Call for Expression of Interest Consultant to conduct a Rapid Assessment of the market landscape and suppliers of climate change adaptation solutions in Zimbabwe Simbiso Project

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OVERVIEW
Title and brief description of the assignment
Rapid Assessment of the market landscape and suppliers of climate change adaptation solutions in Zimbabwe: Empowering Farmers for a Climate Resilient Future Through Market Systems

Key Responsibilities:
Scope of work
The individual consultant is expected to collect practical and first
• hand data on these issues through field observations and semi
• structured interviews with companies, buyers, producers and local authorities at national level and in Buhera, Bulilima, Gutu and Mberengwa districts.
The research process will include regular brainstorming sessions with the Simbiso Consortium as well as produce a final report with a comprehensive inventory of suppliers, a practical overview of the agricultural market trends in the four districts and insights on potential business models and market
• led interventions to be explored by Simbiso to facilitate market linkages among private sector suppliers and farmers and cooperatives.

Profile and Experience of the consultant
To ensure that the baseline survey is carried out in the most effective manner possible, the consultant must possess the following attributes:
Essential
The company/ individual(s) should have the following Skills:
• At least 5 years of Experience in providing technical advisory in climate change, resilience and smart agriculture.
• Demonstrated expertise in engaging with the private sector in Zimbabwe.
• A minimum of a MSc/Mphil/PHD Requirements in any of the following areas: Agricultural Economics, Development studies, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Previous Experience in conducting field market research on value chain development and/or climate change solutions.
• Ability to write concise and practical reports in English.
• Demonstrable Experience in agribusiness, value chain and market systems approach, gender analysis for development and resilience projects.
• Must have a good understanding of agribusiness in Zimbabwe, climate change and adaptation practices, shifting of social norms, and innovations for resilience building.
• Must have the ability to conduct high quality research, meet deadlines and timeously respond to requests and feedback.
• Should have strong analytical and conceptual Skills to clearly synthesize and present findings, draw practical conclusions, make actionable recommendations, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Regional/Country Experience and knowledge: in depth knowledge of Southern Africa
• Language proficiency, fluency in English; good command of local languages Shona and isi. Ndebele
• Should have a strong reputation for independence and should comply with minimum ethical standards including safeguarding that guide research and evaluations.
Desired
The successful candidate(s) will be selected based on the following criteria
• Sound technical proposal
• Financial proposal
• Experience and educational Experience
While evaluating the proposal the Requirements and Experience of the personnel will be considered.

Scope of work
The individual consultant is expected to collect practical and first
• hand data on these issues through field observations and semi
• structured interviews with companies, buyers, producers and local authorities at national level and in Buhera, Bulilima, Gutu and Mberengwa districts.
The research process will include regular brainstorming sessions with the Simbiso Consortium as well as produce a final report with a comprehensive inventory of suppliers, a practical overview of the agricultural market trends in the four districts and insights on potential business models and market
• led interventions to be explored by Simbiso to facilitate market linkages among private sector suppliers and farmers and cooperatives.

Application procedure. Interested applicants should read the TORS and submit a technical and financial proposal to: Zimtenders@oxfam.org.uk. The expression of interest should be among other things, demonstrate the consultants’ understanding of these terms of reference, proposed approaches, methodologies or techniques and timelines/schedule The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 02 January 2026 16:30.Click to Apply

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