Empowering Systems, Sustaining Impact for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Zambia
Since 1996, the Forum for African Women Educationalists Zambia (FAWEZA) has been at the forefront of advocating for gender equity, ensuring that girls and women across all ten provinces of Zambia have access to, retention in, and completion of quality education.
To sustain and scale this vital mission, strong institutional foundations are essential. Following a comprehensive regional assessment, FAWE Zambia is embarking on a strategic journey to enhance our operational effectiveness, governance, and long-term sustainability.
We are inviting qualified consulting firms and institutional development experts to apply for the role of Institutional Strengthening Partner (ISP).
The Opportunity
The ISP will work closely with FAWE Zambia’s leadership and the FAWE Regional Secretariat to translate our strategic vision into robust, everyday operational realities. This is a high-impact, 6-month assignment designed to future-proof the Chapter and enhance our regional impact.
Key Focus Areas of the Assignment Include:
- Governance & Leadership: Strengthening Board effectiveness, delegation of authority, and strategic stewardship.
- Systems & Compliance: Upgrading financial, HR, and procurement systems, including ERP optimization and comprehensive compliance assessments.
- Risk & MEAL: Developing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and enhancing Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems.
- Sustainability & Partnerships: Diversifying the funding portfolio, enhancing resource mobilization strategies, and embedding FAWE models into partner institutions for long-term continuity.
Assignment Details
- Duration: 6 Months (Tentatively starting 15 December 2026 to 15 June 2027)
- Reporting To: Executive Director, FAWE Africa (Regional Secretariat)
- Target Audience: Consulting firms with a minimum of 10 years of experience in institutional/organizational development, NGO governance, and systems strengthening within Zambia.
How to Apply
We are looking for strategic thinkers with a proven track record in capacity building, financial systems, and sustainability planning. If your firm has the expertise to help us build a more resilient and impactful FAWE Zambia, we want to hear from you.
Application Deadline: 23rd November 2026 at 5:00 PM (EAT)
Applications must be submitted via email to procurement@fawe.org with the subject line: FAWE INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING PARTNER – FAWE Zambia Chapter. All application documents (Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal, Company Profile, Examples of Similar Work, and 2 References) must be sent in a single email.
📥 Download the Full Terms of Reference
To review the complete scope of work, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and application requirements, please download the official Terms of Reference (TOR) document below.
