CONSULTANCY SERVICES

CALL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICESON THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANDSOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OF COMMUNITIES UNDER THE GREEN-RECLAIMPROJECT IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PROVINCE.1. IntroductionSelf Help Africa (SHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Green Economy andEnvironment (MoGEE) and with technical oversight from the Food and AgricultureOrganisation of the United Nations (FAO), is implementing the GEF-8 funded projecttitled “Resilient Communities, Land Restoration and Sustainable EcosystemManagement.” The project seeks to strengthen climate change adaptation, reduce landdegradation, and promote biodiversity conservation through integrated and climate-resilient natural resource management approaches.The project is being implemented in Zambia’s Central and Southern Provinces. InCentral Province, activities will focus on a belt covering Mumbwa, Chibombo, and KapiriMposhi districts, while in Southern Province the project targets Siavonga, Chikankata,and Chirundu districts. These districts span two distinct ecological landscapes: theKafue Basin catchment belt in Central Province and the Kariba-Gwembe Valleylandscape in Southern Province, each with markedly different agro-ecologicalconditions, livelihood systems, and GEDSI dynamics. The project design, Theory ofChange, and Results Matrix are structured around these two landscapes; accordingly,the GEDSI assessment must reflect this landscape-level framing and producelandscape-disaggregated findings where data permit.TimelineThe consultancy is expected to commence on 20 th July 2026 and conclude in 12 weeks.A detailed work plan with specific deadlines will be agreed upon with the selectedconsultant.BudgetThe maximum budget is USD $135,000. Value for money will be a key consideration inthe bid evaluation - the cost structure, quality of personnel, number of people coveredand the approaches used will be considered.Consultant QualificationsThe ideal consultant will possess the following qualifications:1. Proven experience (at least 5-7 years) in Natural Resources Managementincluding Biodiversity and accompanied by a field team of support professionalsincluding Ecologist, Biologist, GIS and remote sensing, and Zoologist2. Have a good understanding of conservation issues in Zambia.3. Have at least five (5) years of progressively advanced experience in biodiversityassessment assignments.4. Have relevant experience in working with government and/or internationalorganizations on consultancy assignments, especially in biodiversityconservation.5. Additionally, the consulting firm should least possess a minimum of the followingrequirements:6. Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Forestry, Ecology, GIS, NaturalResource Management, or Social Sciences.7. Socioeconomist with demonstrated expertise in rural livelihoods, social inclusionand poverty analysis; household survey design and implementation; gender-differentiated resource tenure and governance analysis; food securityassessment; and NRM-livelihoods nexus programming. Experience with FAO orGEF-funded socioeconomic assessments in Zambia or comparable SADCcontexts is required.8. Statistician/Data Analyst (survey design, quantitative analysis).9. Community Engagement Expert (participatory methods, conflict resolution).10. Experience: Minimum of 7 years in GEF or similar international projects, withspecific expertise in Community-Based Natural Resource Management(CBNRM).11. Language: Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages (e.g., Tonga,Bemba, Lenje) is an advantage.12. Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.• Reporting and Supervision• The consultant will report directly to Shadrick Phiri the Green Reclaim ProjectCoordinator.Application ProcessInterested consultants are invited to submit:• A short technical proposal outlining their understanding of the TOR, proposedmethodology, and a detailed work plan.• A financial proposal detailing their professional fees and all other anticipatedcosts.• A comprehensive CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.• Examples of previous relevant work (e.g., reports from similar advisory roles,training materials developed).• Applications should be submitted to by 17:00 CAT on Thursday 2 nd July2026 to procurementza@selfhelpafrica.org. Click the link for Full Terms of ReferenceSelf Help Africa is committed to the highest possible standards of openness,transparency and accountability in all its affairs. We wish to promote a culture ofhonesty and opposition to fraud, bribery and corruption in all their formsSelf Help Africa does not ask for money for bids. If approached for money or otherfavours, or if you have any suspicions of attempted fraud, bribery or corruption pleasereport this immediately and in confidence by email toconfidentialreporting@selfhelpafrica.org. Please provide as much detail as possible withany reports.