Terms of Reference
Conducting survey on giving patterns in peri-urban and rural communities in Zambia

⦁ Background
The Zambian Governance Foundation (ZGF) is dedicated to strengthening local communities and civil society capacities for sustainable development. Our mission focuses on leveraging both available and untapped resources, fostering community-led development ethos, and promoting the core principles of the Shift the Power movement. Through active engagement with various stakeholders, ZGF advocates for investment in local communities and civil society organisations (CSO) initiatives, and increased community awareness about climate change and its impacts.

Over the years, ZGF has worked in peri-urban neighbourhoods in Lusaka and in rural districts such as Chisamba, Chibombo, Luangwa and Rufunsa, with a focus on community-led development, environmental sustainability, and grassroots philanthropy. These engagements have demonstrated that communities, despite limited external resources, consistently mobilise their own assets, knowledge, time, labour, and financial contributions, to support one another in times of need.

To deepen its understanding of these local giving patterns, ZGF, in collaboration with Giving Tuesday Zambia, initiated a pilot survey in Chainda, a peri-urban neighbourhood in Lusaka. The findings indicated the presence of acts of generosity and mutual aid. These insights highlighted the importance of recognising and strengthening informal systems of giving that often operate outside the traditional philanthropic frameworks.

Building on this momentum, ZGF aims to conduct a follow-up survey in Chawama, George, Nyankanga in Chisamba district and Masebela in Chibombo district, to document and compare giving practices across different geographic and socio-economic settings.

To aid with the survey, ZGF is seeking a qualified consultant to lead in the fieldwork, manage data collection processes and compile a comprehensive dataset and analysis from the four communities.

⦁ Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for developing a Position Paper that:
⦁ Review and refine data collection tools
⦁ Coordinate and conduct field visits in the two urban and two rural communities
⦁ Carry out surveys through key informant interviews or household surveys
⦁ Ensure ethical data collection practices, informed consent, and data security
⦁ Clean and organize quantitative data for analysis (e.g. using Excel or SPSS)
⦁ Submit a comprehensive dataset with a short findings report that includes an overview of community dynamics, giving patterns, and a preliminary comparison of urban vs rural trends
⦁ Submit a draft data report with annexes

⦁ Objective
The main objective of this assignment is to understand and document local giving practices in Zambian communities, with a focus on how individuals/groups mobilise resources, offer support, and engage in acts of generosity and solidarity, particularly in peri-urban and rural settings.

⦁ Expected Outputs
The consultant is expected to;
⦁ Conduct 4 field visits to analyse giving patterns in prescribed communities
⦁ Provide a draft report of findings

⦁ Duration
The assignment shall commence no later than 23 June 2025 to 02 July 2025. The total number of input days for this assignment is ten (10) working days.  
⦁ Required Competencies and expertise (qualifications)
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and expertise:
⦁ Proven expertise in qualitative and quantitative data analysis
⦁ Strong understanding of Zambian cultural and community contexts, including rural-urban dynamics
⦁ Execellent communication, facilitation and report-writing skills
⦁ Ability to put together research findings into clear, accessible language.

Submission of Proposals: Interested consultants are invited to submit their proposals, including their approach, work plan, and relevant experience, before 18th June, 2025 as the application deadline. You may send your applications to info@zgf.org.zm