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Overview
Title and brief description of the assignment
Consultancy to conduct End-of-Strategy Evaluation and to lead a Strategy Refresh process for the Program and Influencing Strategy for Oxfam in Southern Africa Cluster 2026 to 2030.
Assignment location
Southern Africa Cluster: Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Contract start date
15th June 2025
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- A proposal describing how the evaluation and strategy refresh will be conducted (including a budget in a separate file)
- CV(s)
- A sample of an evaluation and a Program and/or Influencing Strategy process that has already been carried out or facilitated by the applicant
See section ‘8. Application Process’ for further details.
Application deadline
1st June 2025
Specific considerations
The applicant will have to use/make reference to specific Oxfam resources, e.g. Influencing for Impact guide and work in collaboration with an internal technical team. Further details will be provided to the successful applicant.
1. PURPOSE OF THIS CONSULTANCY
The direct motive for this procurement for consultancy services is to facilitate an independent evaluation of the Oxfam in Southern Africa (SAF) cluster strategy framework (2021 – 2025) and to lead a process of refinement and realignment culminating into a Program and Influencing Strategy for Oxfam SAF Cluster 2026 to 2030.
2. BACKGROUND
Oxfam in Southern Africa (SAF) works to address the root causes of social and economic injustice and inequality. The Cluster comprises programs in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi, with influences that extend beyond these countries.
In 2021, Oxfam implemented a new Southern Africa Cluster Strategy Framework to guide its programs and influencing across the four countries. This framework, informed by political economy analysis and feminist principles, aimed to consolidate Oxfam’s approach toward tackling structural inequality in the region.
3. OBJECTIVES
- Conduct a comprehensive End-of-Strategy Evaluation of the Oxfam SAF Cluster Strategy Framework 2021–2025.
- Facilitate a participatory and feminist-informed Strategy Refresh process that leads to the design of the 2026–2030 Program and Influencing Strategy.
- Provide strategic recommendations that align with Oxfam’s Global Strategic Framework and feminist principles.
4. SCOPE OF WORK
The consultant will be responsible for:
- Designing and conducting the End-of-Strategy Evaluation
- Facilitating participatory reflection and learning workshops
- Conducting a strategic analysis of the operating context
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement across country programs and partners
- Drafting the new Program and Influencing Strategy 2026–2030
5. DELIVERABLES
- Inception Report detailing methodology, timelines, and data collection tools
- End-of-Strategy Evaluation Report with findings, conclusions, and lessons learned
- Strategic Context Analysis of Southern Africa and global linkages
- Workshop Reports summarizing consultations and learning sessions
- Draft and Final Program and Influencing Strategy 2026–2030
6. TIMELINE
- Contract start date: 15th June 2025
- Final deliverables due: 30th September 2025
A detailed work plan will be agreed upon with the selected consultant.
7. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal consultant/team will have:
- Demonstrated experience in conducting strategic evaluations and strategy design in international development or humanitarian sectors
- Strong understanding of feminist and decolonial approaches
- Experience working in Southern Africa
- Proven facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Familiarity with Oxfam’s approaches is an added advantage
8. APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit the following by 1st June 2025 to: [insert application email address or submission link]
- Technical proposal (max 10 pages) outlining your understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, and work plan
- Separate financial proposal including consultancy fees and expenses
- CV(s) of proposed team members
- Two samples of similar work previously completed (strategy design or evaluation reports)
More details available on link https://oxfam.box.com/s/5j9cik9y1lcp69q5f5l2sylsac9dzitr