The World Bank Group has highlighted an active procurement opportunity for consulting firms and evaluation specialists to conduct an ex post assessment of climate adaptation interventions implemented in South Africa through the Adaptation Fund. The opportunity appeared in the institution’s latest administrative procurement update published on 22 June.
The procurement notice, identified as RFxNow 2022582, seeks independent expertise to evaluate project outcomes, measure impact, and assess lessons learned from funded climate resilience initiatives in South Africa. The contract forms part of the World Bank’s broader efforts to strengthen accountability and evidence-based decision-making across climate finance programmes.
Opportunity Overview
- Issuing authority: World Bank Group
- Opportunity: Ex Post Evaluation in South Africa, Adaptation Fund
- Reference number: RFxNow 2022582
- Publication update: 22 June 2026
- Bid closing date: 24 June 2026
- Sector: Climate finance, monitoring and evaluation, sustainability consulting
- Geographic focus: South Africa
While the contract value has not been disclosed, evaluation assignments linked to international climate finance programmes typically involve multidisciplinary teams with expertise in environmental economics, impact assessment, climate adaptation, public policy, and stakeholder engagement.
Who Can Participate
The opportunity is expected to attract:
- Environmental and sustainability consultancies
- Monitoring and evaluation firms
- Climate finance specialists
- Research institutions and universities
- Independent consultants with experience in adaptation projects
- Consortiums combining local and international expertise
South African firms with demonstrated experience in climate resilience, development finance, and impact measurement may be particularly well positioned to participate through direct bids or strategic partnerships.
Why It Matters
South Africa continues to expand its climate adaptation agenda as extreme weather events, water security challenges, and infrastructure resilience become increasingly important investment priorities.
For local consulting firms, the procurement creates an opportunity to deepen engagement with multilateral development institutions and build capabilities in the fast-growing climate finance market.
The tender also signals increasing demand for specialised services that support transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes across donor-funded programmes in Africa.
Interested participants should monitor the World Bank’s procurement platform for detailed eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, and supporting documentation ahead of the 24 June deadline.
