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OxfamCall For Expression Of Interest : Consultancy For Research On Strengthening Markets And Value Chains For Women'S Economic Empowerment
Oxfam in Zimbabwe, partnering with Hope for a Child in Christ, is seeking a qualified consultant or consultancy firm for a research study in Matobo District.…
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Oxfam in Zimbabwe, partnering with Hope for a Child in Christ, is seeking a qualified consultant or consultancy firm for a research study in Matobo District. Running from November 23 to December 31, 2026, the assignment focuses on investigating how women's involvement in agricultural and craft value chains influences their economic empowerment and overall livelihoods. The selected professional will gather evidence regarding women's participation, benefits, constraints, and opportunities to shape…
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Oxfam in Zimbabwe, partnering with Hope for a Child in Christ, is seeking a qualified consultant or consultancy firm for a research study in Matobo District. Running from November 23 to December 31, 2026, the assignment focuses on investigating how women's involvement in agricultural and craft value chains influences their economic empowerment and overall livelihoods. The selected professional will gather evidence regarding women's participation, benefits, constraints, and opportunities to shape future program and investment decisions.
The expert will perform a mixed-methods investigation to map selected market systems and value chains, evaluate female participation and returns across different functions, and study how involvement impacts household income, savings, asset ownership, and decision-making authority. Furthermore, the assignment requires identifying structural, institutional, market, and gender-related barriers while providing evidence-based recommendations to enhance future programming.
Key deliverables include visual market and value chain maps, a detailed research report, a brief detailing practical actions for programs, facilitation of a stakeholder validation workshop, and an anonymized dataset for monitoring and learning. Interested applicants must submit a technical proposal with a methodology, a separate financial proposal, resumes of key personnel, and a writing sample of a prior survey.
Responsibilities
- Map chosen value chains and market systems within Matobo District
- Evaluate female participation and benefits across various value chain functions
- Investigate the impact of value chain involvement on income, savings, asset ownership, and decision-making power
- Pinpoint structural, institutional, market, and gender-based obstacles limiting economic returns for women
- Produce evidence-based recommendations to improve market systems and value chain programming
- Deliver value chain and market maps for selected sectors
- Write a thorough research study report containing findings and conclusions
- Create a concise programmatic brief detailing practical actions for future initiatives
- Lead a stakeholder validation workshop
- Provide an anonymized dataset for future monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Requirements
- Possess a postgraduate credential in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related discipline
- Maintain affiliation with a university located in Zimbabwe
- Bring a minimum of ten years of background conducting studies, assessments, evaluations, or research related to livelihoods, agriculture, gender equality, economic empowerment, or market systems
- Demonstrate expertise in gender analysis and mixed-methods research
- Show verified experience conducting value chain and market systems analysis
- Demonstrate strong facilitation, analytical, and report-writing abilities
- Communicate fluently in English
- Show a deep comprehension of the Zimbabwean development and market systems environment
Qualifications
- Proficiency in local languages
Core Skills
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What is the location of this assignment?
The research takes place in Matobo District, located within the Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe.
What are the contract start and end dates?
The contract is scheduled to run from November 23 to December 31, 2026.
What qualifications are required for the consultant?
Applicants must have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Economics, or Gender Studies, be affiliated with a university in Zimbabwe, and have at least ten years of research experience in relevant areas.
What is the deadline for applications?
The application deadline is November 7, 2026, at 17:00 hours.
What salary or compensation is offered?
The job posting does not specify the salary or budget details.
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