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Job Description

About AHDI

Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention (AHDI), formerly known as Community Based Intervention Association is a local Non-Governmental Organisation working with children with disabilities for 32 years now. In partnership with government and other organisations, AHDI provides early intervention to children with disabilities through physiotherapy and home- based education. AHDI has a holistic approach towards service delivery, guided by the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Matrix and this is in an effort to ensure sustainable and inclusive development.

Various services are currently being provided in Lusaka and Central Provinces, with a history of work in Southern and Eastern Provinces.

Vision

A Zambia where children with cerebral palsy and others with allied conditions live fulfilled lives.

Mission

Our mission is to empower children with cerebral palsy and others with allied conditions to reach their full potential by providing inclusive and quality education, quality healthcare, and support services that promote their holistic development and well-being.

AHDI is implementing a project called ‘Introducing sustainable farming to promote climate resilience among smallholder farmers,’ from August 2025 to July 2027 in Kafue District. The project is supported by International Climate Initiative, a department under GIZ. This is in an effort to compliment what Ministry of Agriculture is already implementing in the district. The effects of climate change have not spared anyone but some populations are harder hit due to their already vulnerable circumstances like disability.

Goal of the project

The goal of the project is to increase resilience and livelihoods of farmers by promoting sustainable agricultural methods, fostering their active engagement and empowerment in adapting to climate change.

The project approach is built upon four foundational pillars, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive intervention strategy delivered with technical support from relevant stakeholders through:

i) Capacity building on sustainable agricultural techniques and climate adaptation strategies

ii) Implementing climate resilient small holder farms

iii) Establishing smallholder farmer-led support groups

(iv) Weather Forecasting Resilience

2.0 OVERVIEW OF THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

AHDI seeks the services of a consultant, individual or firm, to conduct the needs assessment to identify the training needs and preferences of small holder farmers in Kafue district.

a)      Scope

The assessment (survey) will target smallholder farmers who will include women (including women with children with disabilities), youths and persons with disabilities in Chifwema and Malundu Wards of Kafue District where AHDI already provides home-based education.

b)     Overall objective of the needs assessment survey

The purpose of the survey is to establish the needs of the small holder farmers, including a gender analysis. The information gathered will also serve as baseline data and will guide implementation of the two-year project.

c)      Scope of work

The consultant or firm will be expected to undertake the following scope of work:

i) Share a work plan with AHDI

ii) Conduct a literature review on the available policies pertaining to agriculture and latest trends in the sector

iii) Conduct the survey in the 2 wards

iv) Analyze the data

v) Present draft report

vi) Validation of report

vii) Submit the final report

3.0 METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH

The methodology and approach will be determined by the consultant after reviewing the terms of reference. The survey design, sampling, data collection tools and methods, and the data analysis should be clearly outlined by the consultant. AHDI staff will be available to support the survey process from inception to finalization.

4.0 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant must be a proficient individual consultant or firm with more than 7 years experience in conducting surveys or research.

The individual consultant or lead consultant must possess a Master’s degree or PhD in Development studies or any other social science. Proven data analysis, reporting writing and communication skills.

Relevant qualities and skills include:

i) Ability to apply participatory methodologies to reviews

ii) Work experience with rural communities

iii) Experience in conducting surveys or research

iv) Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection

Applicants are expected to submit detailed proposals and curriculum vitae, with samples of survey reports they have completed so far as appendices. Fees and administrative expenses must be well itemized in the proposal.

5.0 SUPERVISION OF THE SURVEY

To ensure the successful execution of the survey, and uphold the highest standards of quality and integrity, the consultant(s) will operate under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. This supervisory arrangement will serve multiple purposes:

• Quality Assurance
• Validation of processes and outputs
• Progress Monitoring
• Decision-Making and Approvals

6.0 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Applications must be addressed to the following address:

The Executive Director

Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention

P.O Box 33038

Lusaka.

Email to: [email protected]