Call for Talent: Team of Experts – Deepening Democracy Facility (Zambia)

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Overview

The Governance team at Oxford Policy Management is seeking a Team of Experts on a fixed-term basis, contingent on the successful outcome of a bid for an upcoming project in Zambia called Deepening Democracy Facility. It is anticipated that this project will last 7 years until May 2033.

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This project aims to strengthen inclusive, accountable, and resilient governance in Zambia by supporting government-led reform efforts, safeguarding and expanding civic space, and enabling effective collaboration between state and non-state stakeholders. By building coalitions that drive sustainable democratic reforms, the project seeks to improve service delivery and ensure more equitable outcomes for the population.

We are an international development consultancy working to improve lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is for fair public policy that benefits both people and the planet.

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Through our global network of offices, we work in partnership with national stakeholders and decision makers to research, design, implement, and evaluate impactful public policy. We draw on our local and international sector experts to provide the very best evidence-based support. We deliver projects with expert knowledge and experience and can be relied upon for excellence in all aspects of project delivery. We work collaboratively, with ambition, to help deliver impactful public policy that will bring about lasting change.

Position Summary

The core team will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the programme and must:

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Apply deep contextual understanding and political insight to identify and act on opportunities for reform, and strategically withdraw support when traction is lost.

Build and maintain strong relationships across government, civil society, and development partners, using convening power to access key decision-makers and foster trust.

Deliver adaptively and politically smart interventions, using evidence and learning to adjust approaches and remain relevant in a dynamic context.

Draw on knowledge and experience of Zambia, including how change happens, the political economy of reform, and practical experience supporting governance and accountability initiatives.

Conduct forward-looking analysis, monitor trends, and identify emerging opportunities or shifts across political, economic, and governance sectors to inform strategic engagement. Where highly specialized research is needed, commission experts to provide targeted analysis.

Ensure compliance, fiduciary risk management, value for money, and robust monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting (MEL).

Apply expertise in Political Economy Analysis (PEA) and MEL to guide programme design, decision-making, and performance improvement.

Key Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Behaviours

Advanced degree in Political Science, Governance, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.

Proven experience in governance, democratic reform, or accountability programmes, ideally in Zambia or similar contexts.

Strong political acumen and understanding of political economy dynamics.

Experience building coalitions, convening stakeholders, and influencing decision-making across government and civil society.

Skills in Political Economy Analysis (PEA), Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), and adaptive programming.

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to a dynamic political context

Our Offer

Whether you join us in a corporate position, as a project delivery colleague, or as an independent contractor driving programme management – at OPM you will find a company that places equal value on excellence and integrity. As a leading international development consulting firm, we strive to enable and empower everyone who works with us to do their best work in an environment that welcomes ambition, creativity and passion for positive change.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We strongly believe in a fairer distribution of power between all stakeholders, and we commit to reflecting this in our organisational structures and in the design and delivery of our projects. We proactively work to evolve ourselves and our stakeholders to shape inclusive and fair programming, implementation, and policies. Our recruitment and procurement processes reflect our ambition to make the international development sector more diverse and inclusive.

Application

If you share our vision for fair public policy that benefits both people and planet, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our careers’ site by the closing date .  We review and interview applicants on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply by way of CV via our careers site at the earliest.

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