Eswatiniservices

closing in 13 days

Procurement of Consultant for Environmental & Social Impact Assessment and RAP development for the proposed construction of 10MVA 66/11kv substation and 22 km 66 kV overhead power transmission line. Maliyaduma - Nkambeni 132kV line associated substations.

Eswatini Electricity Company

ESWATINI ELECTRICITY COMPANY Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Consultancy Services for ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) For the proposed Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini Project ID No: P508960 Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) (Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini) Environmental And Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Consultancy Country: Kingdom of Eswatini Name of Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Project Sector: Energy Sector Project ID No .: P508960 Reference: SZ-ECC-532527-CS-QCBS Assignment Title: Consultant for Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) development for the proposed ASCENT Overhead Power Transmission Lines and Associated Substations The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (GoKE) has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Agency (IDA) and grant funding from the Global Public Good (GPG) Facility, which are all under the World Bank. The received financing is for the purposes of implementing the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Project (P508960) (the Project), with the involvement of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, as set out in the Loan Agreement, Financing Agreement, Grant Agreement and Project Agreements. The EEC now invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested and eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to provide the consulting services for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and related safeguard services for the ASCENT Overhead Power Transmission Lines and Associated Substations: Construction of 2x 10MVA 66/11kV substation at Ntabamhloshana to support the growing electricity access demand of households in the eastern part of the Manzini region Cons

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OP00447652

Eswatiniservices

Individual Consultant for the Assessment of UNDP Gender Responsive to Environmen

UNDP

Country: ESWATINIDescription of the Assignment: The overall objective of the assignment is to undertake a strategic portfolio-level contribution assessment of UNDP Eswatini’s Environment Portfolio to determine the extent to which UNDP has substantively contributed to advancing gender-responsive healthy planet outcomes through Phatsa Sakho Nawe, Powering Equality, and Circular Economy programming, while identifying catalytic contributions, pathways of change, institutional value-add, strategic gaps, missed opportunities, lessons learned, and future programming opportunities for gender-responsive environmental sustainability and inclusive green transformation in Eswatini.The Consultant shall undertake a strategic portfolio-level contribution assessment of UNDP Eswatini’s Environment Portfolio with specific focus on Phatsa Sakho Nawe, Powering Equality, and Circular Economy programming. The assessment will cover the period 2021–2025, or the respective implementation periods of the three interventions where these differ. The assignment shall go beyond a conventional project performance evaluation approach and instead assess the extent to which UNDP substantively contributed to advancing gender-responsive healthy planet outcomes through catalytic influence, institutional strengthening, behavioral change, strategic partnerships, innovation, policy engagement, inclusive livelihoods, and systems-oriented environmental action.The assignment shall adopt a contribution-focused and learning-oriented analytical approach that examines how UNDP influenced systems, institutions, partnerships, narratives, policy discussions, behaviors, market systems, financing opportunities, participation pathways, and inclusive environmental governance processes, rather than focusing solely on delivery of activities against predefined indicators or log frame targets. Where applicable, the Consultant shall align the assessment with relevant OECD/DAC evaluation criteria including relevance, effectiv

