Request for expressions of interest for consultancy services to develop a Green Taxonomy for FIRIP

The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has received financing from IFAD towards FIRIP, and intends to apply part of the proceeds to recruit an individual consultant to develop a Green Taxonomy Framework for FIRIP, under reference ZMB-2000004924-0063-CS-ICS. The framework will establish a standardized classification system for identifying, screening, financing, monitoring and reporting environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient investments, providing practical guidance to Participating Financial Service Providers, Community-Based Financial Institutions, and project stakeholders over a 40-working-day assignment.

Shortlisting requires a Master’s degree in Environmental Economics, Environmental Science, Climate Change or Sustainable Finance; demonstrated experience developing green taxonomies, ESG systems or climate finance mechanisms; at least ten years of relevant professional experience; and familiarity with IFAD SECAP, climate funds, and sustainable investment frameworks. A consultant will be selected under the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method; interviews will not be conducted.

Clarification requests should be sent to contact1@firip.org.zm by 28 September 2026, 10:00 hours local time. Expressions of interest in the form of a CV must be delivered by email by Friday, 9 October 2026, to Friday Mumba, Procurement Specialist, FIRIP, P.O. Box 50711, Kabulonga, Lusaka.