CALL FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES Board Orientation and Leadership Training
Job Description
The Adult Rape Clinic (ARC), a trusted provider of survivor-centred medico-legal and psychosocial services in Zimbabwe, is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to design and deliver a comprehensive Board Orientation and Leadership Training programme for its newly constituted Board and senior leadership team. This initiative aims to strengthen governance, strategic oversight, and ethical leadership aligned with ARC’s mission and national/international best practices.
Objective of the Consultancy
To facilitate a structured, interactive orientation and capacity building programme for ARC’s Board of Directors and leadership team that enhances:
• Understanding of governance roles and fiduciary responsibilities
• Knowledge of organizational policies, legal frameworks, and compliance requirements
• Capacity for strategic planning, decision-making, and ethical leadership
• Awareness of gender-sensitive, survivor-centred, and trauma-informed governance approaches
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant will be expected to:
• Conduct a brief needs assessment with ARC leadership and Board.
• Design a tailored training programme and orientation toolkit.
• Deliver a minimum 2-day in-person training workshop in Harare (dates to be confirmed).
• Cover thematic areas including:
o NGO Governance & Fiduciary Duties
o Strategic Oversight & Risk Management
o Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Contexts in Zimbabwe
o Ethics, Accountability, and Safeguarding
o Leadership for Social Justice & Organisational Sustainability
• Provide post-training support materials and evaluation report.
Expected Deliverables
• Inception report and training plan.
• Customized orientation toolkit and training materials.
• Delivery of interactive training sessions (including case studies & practical exercises).
• Post-training report with recommendations and participant evaluations.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must demonstrate:
• Proven experience conducting Board training or executive leadership development in NGOs.
• Deep understanding of non-profit governance, leadership ethics, and gender-sensitive programming.
• Knowledge of Zimbabwean civil society legal and policy environment.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• At least three contactable references from similar assignments.
Application Requirements
Interested consultants should submit:
• Technical proposal (max 5 pages) outlining methodology, content areas, and facilitation approach.
• Financial proposal in USD (inclusive of professional fees, materials, and logistics).
• Profile or CV(s) of lead trainer(s)/facilitators.
• Samples of relevant past work (e.g. workshop outlines, training reports).
• Three references from previous clients.
How to Apply
Deadline for submission: 30 June 2025, 17:00 Central Africa Time (CAT)
Email applications to: [email protected]
Subject line: Consultancy – Board Orientation & Leadership Training
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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