INVITATION TO REGISTER AS SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE PARTNERSHIPS FOR MUNICIPAL INNOVATION – WOMEN IN LOCAL LEADERSHIP PROJECT

The Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) in collaboration with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is implementing the Partnerships for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) project with financial support from the Canadian government through Global Affairs Canada. PMI-WILL is a 6-year (2021-2027) project designed to enhance the enjoyment of rights for women and girls from marginalised groups through a double-pronged approach centered on the following intermediate outcomes:

a)    Increased participation of women, particularly those from marginalised groups, as leaders and decision-makers in local governance.

b)    Strengthened capacities of local authorities to plan and deliver inclusive, gender-responsive services.

To ensure effective delivery of the project, LGAZ is inviting reputable companies and individuals to register as suppliers and service providers for the period 2024 to 2026 in the following categories:

Category A: Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

• Supply of ICT equipment and accessories, including computers and printers.
• Repair and maintenance of ICT equipment

Category B: Travel

• Car hire (for missions to all provinces of Zambia)
• Travel Insurance

Category C: Printing and Communication

• Printing of knowledge products
• Production of visibility and branding materials
• Teleconferencing services
• Translation (French and English)

Category D: Consultancy/Training Services

• Strategic planning and management
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Sharing (MELKS)
• Citizen engagement and social accountability at the local level
• Strengthening civil society engagement in local government
• Municipal climate action
• Public advocacy
• Capacity building of women potential leaders in local government (includes mentoring of women leaders)
• Developing training materials.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants are required to send an application letter via email to info@lgazambia.org.zm clearly stating “registration of supplier or service provider– (insert category of interest)” in the subject line e.g., “registration as consultant/training – category 4”.

An application letter should be accompanied by the following documents:

Companies

• Company profile – clearly indicating the goods and services offered, physical address, contact information including email address.
• Valid copies of certificate of registration and incorporation
• Valid ZRA Tax Registration and Tax clearance certification
• Relevant certificates of accreditation
• Certificates of registration with regulatory bodies such as ZPPA and ZICTA.
• Bank Statements for the last three (3) months.

Individual Consultant

• Professional profile/CV – clearly indicating their qualifications, consultancy assignments offered in the last three (3) years, professional affiliations, physical address, contact information including email address. This should not exceed 5 pages.
• Valid Tax Registration

Applications must be addressed to:

The Executive Director,

Local Government Association of Zambia,

4th Floor, New Wing, Lusaka Civic Centre,

P.O. Box 33718,

Lusaka, Zambia.

Phone: +260 211 256766

Submission should be done by close of business on Tuesday, 16th July 2024.

Kindly note that registration as a supplier or consultant does not guarantee business transactions with the PMI-WILL.