The Hunger Project Seeks Consultant for Ching'ombe Epicentre Development

The Hunger Project Zambia is seeking a qualified consultant or multidisciplinary consulting firm to support the planning and delivery of the proposed Ching'ombe Epicentre in Sinda District, Eastern Province. The epicentre aims to be a community facility bringing together essential social, economic, and agricultural services. The proposed facility will include staff houses, a food bank, a seed bank, a rural bank, and various other services.

The consultancy services will focus on design development and support to The Hunger Project Zambia in selecting a suitable construction contractor. The scope of services includes conducting a site assessment, preparing a site master plan, and developing architectural, structural, and civil designs. The consultant will also prepare drawings, technical specifications, and preliminary cost estimates.

Interested consultants or firms must demonstrate legal registration and authorisation to operate in Zambia, as well as a proven track record in designing and delivering comparable institutional, community, or rural development projects. They must also have a suitably qualified multidisciplinary team and current registration and practising certificates for relevant professionals with Zambian regulatory bodies.

The consultant will be expected to ensure that the proposed designs are safe, accessible, cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and compliant with applicable Zambian legal and professional requirements. The Hunger Project Zambia intends to develop the epicentre as a community-led initiative that strengthens food security, livelihoods, health, education, and local capacity.

Expressions of interest should be submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject "Expression of Interest – Ching’ombe Epicentre Consultancy" by 16 November 2026 at 7 pm Central Africa Time. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit detailed technical and financial proposals.

The Hunger Project Zambia reserves the right to accept or reject any submission and is not obliged to select the lowest-priced or any applicant. The consultancy services may also include construction supervision, subject to funding and agreement. The project aims to benefit over 1.3 million people worldwide through locally led, sustainable development.

For clarification, contact Chisala Masoso at 0974665816 or [email protected] . The Hunger Project is a global organisation working with communities to end hunger and poverty through sustainable development, promoting women's and youth empowerment, WASH, environmental management, and regenerative agriculture.

Key points

• The consultant will be expected to ensure that the proposed designs are safe, accessible, cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and compliant with applicable Zambian legal and professional requirements.