Call for Applications 2024 Terms of Reference for Trainer, Zimbabwe (Contract for Consulting)

The Berghof Foundation and its local partner, Africa University, are looking for two trainers who will facilitate a Training of Trainers (ToT) for a group of insider mediators in Zimbabwe. The trainers should be experts in and have a proven track record of facilitating ToTs on mediation, with experience supporting trainings on relevant themes and skills, such as dialogue facilitation and should have a good understanding of the context of Zimbabwe and/or the Southern African region. With that knowledge and experience, the trainers will support Berghof Foundation and Africa University in training an existing pool of insider mediators in Zimbabwe, to enable them to act as multipliers and in turn train new insider mediators. The trainers will conduct this ToT from 16 to 19 September 2024 in Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Desired Attributes: Applicants shall demonstrate that they fulfill the following criteria (to be assessed based on all  supporting documents listed in Section 7: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of mediation, negotiation, dialogue, and conflict transformation, and a proven track record of working in this field for at least 5 years;
• An understanding of the socio-political contexts in Zimbabwe is desired, but not essential;
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating ToT workshops;
• Excellent training/workshop facilitation skills;
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in English.

• Strong ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently;
• Strong empathetic skills;
• Good coordination skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Professionalism, creativity, passion, and perseverance.

Duties and Responsibilities: The trainers are expected to be based in the region or have extensive experience working in Zimbabwe or the Southern African region. The duration of the service contract runs from September 1-30, 2024.The ToT should be fully contextualised and tailored to the needs of the insider mediation network. The ToT itself will take place from September 16 -19, 2024.  The trainers will receive a lump-sum honorarium of US$4 000 (Four thousand United States Dollars each). The amount is at their disposal for adequate allocation for activities to ensure the production of a high-quality product.  The amount includes preparation, development of training materials, delivery, report writing and all administration and overhead costs. The amount is subject to Zimbabwean taxation unless a valid tax clearance certificate is produced. Travel, accommodation and potential visa costs will be covered by the project’s budget and is not included in the budget.  The honorarium will be paid on the basis of the presentation of approved invoices and in two instalments. The first payment will be made upon signature of the contract (50%) and the second will be paid once the training has been implemented and a report has been submitted (50%).

How to Apply: The applicant must submit the following documents in English to Ms. Nura Detweiler at:  n.detweiler@berghof-foundation.org and djeranyama@africau.edu by 5pm CET, 11 August 2024:

• A cover letter;
• A detailed CV including a track record of previous experience and professional capacity.