Deadline 31 August 2025
Introduction
A transition to e-mobility is gradually taking place in several African countries and East Africa has become a hub for e-mobility innovation, with local companies developing business models aimed at filling gaps in transport services. In Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, start-ups are emerging that offer mobility services with electric two- and three-wheel vehicles. However, to promote the electric mobility sector, appropriate policies, incentives and regulations need to be put in place to establish the right technologies in the country, support the electric mobility ecosystem and entrepreneurs, incentivise and provide tailor-made financing solutions to reduce initial costs and promote the uptake of electric mobility.
Tanzania represents an emerging EV market with considerable untapped opportunities. As the country develops, the demand for EV is expected to rise. A limited number of start-ups in the EV sector are present in Tanzania and various obstacles hinder their growth. This market is indeed still at a very early stage with low fleet sizes, limited number of entrepreneurs, lack of charging infrastructure, lack of technical knowledge and absence of supportive policies and incentives. However, there is a will to gradually shift towards electric mobility. By supporting sustainable transport solutions and developing a holistic approach to e-mobility, Tanzania can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, making an important contribution to its climate goals and to a cleaner environment.
The Global Gateway is a European Union initiative aimed at boosting smart, clean, and secure infrastructure, globally. It addresses major global challenges such as climate change, health, and the resilience of supply chains, while promoting high-quality infrastructure through sustainable, socially responsible, and environmentally sound investments. As part of the Global Gateway initiative, the EU in Tanzania is funding the Port of Dar Es Salaam - Trade and Transport Improvement Project. The objective of this project is that Tanzania's main trade and transport players improve their performance and provide more efficient and sustainable services to their customers in the port of Dar Es Salaam, in the city and along the port hinterland corridors. The project aims to enhance trade efficiency and sustainability, while supporting Tanzania's low-carbon transport system, for both goods and people, and ensuring a more competitive and interconnected regional economy.
Objective
The proposed collaboration seeks to develop and publish a comprehensive report on the current state of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure and Battery End-of-Life (EoL) Management in Tanzania.
To guide future planning, the report will map a practical framework for meeting Tanzania’s growing charging infrastructure demands, integrating urban mobility needs, power grid readiness, and land use planning. To complement the report, a stakeholder workshop will be convened to validate findings, gather additional insights, and explore opportunities for scaling infrastructure solutions. The event will also serve as a platform for knowledge sharing and strategic dissemination of the report’s outcomes.
Expressions of interest
UN-Habitat invites Expressions of Interest from academic or research institutions; Not-for-Profit Organizations; Governmental and Inter-Governmental organizations to conduct the research activity, which should include a combination of primary and secondary research methods (surveys, interviews, market reports, statistical data etc.). The study will be carried out in close collaboration with the Pillar 3 Green Mobility partners and should include (but not limited to) the following activities:
The report will provide:
Assess the current distribution, types, and capacity of EV charging infrastructure (e.g., AC vs DC chargers, public vs private),
Identify possible locations for setting up charging infrastructure hubs for 2 &3 wheelers
Spatial distribution and optimization of supply and demand to inform where to put chargers (space/location optimization) Research the Competitive Landscape of key players in the EV charging infrastructure market (both local and international)Evaluate the status and practices of battery reuse, recycling, and disposal,
Review recent and ongoing policy and regulatory developments relevant to EV Charging
Identify Challenges and Growth Opportunities Predict Future Trends and Outlooks
The EOI should contain, but not be limited to the following:
Overall experience of the organization in the areas of sustainable (electric) mobility, market readiness, charging infrastructure, EV technology and innovations.
A short conceptual proposal on how the institution/organization plans to develop and implement this programme including scope and nature of work, target groups, research methodology, anticipated challenges, and risk and mitigation strategies. Please also highlight the innovative approach in the proposal;
The support/ contribution the organization is willing to make including cash and in-kind; (contribution in terms of staff time, office space and equipment and other support in cash and in-kind should be expressed in monetary terms)
Copies of statement of annual budget and annual reports of the previous 2 years;
Copy of two latest audited reports, and
Governance and organizational structure; experience and qualifications of key professional staff and infrastructure facilities of the organization.
Budget
UN-Habitat will contribute financial resources to the tune of USD 28,000 (Twenty Eight Thousand United States Dollars). The EOI shall make reference to counter-part contributions (cash and in-kind) of the applying entity.
Overall Timeframe
The work outlined in this EOI is scheduled to commence by 15 October 2025 and completed by 31 Dec 2027.
Submission Requirements and Guidelines
Expression of Interest must be delivered by email no later than 31 August 2025 to unhabitat.ubss.eoi@un.org with the reference “EOI-Charging Infrastructure 2025” in the subject of your email. Failure to indicate the reference may result in your proposal not being considered.
For any questions related to the application please write to:
Ms. Judith Owigar
Urban Basic Services Section – Urban Mobility
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
(UN-Habitat)
P.O. Box 30030 Nairobi, Kenya
judith.owigar@un.org
Please note that this EOI notice does not constitute a solicitation. UN-Habitat reserves the right to change or cancel this requirement at any time in the Expressions of Interest/or solicitation process.
Submitting a reply to an EOI does not guarantee that a Cooperation Partner will be considered for receipt of the solicitation when issued and only Cooperation Partners who are deemed qualified by UN-Habitat upon completion of evaluation of submission, will receive the final solicitation document.