Expression of Interest For Mtf Energy Survey

Expression of Interest for MTF Energy Survey in Zimbabwe Description: The Electricity Sector Management Assistance Program of the World Bank (ESMAP-World Bank), in consultation with multiple development partners, developed the Multi-Tier Framework (MTF) to monitor and evaluate energy access by following a multi-dimensional criterion for energy access.1 The MTF redefines energy access by replacing the traditional binary count with a multi-dimensional definition as the ability to avail energy that is adequate, available when needed, reliable, of good quality, convenient, affordable, formal, healthy and safe for all required energy services across households.2 Based on the definition, the MTF approach measures energy access provided by any technology or fuel at different levels. Energy access is measured in the tiered spectrum, from Tier 0, indicating no access, to Tier 5, the highest level of access (Bhatia and Angelou 2015).3 Grounded in the MTF, a global energy survey was developed to capture countries energy access situations. By 2023, ESMAP-World Bank carried out an energy survey examining households, communities, and enterprises in 33 countries to establish each countrys baseline to measure progress towards the universal energy access goals. At the same time, ESMAP-World Bank in collaboration with the World Bank Living Standard Measurement Survey (LSMS) programm has assisted national governments (in particular, energy authorities and statistical offices) in building capacities to use the framework and gather data in the future (e.g., through integrating an MTF module into the upcoming periodic national household surveys.) The energy survey is essential for capturing the current energy access status, assessing household energy affordability, estimating electricity demand, and understanding the off-grid solar and clean cookstove markets from demand and supply perspectives. Findings from the study will guide electrification prioritization, promote productive use of electricity, and offer insights for future government subsidy interventions, especially regarding off-grid solar solutions and clean cooking solutions. LSMSWorld Bank intends to engage a consulting firm to conduct energy survey activities and related capacity building in Zimbabwe. The assignment will be conducted in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, energy agencies and the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTATS) and with technical assistance from the LSMS team. Other key stakeholders will be involved as needed. The consulting firm will be responsible for designing and implementing energy access surveys covering households, communities, public institutions (education and health), and enterprises. This includes reviewing and adapting survey questionnaires and CAPI scripts to each countrys context, conducting market research on energy products and services, and developing a qualitative methodology to assess the supply side of the off-grid solar and clean cookstove market. The firm will design a nationally representative sampling strategy in coordination with national statistical offices and the World Bank team, and will manage all aspects of fieldwork, including enumerator recruitment, training, and supervision. Prior to data collection, the firm will submit an inception report detailing the methodology, fieldwork plan, and sampling strategy. Data collection will be carried out using tablet-based CAPI technology, with robust quality assurance mechanisms in place throughout. Upon completion, the firm will deliver clean, fully documented datasets and a market assessment report on off-grid solar and clean cooking, incorporating feedback from the World Bank and relevant government entities. Publication Date: 09/30/2026 12:00 AM EDT EOI Deadline: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM EDT Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/7367/view.html