Christian Aid Zimbabwe is Recruiting a Consultant – Budget Up to €10,000

## Christian Aid Zimbabwe Consultancy 2026: Developing Cases of Change - Budget Up to €10,000 Christian Aid Zimbabwe, four Zimbabwean partner organisations and Christian Aid Ireland are implementing the Irish Civil Society Partnership (ICSP) Programme, 2023-2027. **Location:** Zimbabwe (with travel to project locations) **Contract Type:** Consultancy **Maximum Budget:** €10,000 (inclusive of all consultancy costs and applicable taxes) **Experience Required:** Over 10 years **Application Deadline:** 3 November 2026 **Expected Commencement:** 16 November 2026 **Final Deliverables:** 31 December 2026 ## About Christian Aid Christian Aid (CA) exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. Christian Aid is an international development agency founded by the Protestant Churches of Britain and Ireland. It works to end poverty, injustice, inequality and violence, challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate poverty and marginalisation. The organisation works with people of all faiths and none, in partnership across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. ## Background of the Consultancy The programme, titled **“Strengthening Civil Society Engagement and Participation in Zimbabwe,”** focuses on strengthening civil society, land governance, climate change, adaptation and resilience, gender equality and inclusion, peacebuilding and conflict prevention. The programme is implemented across eight districts, including Matobo, Bubi, Buhera, Chipinge, Mutare, Mutasa, Goromonzi and Mutoko. Each year, the programme identifies and documents several cases of change describing changes that have occurred and the programme’s contribution to them. Christian Aid Zimbabwe is seeking an experienced consultant to develop three documented and evidenced cases of change. ## Scope of the Assignment The consultancy will focus on three proposed cases of change. ### Case 1: Peace, Safety and Women’s Leadership **Locations:** Mutare, Mutasa and Matobo Rights Holders experience greater peace and safety in public and private spheres, enabled, in part, by women’s greater leadership roles. ### Case 2: Policy and Legislative Change **Locations:** National level (Harare), Manicaland, Mashonaland East and Matabeleland North National level Laws, Bills and strategies (in relation to a variety of topics) are advanced positively, influenced by Rights Holders and ICSP partners. ### Case 3: Climate-Resilient Agriculture **Location:** Bubi District Changes experienced by farmers due to application of climate resilient and climate adaptive practices. The proposed cases may be adapted and refined based on the evidence gathered. ## Objectives of the Consultancy The assignment seeks to develop three documented and evidenced cases of change by: - Reviewing existing and gathering further evidence (primary and secondary) for all three cases. - Analysing the situation before the change. - Documenting the nature of the change. - Examining the journey to achieving the change, including the role of the programme and other actors. - Assessing how inclusive the change was, including gender and one other factor per case. - Identifying lessons learnt and recommendations. - Presenting draft cases to partner organisations and Christian Aid Zimbabwe for collaborative review. - Documenting the three cases using the predefined template. Each case is expected to be a maximum of 12 pages, plus a short annex outlining tools used, sampling and links to secondary evidence. ## Methodology and Deliverables The consultant will be responsible for: **Sampling and Evidence Collection** Purposive sampling should balance rigour and feasibility, ensuring that a variety of voices are heard and the change journey is understood from multiple perspectives. Women and other marginalised groups should be well represented in the sampling and final write-up. **Inception Report** A light inception report will be required to confirm sampling, review data collection tools and establish a shared understanding of the assignment. **Analysis and Documentation** The consultant will conduct the first level of analysis and sensemaking and document findings in the draft cases. **Participatory Workshop** The consultant will participate in and co-facilitate a workshop with Christian Aid and partner organisations to deepen conclusions, discuss ratings and identify lessons learnt and recommendations. **Final Reports** The consultant will submit three high-quality, Christian Aid-approved cases of change, supported by evidence. **Important:** The Terms of Reference explicitly state that artificial intelligence should not be used to support any aspect of the consultancy work. ## Consultant Requirements The consultant must be based in Zimbabwe and able to travel independently to the identified project locations. Applicants should possess the following: - Demonstrated experience and understanding in the areas of civil society, land governance, climate change, adaptation and resilience, gender equality and inclusion, peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention. - Over 10 years’ experience and expertise in gathering and synthesising qualitative data, and synthesising it to draw conclusions. - Demonstrated ability to facilitate qualitative evidence gathering and navigate sensitive and complex topics, safely and effectively. - Fluency in Shona, Ndebele, and English. - Clear verbal skills and excellent written communication skills. - Ability to access the identified project locations independently. ## Consultancy Budget and Payment Terms The consultancy has a **maximum overall budget of €10,000**. This amount includes all costs associated with the consultant’s services, travel, data gathering activities and any applicable taxes. Workshop logistics will be arranged and paid for by Christian Aid. Payment will be made in USD ($) in two tranches: - **30%** following finalisation and acceptance of the inception report. - **70%** following submission of final reports. Christian Aid’s standard payment term is 30 days from receipt of a valid and error-free invoice. The consultant will be responsible for arranging and paying any applicable VAT, taxes or levies. ## Assignment Timeline | Activity | Date | |---|---| | Proposal submission deadline | 3 November 2026 | | Contract commencement | 16 November 2026 | | Inception report finalised | 25 November 2026 | | Partner workshop | To be decided | | Draft and final documents | 31 December 2026 | ## How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their applications via email. - **Email: zimbabwerecruit@christian-aid.org** - **Required Email Subject:** Christian Aid Zimbabwe - Developing Cases of Change 2026 ### Required Application Documents 1. **Technical proposal:** Outlining approach and methodology (maximum 2 pages). 2. **Financial proposal:** Indicating phase-based costing. 3. **Curriculum Vitae:** CVs for the Lead Consultant and team members, if applicable (maximum 3 pages per CV, focusing on related work only). 4. **References:** CVs must include names and contact details for at least three references. 5. **Work Samples:** At least two samples of recent relevant consultancy work done in Zimbabwe. **Application Deadline: 3 November 2026** Only shortlisted applicants will be informed of the interview date. **Full Terms of Reference: TERMS OF REFERENCE/** Applicants should review the complete Terms of Reference before submitting their proposals.