Jobs

Lot 1: Development and Adaptation of Study Circle Material on Business Cooperative Development

The consultant will develop and adapt comprehensive Study Circle materials that promote cooperative business models for women- and youth-led enterprises. The assignment includes the development of curricula, facilitator guides, learner workbooks, case studies, assessment tools, and validation of the materials.

Lot 2: Development and Adaptation of Study Circle Material on Village Savings and Loans (VSLA)

The consultant will review and update existing VSLA Study Circle materials to incorporate current economic, technological, and digital financial inclusion practices. The materials should include participatory learning approaches and cover savings, lending, financial literacy, digital savings, enterprise development, and business diversification and growth.

Lot 3: Review and Adaptation of Study Circle Material on Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

The consultant will review and revise existing GBV Study Circle materials to align with rights-based approaches, EU Gender Action Plan (GAP III), safeguarding principles, and national GBV frameworks. The revised materials should strengthen community awareness, prevention, referral mechanisms, and socio-economic empowerment.

Lot 4: Development of Study Circle Materials on Entrepreneurship

The consultant will develop comprehensive Study Circle training materials on entrepreneurship for micro and small enterprises. The materials should strengthen entrepreneurial skills, business planning, financial management, marketing, enterprise growth, and business resilience through participatory, learner-centred approaches. Deliverables will include a curriculum, facilitator guide, participant workbook, case studies, and assessment tools.

Duration

Each consultancy assignment will be undertaken over a period of 30 calendar days from the date of contract signing.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested consultants should possess:

• An advanced degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Social Development, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or another relevant field.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in developing training or educational materials.
• Demonstrated experience in the respective thematic area (Business Cooperative Development, VSLA, Entrepreneurship and  GBV).
• Strong analytical, facilitation, report writing, and communication skills.
• Experience working with community-based organisations, adult learning methodologies, and donor-funded programmes will be an added advantage.

Application Requirements

Interested consultants should submit:

• Cover letter highlighting suitability for the assignment.
• Technical proposal outlining the methodology, work plan, and understanding of the assignment.
• Financial proposal.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the consultant and  proposed team members.
• Company profile (where applicable).
• Evidence of similar assignments undertaken, including references and sample work.
• Copies of relevant registration and compliance documents.

Applicants should clearly indicate the consultancy lot they are applying for in the subject line of their application.

Evaluation

Applications will be evaluated using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method comprising:

• Technical Proposal – 80%
• Financial Proposal – 20%

Only applicants attaining the minimum technical score will proceed to the financial evaluation.

Submission of Applications

Interested consultants should submit their applications no later than 24 July 2026.

Applications should be emailed to:

info@civicforum.org.zm

or delivered in a sealed envelope to:

Procurement Unit
Civic Forum on Housing and Habitat – Zambia (CFHHZ)
Plot 11037, Off Benakale Road
Northmead
Lusaka, Zambia

Note

CFHHZ reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal without assigning any reason and is not bound to award the contract to the lowest-priced bidder. Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.

For more details refer to the attached documents below