Open Call for Proposals for Local CSOs in Zimbabwe to become Implementing Partners in the Civil Peace Service Programme administered by Weltfriedensdienst e.V. (WFD)
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- WFD - Weltfriedensdienst Asso…
- Expires 27 Mar 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Weltfriedensdienst e.V. (WFD) is a politically and religiously independent non-profit
organisation with its head office in Germany (since 1959) and a regional office in Harare,
Zimbabwe (since 1991). We work through local partner organisations and are dedicated to
strengthen initiatives to resolve conflicts non-violently, to establish food security and natural
resource sustainability, and to protect human rights.
WFD is an implementing agency of the Civil Peace Service (CPS), which is a programme
aimed at preventing violence and promoting peace in crisis zones and conflict regions. It strives to build a world in which conflicts are resolved without resorting to violence. The CPS is funded by the German Government through the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). CPS advisors seconded by WFD to our local CPS partner organisations
support the organisations on the ground in their commitment for dialogue and peace on a long-
term basis. For more information visit ziviler-friedensdienst.org/en.
We are pleased to announce this Open Call for Proposals to identify dedicated, authentic partner
organisations of integrity in the field of peacebuilding, who are interested and suitable to operate
within the framework the CPS Programme, and who have exciting and relevant project
proposals to offer. Weltfriedensdienst e.V. (WFD) has applied to BMZ for a new programme of
the Civil Peace Service in Zimbabwe. The programme, if approved, is expected to commence on
1st of January 2027 with a duration of 36 months (2027-2029). The new CPS Programme is a
continuation of previous programmes and aims to strengthen communities for the constructive
handling of natural resource conflicts and peacebuilding. It will focus on community cohesion, land and natural resource conflict transformation, environmental peace building and human rights advocacy to promote trust-building, tolerance and social participation.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Qualifications and Experience
Application requirements and process
1. Eligibility
We welcome applications from local NGOs / CSOs who
• at the time of application are a lawful entity and are registered (or in the process of
registering) for their operation and interventions according to Zimbabwean law
• have at least 3 years’ experience in implementing environmental peacebuilding
initiatives
• can prove functioning and credible management and financial oversight in handling
public funds
• are interested in working with a technical CPS advisor seconded by WFD
• are interested and able to work within the ethical, thematic, and societal framework of
the CPS Programme (see Call for Proposals WFD CPS ZWE_Annex 1)
• can offer a well-planned, coherent, convincing, and preferably innovative project (incl.
detailed budget) within the framework of the CPS Programme.
2. Grant Description
WFD intends to select five local implementing partners for the CPS Programme which will
likely start in January 2027. Generally, CPS projects are planned for a duration of 3 years
with a grant size of 50.000 - 100.000 Euro per year and per implementing partner
organisation. Contracts will be renewed annually based on successful implementation of the
project. The grant covers costs incurred for the implementation of the approved project,
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a) b) c) including local project personnel, investments, project running costs, travelling of local
personnel and activities to be implemented. The budget is to reflect value for money for its
beneficiaries. Institutional funding is not possible under this grant. Resources shared with
other donors (e.g. personnel, infrastructure, running costs) need to reflect shared budget
allocations between donors. For more detail see Call for Proposals WFD CPS
ZWE_Template 5_Budget.
How to Apply
3. Time Frame for Proposal Submission
Submissions will be accepted until 27th of March 2026, 23:59 hrs (CAT).
4. Submission and Selection Process
Download the CPS Application Documents here.
Carefully review the objectives of our CPS Programme, application requirements and
your organisation’s capability and eligibility to become a CPS partner.
Submit your complete application in one zip file by email to harare-coordinator@wfd.de,
reference “WFD CPS Project Application_Name of Organisation”
. Kindly note
disqualifying criteria: Any application that
• is incomplete
• is not submitted via the above stated email-address
• is received after 27th of March 2026, 23:59 hrs (CAT)
• does not adhere to the outlined format
• is not in line with the outcomes of the CPS Programme
will not be considered and not be responded to.
All other organisations submitting successful and unsuccessful funding proposals will be
notified by email.
Submissions will be reviewed to check that eligibility criteria are met and that the
proposed project fits within priorities of the CPS programme. Shortlisted candidates will
be notified by Friday, 8th of May 2026.
Interviews/visits, due diligence and organisational capacity assessment with shortlisted
candidates will be conducted until Friday, 24th of July 2026. Aspects like reliable and pro-
active communication, self-drive, motivation and team culture play a significant role in the
assessment.
Successful candidates will be notified by Friday, 31st of July 2026 and will proceed to the
grant contracting stages of the application process.
Onboarding sessions will be held to discuss details of the project documents as well as
the Terms of Reference for a future CPS advisor in line with the capacity building
requirements of the organisation. This process should be completed before the official
start of the programme. The CPS advisor is going to be recruited and administered by
WFD in consultation with the partner organisation.
Finance training, report writing training & Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation training will
be provided to selected partner organisations at the beginning of the programme.
5. Documents to be submitted
d) e) f) g) h) I. II. Template 1: Expression of Interest (EoI)
Template 2: Organisational Background (including registration document and
organisational strategic plan)
III. Template 3: Logical Framework
IV. Template 4: Project Proposal
V. Template 5: Budget
Please submit any questions concerning this call via email to harare-coordinator@wfd.de
