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Recruitment of IC to Support Draft Zambia s Response Plan - Middle East Conflict

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Published
28 Oct 2026
Closes
9 Nov 2026
Reference
UNDP-ZMB-00617
Location
Zambia
Sector
Financial & Professional Services

At a glance

UNDP in Zambia has published a request for proposals in financial & professional services: “Recruitment of IC to Support Draft Zambia s Response Plan - Middle East Conflict”. Submissions close on 9 November 2026, 12 days from today. Quote reference UNDP-ZMB-00617 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2,937 notices from this buyer since 2024, 494 of them currently open. There are 10 open financial & professional services notices in Zambia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UNGM — UN Global Marketplace, not through FreeTender.

Details

UNDP Zambia seeks the services of an Individual Contractor (IC) to support the drafting of the Zambia’s Socio-Economic Response Plan to the Middle East Conflict. The military escalation in the Middle East since February 2026 has generated significant global macroeconomic disruptions, particularly across energy and supply chains. Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with surging global oil prices, contributed to a 46.19% increase in diesel prices in Zambia between March and May 2026. The sharp rise in domestic fuel costs has placed considerable pressure on households, businesses and public finances.

Against this backdrop, UNDP is supporting the Government of the Republic of Zambia in the development of a Socio-Economic Response Plan (SERP) to address the spillover effects of the conflict in the Middle East. UNDP is therefore seeking to engage a National Consultant to draft the SERP.

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Context for bidders

We hold 2,937 notices from UNDP, going back to May 2024 — 494 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, IT & Telecom and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 10 open Financial & Professional Services tenders in Zambia. This one closes in 12 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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