Lowering the Cost of Distribution in Zambia: – to test, develop and implement shared space agent hub models in Zambia

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA)

Deadline for submission: New deadline 01st March 2019.​

For Candidates who have already submitted their proposal, there is no need to resubmit a new application.

UNCDF is promoting innovations anchored by private-sector engagement and partnerships that serve as accelerators of meaningful digital solutions for different sectors and segments especially low-income customers. The purpose of this request for applications (RFA) is to engage the services of partners active in the digital innovation space, with a focus on agent networks. This RFA will result in the selection of up to 3 consortium partners with whom UNCDF will work to test, develop and pilot the initial shared-agent hubs to improve access in communities that are currently under-served. The overall duration of the engagement is expected to take up to 9 months.

UNCDF will provide a grant and sign a performance-based agreement with each of the selected partners to manage the entire project and deliver as per the scope of work detailed in the RFA document.

All applicants should give full consideration to the Principals of Digital Development.

Applications & RFA Calendar:

• Publication date: 28th November 2018
• Deadline for questions in writing 04th December 2018
• Open Q&A session at UN House, Alick Nkhata Rd, Longacres Lusaka, Zambia:06th December 2018, 11:00 o clock. Participants interested in the open session shall inform about their participation at the following address: mm4p.zambia@uncdf.org
• Providers with ideas to support partnerships are encouraged to attend the open Q&A session mentioned above.
• Final deadline for submission of applications 31st December 2018 6pm GMT
• New deadline 01st March 2019.

You may send questions to mm4p@uncdf.org. An FAQ document will be generated based on enquiries received on or before 26th of November 2018. The FAQs will be posted on the UNCDF website no later 05th December 2018. This will include a question and answer session hosted by UNCDF.

Applications should be sent to UNCDF by email at mm4p@uncdf.org no later than midnight 19th December 2018 CAT . Applications should follow the submission format in Annex I.