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ungm-301412

Eswatiniservices

National Independent Consultant to provide INGELO support

UNDP

Description of the Assignment:The primary objective of this contract is to support the implementation of the Ingelo Local Market Access Certification Scheme by guiding a selected group of 20 MSMEs through the certification process. This initiative aims to facilitate their formal market penetration, enhance product and service quality compliance, and ultimately position them for entry into the AfCFTA market. By domesticating ISO standards and tailoring them to the realities of Eswatini’s MSMEs, the scheme seeks to reduce technical barriers and improve the competitiveness of local enterprises.Specific Objectives 1. Guided Certification Process: Provide hands-on support for Youth-MSMEs in navigating the Ingelo certification scheme, ensuring adherence to domesticated ISO standards while minimizing technical complexity. Capacity Building: Enhance Youth in MSMEs’ understanding of quality and safety standards by offering tailored technical assistance to improve their ability to comply with certification requirements. Market Access Facilitation: To increase market access for Youth-led MSME’s through Ingelo certification scheme/ Support MSME to identify suitable market for the certified Products Financial Accessibility Support: Explore cost-reduction mechanisms or financial assistance models that enable MSMEs to afford certification and sustain compliance with established standards. Product Testing: To identify local competent laboratory facilities to support the Ingelo certification process.Process Documentation: To document the Ingelo certification process through the piloting of an experiment in collaboration with ESWASA and MCIT. Product Development: To promote MSME product safety by inculcating production processes that will improve sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures.The consultant shall undertake the following tasks:Assist identified 20 youth-led MSMEs to develop and implement management systems for their production facilities. Assist in providing technical guidance/

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ungm-301774

Eswatiniservices

closing in 2 weeks

Consultancy Services for the Gender in Energy Programme Technical Assistance

Eswatini Electricity Company

The Kingdom of Eswatini Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Consultancy Services for THE GENDER IN ENERGY PROGRAMME TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (YEAR 1 GAP IMPLEMENTATION – 2026) UNDER THE Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT-ESWATINI) Project ID No: P508960 Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) (Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini) Consultancy Services for the Gender in Energy Programme Technical Assistance (Year 1 GAP Implementation – 2026) Country: Kingdom of Eswatini Name of Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Project Sector: Energy Sector Credit No: IDA-7700-SZ Project ID No.: P508960 Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Gender in Energy Programme Technical Assistance (Year 1 GAP Implementation – 2026) Reference No. SZ-ECC-553052-CS-QCBS The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (GoKE), through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy (MNRE), is implementing the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Programme. Recognising that energy access and participation in the energy sector are not gender-neutral, the programme is supported by a comprehensive Gender Action Plan (GAP). MNRE now seeks to engage a qualified consultant (firm or consortium) to provide integrated technical assistance to operationalize the Year 1 priorities of the GAP. The consulting services (“the Services”) will provide technical support to achieve ASCENT’s gender targets — including electricity access for 20,000 female-headed households and the recruitment of 30 women in STEM roles at the Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) — through the following workstreams: Workstream 1: Gender and Energy Sector Diagnostic (Baseline) Workstream 2: Gender Indicators and Results Framework Workstream 3: Institutional Systems and Policy Support Workstream 4: Capacity Development and Workforce

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OP00447216

United Nationsservices

National Individual Consultant for Midterm Evaluation of the Eswatini NDP

UNDP

Description of the Assignment: The overall objective of the assignment is to undertake a comprehensive, independent, and evidence-based Midterm Evaluation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2023/24 – 2027/28 in order to assess implementation performance, strategic relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, sustainability, institutional functionality, financing adequacy, and emerging development outcomes during the first half of the Plan period, and to provide actionable recommendations and acceleration measures to strengthen implementation and achievement of national development results during the remaining implementation period.The specific objectives of the assignment are:Assess progress made toward the achievement of the NDP national outcomes, sectoral outcomes, strategic priorities, targets, and key performance indicators during the period under review.Evaluate the continued relevance and responsiveness of the NDP within the evolving national, regional, continental, and global socioeconomic, governance, environmental, fiscal, and development context.Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional coordination, governance, implementation, accountability, and delivery mechanisms established to support implementation of the NDP.Examine the extent to which the NDP implementation framework has contributed toward: economic recovery; structural transformation; employment creation; poverty reduction; improved public service delivery; resilience building; environmental sustainability; and improved livelihoods for emaSwati.Assess the adequacy, alignment, efficiency, and sustainability of financing arrangements, resource mobilization mechanisms, public expenditure allocation, development financing coordination, and investment prioritization supporting implementation of the NDP.Evaluate the extent to which the NDP has integrated and operationalized: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); African Union Agenda 2063; climate change adaptation and mitigati

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ungm-300998

United Statesservices

closing in 12 days

Consultancy Services for the Independent Verification Agent of Performance Based Conditions (PBCs)

