We are recruiting expert(s) to assess how the transparency and the performance of the Zambian energy sector can be improved. This is in partnership with the UK Government Centre of Expertise in Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy.
In Zambia, CoST is supporting the GCIEP team to strengthen the governance and institutional frameworks in the energy sector by identifying how the transparency of the sector can be improved. This will be achieved by mapping the performance and integrity risks across the energy investment lifecycle, including renewables and carbon-fuelled power generation and transmission.
The assignment will be implemented over an initial five-month period (November 2025 – March 2026) and will comprise two objectives.
a. To map the performance and integrity risks across the lifecycle of energy investment in Zambia (i.e. identification, preparation and financing, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance).
b. To recommend the data points that will mitigate these risks and improve the transparency and performance of the energy sector in Zambia.
It is estimated that the expert will require about 50 days over a 4-month period to complete these tasks.
The consultant(s) will be experienced expert(s) with a proven track record in advising on governance, integrity and performance within the energy sector, preferably in Zambia.
They will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector, including the institutional, regulatory and financial dimensions of energy investments. The expert will also possess in-depth knowledge of performance and integrity risks across the energy lifecycle and a clear understanding of practical mechanisms for mitigating such risks, including transparency tools, integrity frameworks and data-driven approaches.
If you wish to apply, please submit a CV outlining your relevant experience with a 3-4 page proposal by Wednesday 19th November 2025 to John Hawkins, CoST Programme Director (j.hawkins@infrastructuretransparency.org).
The proposal should outline how you would approach delivering the scope of work, a timetable and budget including your day rate and the number of days expected to complete the assessment plus and any potential expenses. The experts are encouraged to consider the suitability of the activities and propose alternative / additional activities that will contribute to meeting the objectives.