Weltfriedensdienst e.V. (WFD) is a politically and religiously independent non-profit organisation with its head office in Germany (since 1959) and a regional office in Harare,Zimbabwe (since 1991). We work through local partner organisations and are dedicated to strengthen initiatives to resolve conflicts non-violently, to establish food security and natural resource sustainability, and to protect human rights.WFD is an implementing agency of the Civil Peace Service (CPS), which is a programme aimed at preventing violence and promoting peace in crisis zones and conflict regions. It strives to build a world in which conflicts are resolved without resorting to violence. The CPS is funded by the German Government through the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). CPS advisors seconded by WFD to our local CPS partner organisations support the organisations on the ground in their commitment for dialogue and peace on a long-term basis. For more information visit ziviler-friedensdienst.org/en.We are pleased to announce this Open Call for Proposals to identify dedicated, authentic partner organisations of integrity in the field of peace building, who are interested and suitable to operate within the framework the CPS Programme, and who have exciting and relevant project proposals to offer. Weltfriedensdienst e.V. (WFD) has applied to BMZ for a new programme of the Civil Peace Service in Zimbabwe. The programme, if approved, is expected to commence on1st of January 2027 with a duration of 36 months (2027-2029). The new CPS Programme is a continuation of previous programmes and aims to strengthen communities for the constructive handling of natural resource conflicts and peace building. It will focus on community cohesion, land and natural resource conflict transformation, environmental peace building and human rights advocacy to promote trust-building, tolerance and social participation.

Requirements

at the time of application are a lawful entity and are registered (or in the process of registering) for their operation and interventions according to Zimbabwean law
have at least 3 years’ experience in implementing environmental peace building initiatives
can prove functioning and credible management and financial oversight in handling public funds
are interested in working with a technical CPS advisor seconded by WFD
are interested and able to work within the ethical, thematic, and societal framework of the CPS Programme (see Call for Proposals WFD CPS ZWE_Annex 1)
can offer a well-planned, coherent, convincing, and preferably innovative project (incl. detailed budget) within the framework of the CPS Programme.

How to Apply

3. Time Frame for Proposal Submission
Submissions will be accepted until 27th of March 2026, 23:59 hrs (CAT).
4. Submission and Selection Process
Download the CPS Application Documents here.
Carefully review the objectives of our CPS Programme, application requirements andyour organisation’s capability and eligibility to become a CPS partner.
Submit your complete application in one zip file by email to harare-coordinator@wfd.de,
reference “WFD CPS Project Application_Name of Organisation”. Kindly notedisqualifying criteria: Any application that
* is incomplete
* is not submitted via the above stated email-address
* is received after 27th of March 2026, 23:59 hrs (CAT)
* does not adhere to the outlined format
* is not in line with the outcomes of the CPS Programmewill not be considered and not be responded to.

All other organisations submitting successful and unsuccessful funding proposals will benotified by email.

Submissions will be reviewed to check that eligibility criteria are met and that theproposed project fits within priorities of the CPS programme. Shortlisted candidates willbe notified by Friday, 8th of May 2026.
Interviews/visits, due diligence and organisational capacity assessment with shortlisted candidates will be conducted until Friday, 24th of July 2026. Aspects like reliable and pro-active communication, self-drive, motivation and team culture play a significant role in theassessment.
Successful candidates will be notified by Friday, 31st of July 2026 and will proceed to thegrant contracting stages of the application process.
Onboarding sessions will be held to discuss details of the project documents as well asthe Terms of Reference for a future CPS advisor in line with the capacity buildingrequirements of the organisation. This process should be completed before the official start of the programme. The CPS advisor is going to be recruited and administered by WFD in consultation with the partner organisation.

Finance training, report writing training & Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation training willbe provided to selected partner organisations at the beginning of the programme.

5. Documents to be submitted
d) e) f) g) h) I. II. Template 1: Expression of Interest (EoI)
Template 2: Organisational Background (including registration document andorganisational strategic plan)
III. Template 3: Logical Framework
IV. Template 4: Project Proposal
V. Template 5: Budget
Please submit any questions concerning this call via email to harare-coordinator@wfd.de