Consultant/Tutor

Job description

TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR) ENGAGEMENT OF A CONSULTANT / TUTOR TO FACILITATE A 3-DAY INDUCTION TRAINING FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS1. BACKGROUND

Kabanga Sub District Women’s Association (KDWA) is a registered as an NGO and based in Zimba, southern province of Zambia. The organization has recently appointed new board members to provide strategic leadership and oversight.

To ensure the board is effective from the start, KDWA seeks to engage a qualified and experienced consultant to design and facilitate a 3-day induction training to equip new board members with knowledge of their roles, legal responsibilities and best governance practices.

2. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main objective is to equip new board members with a clear understanding of; their legal duties, powers and liabilities. Further look at the difference between governance (Board) and management and how to provide effective oversight, accountability and strategic leadership. The consultant will also be required to train on ethical conduct and conflict of interest management.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The Consultant shall:

1. a) Conduct a brief review of the organization’s constitution, board charter, strategic plan and policies.
2. b) Develop a customized training manual, presentations, case studies and handouts relevant to the organization.
3. c) Facilitate a 3-day physical training for approximately 11 board members.
4. d) Facilitate interactive sessions suitable for adults, group work and real Zambian case studies.
5. e) Conduct pre- and post-training assessment.
6. f) Submit a training report with recommendations for strengthening the board.
7. g) Offer mentorship to the board up to December month-end, 2026.
8. TRAINING CONTENT

1. Financial Management and accountability.
2. Lobbying and negotiation skills.
3. Advocacy skills.
4. Governance; focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the board.
5. Governance; focusing on governance vs management.
6. Board culture and dynamics.
7. Strategic planning and decision making.
8. Constitution review.
9. Risk management and compliance.

1. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

By the end of the training board members should be able to:

1. Provide oversight to the organization’s members of staff.
2. Plan strategically for the growth of the organization.
3. Spearhead the review and improve the organization’s constitution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
4. Negotiate and lobby for systems and opportunities which will grow the KDWA and its membership.
5. Know how to manage finances and provide oversight.
6. Action plan with responsible persons and timeframe.
7. The consultant should submit a training report within 2-3 days of concluding the training.

DURATION & VENUE

Duration: 3 Days Proposed Dates: 16th to 18th November, 2026

Venue: Kalomo (to be confirmed) Time: 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs daily.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE OF CONSULTANT

The Consultant must have:

1. a) Master’s degree in law, business administration, corporate governance, public administration or related field. A bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience will be considered.
2. b) Professional qualification in governance, e.g., Institute of Directors (IOD), Chartered Governance, ZICA, or Legal Practitioner will be an added advantage
3. c) Minimum 7 years’ experience facilitating Board trainings and corporate governance programs
4. d) Proven knowledge of Zambian governance laws.
5. e) Excellent facilitation, presentation and report writing skills.
6. f) At least 3 traceable references for similar board training conducted in the last 3 years.
7. g) Must be able to train in Tonga.
8. REPORTING

The Consultant will report to and be supervised by the project coordinator.

9. PAYMENT TERMS

Payment will be made at the end of the contract upon satisfactory completion of the 3-day training and submission of the final report and all materials. No advance payment will be made.

10. HOW TO APPLY

Interested Consultants should submit:

1. a) Technical Proposal (max 5 pages) – Understanding, methodology, training outline, workplan
2. b) Financial Proposal (separate) – Daily rate and total cost inclusive of taxes.
3. c) Updated CV highlighting governance experience.
4. d) Sample of previous Board Training Manual or Board Charter developed.
5. e) Copies of 2 reference letters Submission:

Applications should be sent to:

Email: zimbadwda@gmail.com

Subject: Application – Board Induction Training Consultant

Deadline: 13th November 2026 at 13:00hrs

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.