Eswatini Electricity Company

ESWATINI ELECTRICITY COMPANY Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Consultancy Services for INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION AGENT (IVA) FOR THE VERIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED CONDITIONS For the proposed Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini Project ID No: P508960 Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) (Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini) Independent Verification Agent (IVA) For the Verification of Performance-Based Conditions First date of publication: 21 May 2026 Country: Kingdom of Eswatini Name of Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Project Sector: Energy Sector Project ID No .: P508960 Reference: SZ-ECC-549999-CS-QCBS Assignment Title: Consulting Services for Independent Verification Agent (IVA) for the verification of Performance-Based Conditions The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (GoKE) has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Agency (IDA) and grant funding from the Global Public Good (GPG) Facility, which are all under the World Bank. The received financing is for the purposes of implementing the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Eswatini (ASCENT Eswatini) Project (P508960) (the Project), with the involvement of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, as set out in the Loan Agreement, Financing Agreement, Grant Agreement and Project Agreements. The EEC now invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested and eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to provide the consulting services for Consulting Services for Independent Verification Agent (IVA) for the verification of Performance-Based Conditions. PBC 1: Strengthening capacity of the electrical contractors selected by EEC to support implementation of last mile electrification PBC 2: Improving operational efficiency and effectiveness

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OP00446322

EswatiniIPR

Eswatini - Manzini-Mbadlane Highway Project - IPR December 2022

Eswatini

Project: MANZINI-MBADLANE HIGHWAY PROJECT | Sector: Transport | Implementing Agency: MINISTRY OF WORKS - COMMUNICATIONS | Location: Swaziland Mid Region | Financing: AfDB: 30000000 Cofinanced: 37200000 Government: 18000000 MICF: 1200000

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EswatiniIPR

Eswatini - Manzini-Mbadlane Highway Project - IPR June 2022

Eswatini

Project: MANZINI-MBADLANE HIGHWAY PROJECT | Sector: Transport | Implementing Agency: MINISTRY OF WORKS - COMMUNICATIONS | Location: Swaziland Mid Region | Financing: AfDB: 30000000 Cofinanced: 37200000 Government: 18000000 MICF: 1200000

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EswatiniIPR

Eswatini - Manzini-Mbadlane Highway Project - IPR November 2023

Eswatini

Project: MANZINI-MBADLANE HIGHWAY PROJECT | Sector: Transport | Implementing Agency: MINISTRY OF WORKS - COMMUNICATIONS | Location: Swaziland Mid Region | Financing: AfDB: 30000000 Cofinanced: 37200000 Government: 18000000 MICF: 1200000

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EswatiniIPR

Eswatini - Manzini-Mbadlane Highway Project - IPR May 2024

Eswatini

Project: MANZINI-MBADLANE HIGHWAY PROJECT | Sector: Transport | Implementing Agency: MINISTRY OF WORKS - COMMUNICATIONS | Location: Swaziland Mid Region | Financing: AfDB: 30000000 Cofinanced: 37200000 Government: 18000000 MICF: 1200000

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EswatiniIPR

Eswatini - Manzini-Mbadlane Highway Project - IPR November 2024

Eswatini

Project: MANZINI-MBADLANE HIGHWAY PROJECT | Sector: Transport | Implementing Agency: MINISTRY OF WORKS - COMMUNICATIONS | Location: Swaziland Mid Region | Financing: AfDB: 30000000 Cofinanced: 37200000 Government: 18000000 MICF: 1200000

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EswatiniIPR

Eswatini - Manzini-Mbadlane Highway Project - IPR May 2025

Eswatini

Project: MANZINI-MBADLANE HIGHWAY PROJECT | Sector: Transport | Implementing Agency: MINISTRY OF WORKS - COMMUNICATIONS | Location: Swaziland Mid Region | Financing: AfDB: 30000000 Cofinanced: 37200000 Government: 18000000 MICF: 1200000

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EswatiniIPR