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TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR) FOR A CONSULTANT TO TRAIN ZECREP PARTNER
ORGANIZATIONS AND CHSZ STAFF IN RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND
PROPOSAL WRITING, AND TO DEVELOP RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
STRATEGIES AND SUSTAINABILITY PLANS
1. Background
Cheshire Homes Society of Zambia (CHSZ) is a non-profit disability service organization and a
Strategic Partner Organisations of Liliane Foundation (LF) in Zambia. CHSZ implements
disability programs through 24 Partner Organizations across the country. With support from LF,
CHSZ, along with Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI), Wukwashi Wa Nzambi
(WWN), and Twatasha Disability and OVC Organization (TDO), is implementing the Zambia
Enhanced CBR Response (ZECREP 2) project in Lusaka, Kitwe, and Kafue. This project aims to
significantly improve the lives of children with disabilities (aged 0-25 years) by 2030. The
ZECREP 1 project ran from August 2020 – July 2024 and was extended to December 2024. The
ZECREP 2 project will run from January 2025 – December 2026 and focuses on improving the
quality of life for children with disabilities using the CBR/CBID approach. This approach operates
at local, national, and international levels, strengthening capacity-building efforts for CBR workers
and rehabilitation professionals. As part of ZECREP 2, CHSZ and its partner organizations require
training in resource mobilization and proposal writing to diversify funding sources. Additionally,
the project aims to develop resource mobilization strategies and sustainability plans to ensure longterm financial stability and service continuity.
2. Objectives of the Consultancy
The overall objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the capacity of CHSZ and its ZECREP
partner organizations in resource mobilization, proposal writing, and sustainability planning.
Specifically, the consultant will:
i. Conduct a training for CHSZ and ZECREP partner organizations on:
ii. Resource mobilization strategies (grants, partnerships, donor engagement, social
enterprises, etc.).
iii. Proposal writing for funding diversification.
iv. Best practices in donor mapping, engagement, and stewardship.
v. Financial sustainability and income-generation strategies.
vi. Develop resource mobilization strategies for CHSZ and ZECREP partner
organizations.
vii. Develop sustainability plans to ensure long-term financial stability of ZECREP
activities.

3. Scope of Work
The consultant will be expected to:
i. Assess the current resource mobilization strategies of CHSZ and its partners.
ii. Design and deliver a practical training workshop (including hands-on proposal writing
exercises).
iii. Develop tailored resource mobilization strategies for participating organizations.
iv. Develop sustainability plans that include diverse funding sources.
v. Provide mentorship and follow-up support for a period of four after the training.
4. Expected Deliverables
The consultant will deliver the following:
1. Training materials and workshop agenda before the training session.
2. A detailed training report outlining key learnings, recommendations, and next steps.
3. Resource mobilization strategies tailored for CHSZ and its partner organizations.
4. Sustainability plans for financial resilience and long-term project success.
5. Follow-up mentorship plan for continued capacity strengthening.
5. Duration and Location
The training session will be conducted in Lusaka for 3 days with 4 months of virtual follow-up
support as needed.

6. Required Qualifications and Experience
The consultant should have:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in resource mobilization, fundraising, and proposal
writing.
Proven experience in developing resource mobilization and sustainability plan for NGOs.
Strong facilitation skills and experience conducting capacity-building training.
Knowledge of donor landscape, grant mechanisms, and funding opportunities for disabilityfocused organizations.
Understanding of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)/Community-Based Inclusive
Development (CBID) approaches (preferred).
7. Consultancy Fee
The consultant will be offered a fixed-price contract to include travel and accomodation and all
the activities and deliverables listed above. CHSZ shall pay the consultant in the following stages
unless discussed otherwise:
50% upon signing of the contract
50% on submission of the final report
8. Application Process
Interested consultants should submit the following:
A technical proposal outlining their understanding of the ToR, proposed methodology, and work
plan.
A CV highlighting relevant experience.
At least two references from similar assignments.
Submission Deadline: 7th April 2025. Email Applications to: cheshirezambiajobs@yahoo.com