Zimbabwe Christian Alliance is inviting applications from qualified and experienced consultants or firms to undertake two complementary assignments under its Faith-Based Community Resilience Project.
The project seeks to strengthen ecological sustainability, climate resilience, and community empowerment by leveraging faith systems and indigenous knowledge across Zimbabwe. Assignment: Eco-Faith Community-Based Research
The consultant/firm will conduct research to examine the relationship between faith, culture, and environmental practices, generating evidence to inform programming, advocacy, and training. The consultant/firm shall also document indigenous environmental knowledge and practices and produce accessible knowledge products.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct desk review and develop a research methodology and tools
Carry out Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and community consultations
Analyse how religious teachings and traditional beliefs influence environmental stewardship
Document practices such as:
o Wetland protection and restoration
o Conservation and biodiversity preservation
o Sustainable land and natural resource management
Deliverables:
3 Provincial Research Reports (Matabeleland, Masvingo, Mashonaland)
1 Synthesis Report
Training manuals/modules for faith hubs
500 printed booklets (in local languages, designed and print-ready)
7 short high-quality videos (one per district)
Compendium of indigenous ecological practices
Raw footage and final report
Duration
Each assignment is expected to be completed within 30 working days.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate:
Postgraduate qualification in Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Theology, Anthropology, Media, or related fields
Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in research, documentation, or media production
Proven experience in community-based work, faith-based programming, or indigenous knowledge systems
Strong skills in:
o Research, analysis, and report writing
o Video production, storytelling, and documentation
Ability to work with rural communities and produce materials in local languages
Application Requirements
Interested consultants/firms may apply for one or both assignments and must submit: Technical Proposal (clearly indicating the assignment(s) applied for, methodology, and timeline)
Financial Proposal (detailed budget per assignment)
CV(s) of key personnel
Tax Clearance
Submission Details
Applications should be submitted to: info@zca.org.zw
Subject line: “Consultancy – Eco-Faith Research.”
Deadline for submission: 30 March 2026
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.