, Environment and Development or related fields;

Climate Science and Policy: Understanding of climate change science, international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and national/regional policies such as the Carbon Market Framework;

Knowledge in Carbon Accounting of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies such as IPCC guidelines and emission factors;

Specific knowledge of the ART-TREES, VCS Program requirements is an added advantage;

A minimum of 8 years of professional or equivalent experience in development, and project / program management with at least 5 years in a management role;

Minimum of 8 years of experience with carbon projects, including an affinity with accreditation programs and standards for both the compliance and voluntary markets;

Experience in MDB project implementation in Zambia, and understanding of government and World Bank functioning. Regional experience in project implementation is an asset;

Experience in multi-level coordination and ability to work in teams, as well as in complex environments;

Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively implement activities and high-level platforms such as steering committees;

Good communications skills, including fluency in English;

Experience in dialogue processes between Government and civil society, and on consensus building; and

Knowledge of sustainable landscapes projects, REDD+, carbon markets and climate change is an asset.

The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.

The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Bank’s policy of conflict of interest.

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.

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), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be accessed from the following website: https://www.mgee.gov.zm

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) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to [email protected] and copy [email protected]; [email protected] and [email protected] 

The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.

Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit
For / Permanent Secretary
MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT