Accelerating Sustainable & Clean Energy Access Transformation Program Using the Multiphase Programma

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (COMESA) NAME OF PROGRAM : ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE & CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM USING THE MULTIPHASE PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH PROJECT ID : P180547 ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMESA SOCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/ SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES, WOMEN, YOUTH, MINORITY CLANS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY. REFERENCE NO. ZM-COMESA -522846-CS-QCBS. 1.0 INTRODUCATION COMESA aims to achieve sustainable economic and social progress in all Member States through increased regional economic cooperation and integration in all fields of development, particularly in trade, customs, and monetary affairs. The COMESA Treaty under Articles 154 and 155 acknowledges the role of women in the socio-economic transformation, development, and sustainable economic growth in the region. It also recognizes the importance of impartial treatment of women and highlights the different needs, concerns, and interests of women that should be integrated into all COMESA programs and projects. This is also translated into the COMESA Gender Policy (2016) which guides the work on the promotion of gender equality and women empowerment in the COMESA region. Furthermore, the Treaty emphasizes that Member States shall take action to narrow the gender gaps and facilitate gender main streaming for meaningful participation of women in regional integration and social transformation and development. The COMESA Gender Policy notes that although progress has been achieved towards COMESA regional economic integration, evidence still reveals that participation by women, youth and people with disabilities in intra-regional trade and investment has been sub-optimal (COMESA, 2016) 2.0 OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The COMESA secretariat is planning to acquire the services of a consultant for the development of the COMESA social inclusion strategy for indigenous peoples/ Sub-saharan African historically underserved traditional local communities, women, youth, minority clans and people with disability. The strategy will identify barriers to participation, propose actionable steps for inclusion, create opportunities for engagement and provide a framework for the effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of inclusion efforts across all COMESA initiatives. The following are some of the objectives: Develop a Social Inclusion Strategy to guarantee the inclusion of Indigenous people, women, youth, minority clans, and people with disabilities in all activities and projects implemented by COMESA. Ensure these groups have equitable access to resources, opportunities, and benefits from regional development programs. Identify and address systemic barriers to their participation and inclusion in key decision-making processes and implementation stages. Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and ensure the accountability of inclusion initiatives. Full detailed TORs may be downloaded in English from the following link: https://www.comesa.int/consultancy-service-for-the-development-of-the-comesa-social-inclusion-strategy-for-indigenous-peoples-sub-saharan-african-historically-underserved-traditional-local-communities-women-youth-minori/ Or can be obtained from the COMESA Secretariat on request using the email provided below: Attn: Mr. Silver Mwesigwa Head of Procurement Email: procurement@comesa.int 3.0 SHORT LISTING CRITERIA The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa 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. The shortlisting criteria is as follows. No. Evaluation CRITERIA 1 The firm’s core business (Submit company profile) 2 Experience of the firm Evidence of experience with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and Performance Standards is required i.e. social risks and Impacts ESS7. Experience working in the COMESA member countries The consulting firm should possess the following qualifications, with a team comprising key experts, each having at least 5 years of relevant experience and a minimum of master’s degree in social sciences, Development studies, Gender Studies, Public policy or any other related field 3 Technical and managerial capability of the firm to manage the assignment 4 Eligibility (Firms must not be debarred or sanctioned by the World Bank) 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 of February 2025. 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. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations Sixth Edition of February 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 16:00 hours Monday to Thursday, on Fridays from 09:00 to 12:30 hours Zambian time except for weekends and Public Holidays. Address: Head of Procurement, COMESA Secretariat, Ben Bella Road, Lusaka, Zambia. Email address: procurement@comesa.int 4.0 SUBMISSION Expressions of interest must be submitted written to the following email address; Tenders@comesa.int with a copy to procurement@comesa.int ATT: THE HEAD OF PROCUREMENT ASSIGNMENT TITLE : CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMESA SOCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES/ SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED TRADITIONAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES, WOMEN, YOUTH, MINORITY CLANS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY. REFERENCE No. ZM-COMESA -522846-CS-QCBS 5.0 C LOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION The Closing date for receipt of Expression of Interest is 3rd April 2026 at 10:00 hours Zambian time NB: Physical submission of EOIs shall not be accepted.

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