Job Description

1. Background
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation through its research arm, the Africa Institute of Environmental Law has partnered with Midlands State University and University of Zimbabwe to establish environmental law units within the existing legal aid clinic.

2. Consultant Services Required
The project through the services of a consultant seeks to create a comprehensive, user-friendly reference guide for environmental laws. The guide will serve as a valuable resource for law students interested in environmental law seeking to understand and navigate environmental legal frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant(s) will develop and execute the following:
i. Conduct a desktop research outlining the environmental legislation in Zimbabwe, regional and International environmental law
ii. Develop a comprehensive Environmental Law book/guide for Midlands State University and University of Zimbabwe
iii. Include useful supplementary materials (e.g., examples of national, regional and international caselaw on environment and climate change, examples of regional and international environmental law clinics)
iv. Incorporate the environmental law unit operational frameworks

4. Key Deliverables
 Schedule a meeting with the coordinating team to discuss the scope of work
 Desktop report
 Environmental Law Guide

5. Payment Schedule
An appropriate payment schedule shall be agreed upon with the contracted consultant.

6. Expected Duration
This project is expected to be completed within 10 working days after the signing of the agreement

Qualifications and Experience

The consultant should demonstrate practical experience in the work and should have the following qualifications:
• The candidate must be a qualified legal practitioner with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in natural resource laws, including demonstrated expertise in environmental law, biodiversity law, and climate law.
• Proven ability to critically analyze complex legal texts and policy documents, with experience in providing constructive feedback that enhances clarity, rigor, and scholarly value.
• Familiarity with key regional and international conventions, treaties, and frameworks related to environmental law and biodiversity, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, and relevant African Union policies.
• Demonstrated commitment to upholding high ethical standards in research, with sensitivity to the legal and cultural aspects of conservation work across different jurisdictions.

How to Apply

• An application cover letter
• CV(s) of the expert and/or team members
• A proposal with a clear methodology that the consultants expect to use including timelines and budget.
Applications should be sent to [email protected] and by 22 August 2025.