Disability Policy Review Consultancy

Anticipated timeframe: 15 January 2026 to 15 June 2026

Location: Zimbabwe (with on-site engagement in Harare)

Budget: To be discussed at interview

Background for Project Work

Sightsavers is implementing the Realisation of the African Disability Protocol (RAD‑P) Project in Zimbabwe, which aims to strengthen the participation of persons with disabilities, particularly those most excluded, in governance and decision-making processes. The project supports Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to engage effectively in policy analysis, advocacy, and influencing inclusive policy development in alignment with the African Disability Protocol. A strong emphasis is placed on women’s leadership, youth participation, and gender equality within the disability movement, as well as collaboration between OPDs, civil society organisations, and government institutions.

What This Project Work Will Focus On

The consultancy will support OPDs in Zimbabwe to review pre-identified national policies through a disability inclusion lens, build their capacity to undertake policy analysis, and develop clear, evidence-based policy messages to influence key stakeholders. The assignment will contribute to strengthening accountability and the implementation of disability-inclusive policies at national level.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to undertake the following activities:

• Collect and analyse existing data through document review and engagement with OPDs
• Design and deliver training sessions on policy review methodologies for OPDs
• Facilitate participatory policy review exercises using pre-identified national policies
• Provide an overview of global, regional, and national policy frameworks relevant to disability inclusion
• Support OPDs to identify gaps within reviewed policies and develop practical recommendations
• Work with OPDs to develop key policy messages and an engagement strategy to influence duty bearers and stakeholders
• Document the process and produce a comprehensive final report
• Proven experience leading disability‑focused training, not just policy analysis
• Essential experience working directly with OPDs
• Ability to design and deliver participatory training, with a strong facilitative style
• Fluency in English and Shona (essential)

Timeline

Anticipated start date of consultancy: 20 May 2026

Anticipated end date of consultancy: 19 June 2026

A total of 12 consultancy days to be charged during this period

Availability and timing

This should be very clear and non‑negotiable:

• Consultant must be available from 1 June 2026 for travel and training
• Consultant must be available for the full one‑week training period

Consultant’s Expertise

The consultant must be available to travel and deliver in‑person training from 1 June 2026 and be fully available for the full one‑week training period. This requirement is essential and candidates who are unable to commit to these dates should not apply.

The assignment requires a consultant with a proven track record in policy analysis and review, particularly in the field of disability inclusion. Essential expertise includes experience working with OPDs or civil society organisations, strong knowledge of international and regional policy frameworks such as the UNCRPD, SDGs, and the African Disability Protocol, and demonstrated ability to design and deliver participatory training and capacity-building initiatives. Strong analytical, facilitation, and report-writing skills are required, alongside a clear commitment to gender equality and the inclusion of women and youth within the disability movement.

Payment Terms

The agreed budget will be discussed at interview.

A consultant with a proven track record in the above will be procured to undertake the project through an expression of interest process.

Full details of the project, Scope of Work, Outputs and Deliverables can be found within the attached Terms of Reference

How to apply

Please apply to this consultancy using the link provided below:

https://careers.sightsavers.org/jobs/1628?lang=en-us

How to Express Your Interest

To express your interest in undertaking this assignment, please read the complete Terms of Reference and complete our Expression of Interest (EoI), which can be found via the application link by 29 April 2026.

The EoI response should include a proposed workplan and indicative budget, including daily rates for the assignment and any other anticipated expenses.

Interested bidders are also requested to include an example of previous similar consultancy work.

The deadline to submit your EoI is 10 May 2026.

We intend to conduct on-site interviews at the Zimbabwe Country Office week commencing 18 May 2026 onwards. The interview will last up to one hour and will be the only stage in the recruitment process.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, it may not be possible to contact all applicants. Only successful applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early.

Selection Criteria

Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally. Bidder responses will be evaluated against Essential Criteria, Capability Criteria, Sustainability Criteria, and Commercial Criteria. These criteria have been developed to determine which bidder can offer the best quality and most commercially competitive solution to meet programme needs and deliver effective outcomes for beneficiaries.