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Christian Aid seeks a qualified consultant for the Christian Aid Zimbabwe – Developing Cases of Change 2026 project. The selected professional will gather evidence, analyze findings,…
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Christian Aid seeks a qualified consultant for the Christian Aid Zimbabwe – Developing Cases of Change 2026 project. The selected professional will gather evidence, analyze findings, and document three distinct cases of change as part of the Irish Civil Society Partnership programme spanning 2023 to 2027. The project focuses on key areas such as civil society strengthening, peacebuilding, land governance, climate resilience, and gender equality across specific districts in Zimbabwe…
Job Description
Christian Aid seeks a qualified consultant for the Christian Aid Zimbabwe – Developing Cases of Change 2026 project. The selected professional will gather evidence, analyze findings, and document three distinct cases of change as part of the Irish Civil Society Partnership programme spanning 2023 to 2027. The project focuses on key areas such as civil society strengthening, peacebuilding, land governance, climate resilience, and gender equality across specific districts in Zimbabwe and at the national level in Harare.
The role involves conducting purposive sampling, analyzing primary and secondary data, producing an inception report, drafting case studies of up to 12 pages each, and co-facilitating a participatory sensemaking workshop with partner organizations and Christian Aid. The assignment operates under a maximum overall budget of €10,000, which covers all services, travel, data collection, and applicable taxes. Deliverables must be completed and submitted by December 31, 2026, following a contract start date of November 16, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop a light inception report to confirm sampling methods and review data collection tools
- Gather primary and secondary evidence for three defined cases of change across designated project locations
- Perform the first level of data analysis and draft three comprehensive case documents using the designated template
- Participate in and co-facilitate a participatory sensemaking workshop alongside project partners and Christian Aid
- Incorporate feedback from Christian Aid and partner organizations to finalize the case reports and evidence annexes
Requirements
- Possess over 10 years of experience and expertise in gathering, synthesizing, and drawing conclusions from qualitative data
- Demonstrate prior work and understanding in civil society, land governance, climate change adaptation, resilience, gender equality, inclusion, and peacebuilding
- Show a proven ability to facilitate qualitative evidence collection and navigate sensitive, complex topics safely
- Demonstrate fluency in Shona, Ndebele, and English, along with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Maintain independent residency and operational access within Zimbabwe to travel to all required project locations
- Adhere to local laws, environmental safeguards, do-no-harm approaches, and sign the Christian Aid Code of Conduct and non-disclosure agreement
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What is the employment type and duration of this engagement?
This is a consultancy role starting on November 16, 2026, with final deliverables due by December 31, 2026.
What is the location or remote work policy for this role?
The consultant must be based in Zimbabwe and be able to independently travel to project locations including Harare, Mutare, Mutasa, Matobo, Bubi, Buhera, Chipinge, and Goromonzi. The posting does not state a remote work policy.
What is the maximum budget for this consultancy?
The maximum overall budget is €10,000, which covers all consultant services, travel, data gathering, and applicable taxes.
How do I apply for this opportunity?
Interested applicants should submit their technical proposal, financial proposal, CVs with three references, and at least two relevant past consultancy samples via email to zimbabwerecruit@christian-aid.org by November 3, 2026, using the subject line 'Christian Aid Zimbabwe – Developing Cases of Change 2026'.
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