Policy and GESI Barrier Analysis Consultancy

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.   Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all. 

SNV Zimbabwe seeks to engage an individual or entity consultant for the role of Policy and GESI Barrier Analysis.

SNV Zimbabwe, with funding support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Embassy of Sweden in Harare, is implementing Phase II of the Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship project (YEE) Project. The project aims to enhance the livelihoods and future prospects of 13,000 out-of-school youth (at least 50% of whom are young women) by promoting green employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in agri-food systems, renewable energy, and other emerging sectors.

The YEE project adopts a Pull-Match-Push-Enable framework, strategically integrating private sector actors, service providers, and public institutions to promote sustainable youth employment pathways. Despite progress, youth unemployment and underemployment remain significant challenges, especially for young women who face intersecting Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) barriers. While national and local policies exist to address these issues, the effectiveness, uptake, and implementation at the local level remain uneven. SNV therefore, seek to engage one (1) Policy and GESI Barriers Analysis consultant to conduct a comprehensive policy (both national and localized) and barrier analysis across 8 districts, identifying actionable policy entry pathways and institutional gaps for more inclusive youth economic empowerment.

For detailed terms of reference please refer to the following link - Request for Proposal & Terms of Reference

Advanced degree in public policy, Economics, Law, development studies or a related field.

Proven experience in:

• Policy and legislative analysis
• Youth employment and entrepreneurship programming
• Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) frameworks
• Demonstrated experience working with Zimbabwe’s national and local governance systems.
• Strong stakeholder networks and relationships at national and sub-national levels
• Strong facilitation, data analysis, and reporting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English- knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.

How to Apply If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, please follow the instructions below.

Proposal shall be submitted to [email protected]  by 23:59am on 26 April 2026. Proposals must be submitted in two separate emails – one containing the Technical Proposal and a separate one containing the Financial Proposal. Emails must be titled in the subject line as follows:

1.  YEE/SIDA-GESI/IC03- Technical Proposal (insert name of entity/individual bidding)
2.  YEE/SIDA-GESI/IC03 Financial Proposal (insert name of entity/individual bidding)

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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