With the support of the Comic Relief and Jersey Overseas UNCDF implements projects to improve digital financial inclusion in Zambia. Since 2015, UNCDF has a local presence in Zambia, focused on implementation of projects that address the needs of the over 40% population that is financially excluded. These projects have been grounded in digital solutions to improve financial inclusion, address energy and resource needs at household level, and improve accessibility to goods, services and markets that help them sustain their livelihoods or improve their lives.

Through these projects UNCDF has provided a mix of grants and technical assistance to policymakers, financial service providers, civil society in order to expand access to and usage of services that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNCDF is looking for a national research firm to conduct an end line assessment of four digital finance projects and collect the data for the State of the Digital Financial Services (DFS) Market Report.

UNCDF invites candidates from registered entities in Zambia to;

- Evaluate pilot projects of three innovative agent models supported by UNCDF. The study will seek to answer the high-level questions below.

- Conduct the UNCDF Annual DFS Provider Survey and analyze the findings.

In partnership with the Bank of Zambia, UNCDF conducts an annual survey among providers offering digital financial services in Zambia. The survey captures quantitative data on provider activities and outreach (e.g., services offered, number of registered and active clients, transactions value and volume, number of agents and merchants) and qualitative information on performance, drivers and challenges of DFS offering and expansion. With survey findings are presented in the State of the DFS Market Report. The selected research institution will conduct the survey and support the drafting of the State of the Market Report.

UNCDF will provide to the selected organization a Performance-Based Grant for up USD 80,000 for this project.

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 (EDT) on 27 October 2021 trough UNCDF’s e-investment platform. However, UNCDF invites you to connect to our e-investment platform to check if this deadline has not been extended.

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Inquiries to this request for applications may be submitted by email to Isaac.holly@uncf.org cc uncdf.rfa@uncdf.org