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

- **Reference:** UNDP-ZMB-00617
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-ZMB - ZAMBIA](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-zmb-zambia.md)
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-28
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-09 14:00 CAT
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**UNDP Zambia seeks an Individual Contractor to draft Zambia's Socio-Economic Response Plan (SERP) to the Middle East Conflict.** The supplier should be a local National Consultant with expertise in socio-economic policy development, research and report writing to produce the SERP.

#### Requirements
- National Consultant (local to Zambia) to draft the SERP
- Proven experience in drafting socio-economic policy plans or similar policy/analysis reports
- Strong analytical, research and report-writing skills
- Ability to engage with government stakeholders and UNDP, and to operate within UNDP procurement and governance frameworks

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **2026-11-09 12:00**
- Submission method: via the UNDP Quantum portal (documents available there)
- Documents to complete and submit: refer to the UNDP Quantum portal for the bid package
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: none listed beyond the Local National Consultant requirement
- Briefing session: not specified
- Where to obtain bid documents: UNDP Quantum portal
- Contacts: procurement.zm@undp.org

## Description

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

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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## Published on

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