READVERTISED – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CONSULTANCY SERVICES: ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Job description

Introduction

Mumbwa Child Development Agency (MCDA) is a community-based organisation committed to improving the lives of children, youth, and women in Zambia through integrated development programming.

As part of its strategic expansion into new districts, MCDA seeks to strengthen its institutional capacity, governance systems, and operational effectiveness. To support this process, Mumbwa Child Development (MCD) invites proposals from qualified individual consultants or consulting firms to provide technical expertise in conducting an Organisational Change Management Process.

The assignment will support organisational transformation through a structured, evidence-based approach to systems strengthening and institutional growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation and support sustainable programme growth with lasting community impact.

Objective of the Assignment

The primary objective of this consultancy is to:

•Conduct an organisational assessment

• Identify capacity and structural gaps

• Develop a comprehensive, evidence-based Change Management Framework to guide organisational transformation and expansion

Scope of Work

The selected consultant/firm will be required to undertake, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

• Conduct a light-touch organisational assessment

• Evaluate leadership alignment, governance structures, and operational systems

• Undertake a change readiness assessment at organisational and staff levels

• Identify capacity, structural, and systems gaps

• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and engagement sessions

• Develop a Change Management Framework to support institutional transition and potential merger processes

• Provide organisational restructuring recommendations

• Propose capacity strengthening interventions

Deliverables

The consultant/firm shall deliver the following outputs:

1. Inception Report – detailing methodology and work plan
2. Organisational Assessment Report – including identified strengths and gaps
3. Change Management and Implementation Plan Framework
4. Draft Final Report – incorporating stakeholder input
5. Final Report – incorporating all feedback
6. Presentation of Findings and Recommendations to MCD Management

Duration of Assignment

The consultancy will be implemented over an estimated period of 6-8 Weeks with the final duration to be confirmed during contract negotiations.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Interested applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise in organisational development and change management

• Minimum of 7–10 years’ relevant professional experience

• Proven experience in institutional assessments, organisational restructuring, and capacity building

• Prior experience working with NGOs and development sector organisations is highly desirable

• Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing similar assignments

Submission Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Technical Proposal

• Understanding of the assignment

• Proposed methodology and approach

• Detailed work plan and timeline

Financial Proposal

• Itemised budget with clear cost breakdown.

2.Supporting Documents

• CVs of key personnel for the assignment

• At least two references from similar assignments

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Technical approach and methodology

• Relevant experience and qualifications

• Demonstrated quality of past work

• Cost-effectiveness/financial competitiveness

Submission Instructions

All proposals must be submitted electronically to mcdaoffice@mcdagency.org and copy to zmb_applications@childfund.org

Deadline for Submission: 30th June 2026

Late submissions will not be considered.

Additional Information

Mumbwa Child Development reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and is under no obligation to award any contract. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Got questions? Reach out to Gift Kasoneka (Administration Officer) at giftkasoneka@mcdagency.org or call +260776153637