# Individual Consultant: Just Energy Transition & Renewable Constituency Analysis

> This tender closed on 2026-07-10.

- **Reference:** UNDP-SWZ-00250
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-SWZ - SWAZILAND](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-swz-swaziland.md)
- **Type:** IC - Individual contractor
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-10 16:59 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of an Individual Consultant to conduct Just Energy Transition & Renewable Constituency Analysis for Eswatini, delivering policy-oriented political economy analysis and strategic recommendations for UNDP.** The consultant will perform a focused desk-based review of Eswatini’s energy policy landscape, actor environment, and, through a small number of targeted engagements, apply the six-step Political Economy Analysis (PEA) methodology from UNDP guidance to inform a evidence base for a renewable energy trajectory. Ideal for consultants with expertise in energy governance, political economy analysis, and development advisory seeking decision-ready analytical deliverables.

#### Requirements
- Advanced university degree (master’s level or equivalent) in Political Science, Political Economy, Development Studies, Energy Policy, Environmental Governance or closely related field.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive professional experience in political economy analysis, energy governance, strategic policy research or development advisory work, with a track record of producing high-quality, decision-ready analytical products for senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to apply Political Economy Analysis (PEA) as an analytical lens (as per UNDP guidance).
- Experience conducting desk-based reviews complemented by targeted stakeholder engagements.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 2026-07-10 14:59.
- Submission method: via UNDP Quantum portal (documents available there); inquiries to procurement.sz@undp.org.
- Documents to complete/submit: consult the Quantum portal for the required bid documents (not listed in metadata).
- Pre-qualifications: not specified in metadata; refer to Quantum portal.
- Briefing/clarification session: not specified in metadata.
- Where to obtain bid documents: UNDP Quantum portal (documents available there).
- Contact for queries: procurement.sz@undp.org.

## Description

Individual Consultant: Just Energy Transition & Renewable Constituency Analysis

Description of the Assignment:

Given the current political economy of energy in Eswatini; including the actors driving and resisting the coal proposition, the formal and informal institutions shaping energy decisions, and the resources and capabilities at play; how can UNDP and the UN Country Team strategically position themselves to sustain and advance a just energy transition, and what narrative, alliances and sequenced interventions are required to keep a renewable energy trajectory viable? To produce this product with the requisite analytical rigor, the consultant will undertake a focused desk-based review of Eswatini’s energy policy landscape and actor environment. This preparatory analytical work is integral to the scope of the assignment but does not constitute a separate deliverable; it is the evidence base on which the primary knowledge product rests.

The assignment is desk-based, drawing on policy documentation, regulatory filings, energy sector data, published analytical literature and media. It is supplemented by a small number of targeted stakeholder engagements conducted for the specific purpose of validating and sharpening the knowledge product. The consultant will apply the six-step Political Economy Analysis (PEA) methodology of the UNDP guidance note on Political Economy Analysis for Just Green Transitions (2026) as an analytical lens, adapted to the specific purposes of this assignment

The ideal candidate should meet / exceed the below requirements;

Poses an advanced university degree (master’s level or equivalent) in Political Science, Political Economy, Development Studies, Energy Policy, Environmental Governance or a closely related discipline.have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in political economy analysis, energy governance, strategic policy research or development advisory work, with a demonstrable track record of producing high-quality, decision-ready analytical products for senior leadership within...

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-SWZ-00250

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