COSPE Invites Consultants in Zimbabwe to Join Civil Society Support Consultant Pool 2026–2028

Company: COSPE

Location: Zimbabwe

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COSPE Zimbabwe Consultant Pool Opportunity 2026–2028

COSPE is an international non-profit and secular organisation founded in 1983, working across multiple countries to promote social justice, peace, human rights, democracy, and sustainable development. In Zimbabwe, COSPE supports social justice initiatives, community empowerment, and sustainable development through capacity building, partnerships, and collaboration with civil society organisations and communities.

About the CS4ZIM Project

COSPE is implementing the CS4ZIM Action, a flagship initiative funded by the European Union aimed at strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), community-based organisations (CBOs), and coalitions across Zimbabwe. The project focuses on improving organisational effectiveness, sustainability, governance, human rights advocacy, networking, collaboration, and resource mobilisation through capacity development and technical support.

Purpose of the Consultant Pool Opportunity

COSPE Zimbabwe is inviting expressions of interest from qualified individual consultants and consultancy firms to join a Pool of Consultants who may be engaged to provide technical expertise, training, mentoring, and advisory support to CSOs, CBOs, and coalitions participating in the CS4ZIM project.

Opportunity Title: Pool of Consultants – CS4ZIM Civil Society Support Project

Organisation: COSPE Zimbabwe

Job Location: Zimbabwe

Closing Date: Rolling applications until 31 March 2028

Contract: Consultancy assignments based on project needs and separate agreements

Successful applicants will be considered for future consultancy assignments based on project requirements, organisational needs, experience, methodology, availability, proposed consultancy fees, and relevant expertise. The consultant pool will remain valid until 31 March 2028, while approved applications will remain valid until 30 June 2028.

Areas of Expertise Required

Consultants and firms should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Organisational development and revision of organisational constitutions
Strategic planning, operational policies, communication strategies, advocacy strategies, and sustainability planning
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems
Leadership development and human resources management
Communication, public speaking, content creation, digital literacy, online safety, and social media advocacy
Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence for proposal writing, research, reporting, and project management
Digital transformation for NGO operations, including cloud collaboration and document management
Data management, analysis, visualisation, dashboards, and evidence-based decision-making
Cybersecurity, information governance, and protection of sensitive data
Safeguarding, child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and survivor-centred approaches
Grant compliance, donor reporting, procurement, audits, fraud prevention, and risk management
Board governance, accountability systems, and institutional strengthening
Community engagement, citizen participation, and social accountability
Gender equality, women’s leadership, and inclusive programming
Conflict sensitivity, peacebuilding, mediation, and protection of civic actors
Local resource mobilisation, fundraising, philanthropy, and financial sustainability
Human rights documentation, civic space monitoring, and international reporting mechanisms
Volunteer management, membership engagement, and organisational wellbeing
Financial management, compliance, and grant management mentorship
Climate justice, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation
Disability inclusion and participation
LGBTIQ+ rights inclusion and participation
Social enterprises, crowdfunding, public-private partnerships, and social impact financing
Financial planning, reserves management, and investment literacy for non-profit organisations

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants include:

Individual consultants with proven expertise in relevant thematic areas
Consultancy firms with demonstrated experience providing technical assistance
Applicants with previous experience supporting civil society organisations or community-based organisations
Consultants able to work in English with organisations operating in Zimbabwe

Applicants must provide complete, accurate, and verifiable information together with all required documentation.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

Signed Declaration of Honour
Financial Identification Form
Legal Entity Status documentation
Updated CV including at least three references
Consultancy fees table
Completed Expression of Interest form outlining areas of expertise and proposed methodologies
At least two recommendation letters from previous or current clients detailing services provided, satisfaction levels, and client contact details

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

Completeness and quality of submitted documentation
Relevant technical expertise and thematic experience
Previous experience working with CSOs and CBOs
Quality of proposed methodologies
Client references and demonstrated performance
Proposed consultancy fees
Availability to support CS4ZIM activities
Location and proximity to project partners and targeted organisations

COSPE encourages applications from qualified female consultants and emerging professionals who meet the required technical and administrative criteria.

Safeguarding and Ethical Requirements

Applicants must comply with COSPE’s Code of Ethics and safeguarding principles, including:

Respect for human dignity
Non-discrimination
Prevention of exploitation and abuse
Confidentiality
Responsible engagement with communities and beneficiary organisations

Applicants must also demonstrate compliance with safeguarding and ethical standards when supporting civil society organisations and communities.

How to Apply

Interested consultants and consultancy firms should request the required application forms by emailing: applications.zw@cospe.ngo

Applicants should use the subject line: “Expression of Interest for Pool of Consultants”

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until: 31 March 2028

COSPE will communicate by email with applicants who are successfully included in the Consultant Pool within 30 days of receiving applications.

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About the Opportunity

This opportunity provides consultants with the chance to contribute to strengthening Zimbabwe’s civil society sector by supporting organisations working in governance, human rights, community development, sustainability, and social inclusion.

How to Apply: Email: applications.zw@cospe.ngo