Development of a Policy Brief on the Revitalisation of Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOTs) / Community Economic Empowerment Trusts (CEETs)
Consultancy, Research Jobs
- Silveira House Jesuit Social …
- Expires 20 Feb 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Location: Harare / National
Deadline: 20 February 2026
Type: Short-Term Consultancy (4 weeks)
Remuneration: Negotiable
1. Background
Silveira House (SH) seeks to collaborate with the Government of Zimbabwe on the revitalisation of
Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOTs), now referred to as Community Economic Empowerment
Trusts (CEETs). The Government is in the process of developing a new policy framework to guide the
operation, governance, and sustainability of CEETs. Recent engagements with stakeholders have
highlighted gaps in consultation and uncertainty in policy direction. SH seeks to contribute to the
ongoing policy development process through a policy brief informed by a desk study and structured
evidence generating consultations with selected CSOTs.
Duties and Responsibilities
2. Purpose of the Consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to:
1. Conduct a comprehensive desk review of the current and previous policy and regulatory
frameworks governing CSOTs/CEETs.
2. Analyse institutional, governance, fiscal, and operational challenges affecting CSOT
performance.
3. 4. Synthesize evidence from literature and stakeholder consultations.
Produce a high-quality policy brief with practical and actionable recommendations for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
3. Objectives
The specific objectives are:
• To assess strengths and weaknesses of the existing CSOT framework.
• To analyse lessons learned from functioning, partially functioning, and non-functioning CSOTs.
• To benchmark Zimbabwe’s experience against regional and global community ownership and
benefit-sharing models.
• To generate policy options for governance, accountability, transparency, and operational
sustainability.
• To develop a concise policy brief aligned to Government of Zimbabwe policy presentation
standards.
4. Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:
4.1 Desk Review
• Review legal instruments, statutory provisions, Cabinet resolutions, and policy documents
governing CSOTs/CEETs.
• Review previous evaluation reports, academic literature, and development partner analyses.
• Examine governance structures, funding models, dividend mechanisms, and accountability
systems.
• Conduct comparative analysis of community benefit-sharing frameworks in selected SADC
countries.
4.2 Field Consultations
Support and technically guide consultative meetings with CSOTs in:
• Zvishavane
• Gwanda
• Tongogara
• Mhondoro-Ngezi
• Marange-Zimunya
The consultant will:
• Develop consultation tools (discussion guides, analytical templates).
• Analyse field reports and synthesise stakeholder inputs.
• Identify cross-cutting governance, legal, fiscal, and institutional challenges.
• Distil stakeholder-informed reform proposals.
4.3 Drafting of Policy Brief
The consultant will draft a policy brief that:
• Clearly articulates the policy problem.
• Summarises key evidence and findings.
• Presents policy options with comparative analysis.
• Recommends specific reforms.
• Aligns with Government policy drafting conventions.
The brief should be concise (10 pages maximum), technically sound, and decision oriented.
4.4 Peer Review and Finalisation
• Incorporate peer review comments.
• Ensure policy coherence and clarity
5. Deliverables
Inception Report (methodology, work plan)
Desk Review Report
Field Consultation Analytical Report
Draft Policy Brief
Final Policy Brief (post peer review)
6. Methodology
The consultant is expected to apply:
• Qualitative policy analysis
• Institutional and governance analysis
• Comparative policy benchmarking
• Stakeholder analysis
• Political economy analysis
The approach must ensure analytical rigor, neutrality, and production of evidence-based
recommendations.
7. Duration of Assignment
The consultancy is expected to be conducted over a period of 4 weeks from the date of contract signature.
Qualifications and Experience
8. Required Qualifications and Experience
The consultant should have:
• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Law, Economics, Governance, or
related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in policy analysis and institutional reform.
• Proven experience in drafting policy briefs.
• Strong understanding of Zimbabwe’s mining governance, decentralisation, and community
benefit-sharing frameworks.
• Demonstrated analytical and report writing skills.
How to Apply
7. Application Procedure
Interested consultants or firms should submit as one document the following:
1. A technical proposal (understanding of assignment, methodology, work plan and budget).
2. CV(s) or company profile highlighting relevant experience.
Applications should be submitted by email to recruitment@silveirahouse.org.zw with the subject
line:
“Expression of Interest – CSOTs Policy Brief.”
Deadline for submission: 20 February 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
8. Download Full Terms of Reference (TOR)
Access the complete Terms of Reference here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uuHCg3wpoPL4eNaABS1FXXV1mZpf_vTa/edit?usp=sharing
&ouid=112818790945529645994&rtpof=true&sd=tru
