Consultancy Opportunity: Agri-Commodity Investment Landscape in Zambia - Market Intelligence for NDPE-Aligned Lending

IDH, in partnership with &Green Fund, is seeking a consultant to conduct mixed-methodology research covering Zambia's agri-commodity investment landscape. The research includes an assessment of the political and economic outlook, investment and business environment, environmental and climate risk landscape, and social inclusion and human capital outlook. It also includes a detailed commodity sector risk and opportunity analysis and the development of a commodity-by-commodity transition guidance for NDPE-aligned production.

Deadline for submission of proposals: 14th August 2026, 18:00 CET

Deadline for questions: 24th July 2026, 18:00 CET

Contact: Isha Chauhan — chauhan@idhtrade.org

More details on scope, deliverables, and submission requirements can be found in the Terms of Reference.

Terms of Reference

Annex 1: Budget template

Annex 2: Detail Request Form - Letter of assignment

Annex 3:  IDH Letter of assignment (template)

Annex 4:  IDH General terms and conditions for Services

Annex 5: Statement of acceptance

Annex 6: Statement on grounds of exclusion