Deadline: 24 December 2020

Time Frame: 1 Month

Reports to: Research Officer

Introduction and background

Urban and peri-urban land management remains a challenge in Zimbabwe with increasing cases of corruption involving organized syndicates in the form of housing cooperatives. The increased demand for urban and peri-urban land across the country has been driven by multiple factors including high rates of urbanization, increased rural-urban migration, urban population growth and challenges in housing provisions post-independence. With increased demand for land, Zimbabwe has witnessed multiple cases of corruption as a resultant of weak land governance systems. Also, there has been a rise of land-based conflicts in the urban areas and peri-urban areas.

A local organisation intends to advocate for a transparent urban and peri-urban management governance system. To achieve this end, the organisation seeks the services of a consultant to examine the emerging patterns, scope, scale and impacts of land-based corruption in the urban and peri-urban areas.

Objectives

The objectives of the research are: To gather perceptions regarding the state of urban and peri-urban land governance in Zimbabwe; To analyse the emerging patterns, scope, scale and impacts of land-based corruption; To review key legislation in land management and identify gaps and weaknesses.

Expectations

In consultation with the organization’s research team, develop a detailed and precise research methodology and conceptual framework; Conduct a thorough literature review on corruption and urban land sector governance; Develop data collection tools relevant to the research study.; Present his / her approach to the study during the Consultative Workshop on the study; Incorporate comments and suggestions from stakeholders from the Consultative Workshop into his/ her methodological approach; Collect and analyse data relevant to Urban/ Peri-Urban land governance; Produce a well-written and comprehensive research report based on the outcomes of the study. The report should also present an objective analysis of the findings, considering comments and inputs from the organization and other relevant experts. Further, the report should provide sound and solid recommendations considering the research findings.; Present the research findings and recommendations at the Validation Workshop and Final Launch of the Report

Deliverables

Submission of periodic progress reports as agreed in the contract.; A well-written and comprehensive research report; The consultant is also expected to present the research findings and recommendations at the Validation Workshop and Final Launch of the Report.

Scheduling

The assignment is scheduled to run for ONE month from the date of awarding of the contract.

Payment

Payments by the organization are delivery-based. Any deliverable not meeting the required specifications will have to be reworked and resubmitted at no additional cost to the organization. The proposed payment schedule for this assignment is upon submission of progress reports on completed tasks, outlined against planned outputs. Based on the report and satisfactory performance, payments will be approved by the Executive Director.

Role of the local Organisation

The organization through its research team will work together with the consultant on this assignment. The organization will also avail all the necessary documentation and information required for the execution of the assignment and review the draft report.

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced university degree (MA or PhD) in social sciences preferably Social Work, Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Governance, Project Management or any other relevant subjects.; Minimum five years of work experience in the areas of humanitarian issues or aid, social welfare, and anti-corruption related issues.; Demonstrated knowledge and experience in undertaking research studies, both quantitative and qualitative, especially in the areas of governance; Knowledge of Zimbabwe’s socio-political and cultural contexts is an added advantage.; Excellent English language skills and ability to write clear and compelling content for a wide variety of audiences.; Ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver the outputs with high quality.; Ability to meet deadlines.