Call For Consultancy Services for Revision of National Legal Aid Clinic for Women Finance and Procedures for the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women

Job description

The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women (NLACW) is a Project of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), which was established to provide affordable legal representation to women and children from marginalized social sectors.  The overall objective of the NLACW is to empower women by facilitating their access to legal rights by way of legal representation, counselling, legal and human rights education as a distinct but integral part of the women’s movement.

As part of our efforts to strengthen institutional governance and ensure alignment with best practices, legal frameworks and organizational needs, we are inviting qualified and experienced consultants (individuals or firms) to submit proposals to review and revise:

The NLACW’s Finance and Procedures Manual;

Scope of Work

The selected consultant(s) will be expected to:

Conduct a comprehensive review of existing Finance and Procedures Manual;
Engage with relevant NLACW staff and the Board, to understand current challenges and gaps.
Benchmark against industry standards and prevailing laws
Produce revised draft of the Manual which should incorporate all relevant policies and procedures
Facilitate validation meeting with the Board and NLACW and finalise documents incorporating feedback.

Deliverables

Inception report detailing methodology and timelines
Draft revised Financial Manual
Final Revised and Approved Financial Manual
Validation Meeting Report

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree and/or professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an added advantage.
At least 5 years of experience in financial management, auditing, or consultancy in NGO or donor-funded environments.
Demonstrated experience in developing or reviewing finance and accounting manuals.
Strong knowledge of national financial regulations and international donor compliance standards.
Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Other skills required

Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Prior experience working with NGOs or legal aid organisations is an added advantage

Submission Guidelines

Interested consultants or firms are requested to submit:

A cover letter expressing interest;
A detailed technical and financial proposal outlining the methodology, work plan, and budget;
Company/individual profile and relevant experience;
At least 2 references from similar past assignments
CV(s) of key personnel.

All applications must reach the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women on or before 18th July, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Interested firms meeting the above specifications are encouraged to submit documents  to nlacwlusaka@gmail.com.