Call for Expression of Interest: End of Programme Evaluation

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST COMBINED END-OF-PROGRAMME EVALUATION OF THE COALITION AGAINST RAMPANT CORRUPTION (CARC) 2018-2024 AND STRENGTHENING ANTI-CORRUPTION FRAMEWORKS FOR RESPONSIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE (SAFRAG) 2025-2026 1. ABOUT TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL ZIMBABWE Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI Zimbabwe) is a non-profit, non-partisan and systems-oriented national chapter of the Transparency International movement. Established in 1996 and accredited as a national chapter in 2001, TI Zimbabwe works to prevent and combat corruption and promote transparency, accountability, integrity, citizen participation and good governance in Zimbabwe. TI Zimbabwe works through engagement, consultation, research, advocacy, coalition building, capacity strengthening and citizen participation to address systemic corruption and strengthen institutions and processes that promote accountable governance. The organisation's programming is informed by evidence, learning and reflection, with a focus on translating research and programme evidence into policy and institutional reforms. The combined evaluation of the CARC and SAFRAG programmes is therefore intended to generate evidence and learning that will inform TI Zimbabwe's current strategic direction, future programming and resource mobilisation. 2. BACKGROUND AND PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Corruption remains one of Zimbabwe's most persistent governance and development challenges. It weakens public institutions, slows economic development, limits access to justice and to quality public services, undermines human rights and the governance of natural resources, and erodes public confidence in democratic institutions. Between 2018 and 2026, TI Z implemented two successive programmes supported by the Embassy of Sweden/Sida. These were the Coalition Against Rampant Corruption (CARC) Programme (2018-2024) and the Strengthening Anti-Corruption Frameworks for Responsive and Accountable Governance in Zimbabwe (SAFRAG) Programme (2025-2026). The evaluation will treat the two programmes as distinct but connected phases of TI Zimbabwe's engagement. It will look closely at how far SAFRAG built on the results, lessons and strategic shifts that came out of CARC. 2.1 Context of the Coalition Against Rampant Corruption (CARC), 2018-2024 The CARC programme sought to address systemic corruption in Zimbabwe through strengthening anti-corruption frameworks, institutions, public participation and accountability mechanisms. During the CARC implementation period, TI Z contributed to a number of national-level processes. These included the development and implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS I), engagement with Parliament on anti-corruption legislation and implementation of UNCAC, capacity strengthening within the justice sector, advocacy on whistleblower protection and money-laundering legislation and improved coordination among anti-corruption institutions. The programme also contributed to public engagement and advocacy, youth participation and gender-responsive approaches to anti-corruption programming. CARC generated a number of important lessons for subsequent programming. These included the need for stronger multi-stakeholder coordination, strengthened institutional independence and capacity, comprehensive legal reform, improved protection for whistleblowers, greater public confidence in corruption-reporting mechanisms, enhanced justice-sector integrity, meaningful youth participation, greater inclusion of vulnerable groups and stronger localized engagement.These lessons informed the design and implementation of SAFRAG. 2.2 context of the Strengthening Anti-Corruption Frameworks for Responsive and Accountable Governance (SAFRAG), 2025-2026 SAFRAG was implemented as a continuation and adaptation of TI Z's anti-corruption programming and forms part of the organisation's Strategic Plan 2024-2028, Holding Power to Account: Towards a Corruption-Free Zimbabwe. The programme addressed key governance challenges through interventions under the following broad thematic areas: political and electoral integrity; judicial integrity and transparency; natural resource governance; business integrity, responsible business conduct and human rights; and illicit financial flows and fiscal transparency. The evaluation will assess SAFRAG both as a programme in its own right and in terms of its contribution to, and evolution from, the work undertaken under CARC. 3. PURPOSE OF THE EVALUATION The purpose of the evaluation is to undertake a comprehensive and independent assessment of the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of TI Zimbabwe's anti-corruption programming implemented under CARC (2018-2024) and SAFRAG (2025-2026). The evaluation will assess the extent to which the two programmes achieved their intended results, contributed to policy, legislative and institutional change, strengthened TI Zimbabwe and its partners, and generated sustainable improvements in anti-corruption governance. The evaluation will also examine the continuity and evolution between CARC and SAFRAG, including how lessons from CARC informed SAFRAG's design and implementation, what was retained, adapted or discontinued, and what additional changes or results emerged during the SAFRAG period. The evaluation should generate practical, evidence-based recommendations and lessons to strengthen TI Zimbabwe's future programming, organisational strategy, advocacy, monitoring, evaluation and learning, partnerships and resource mobilisation. 4. OBJECTIVES OF THE EVALUATION The evaluation will seek to: Assess the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency (including value for money), impact and sustainability of CARC and SAFRAG, including intended and unintended results and the factors that shaped performance. Assess the programmes' contribution to changes in anti-corruption policy, legislation, institutional practice and accountability mechanisms, including TI Z's influence on national anti-corruption processes. Assess changes in the capacity, knowledge, attitudes and practices of stakeholders and citizens to prevent, report and respond to corruption, and in citizen participation, especially of women, youth and marginalised groups. Examine how far SAFRAG built on CARC's achievements and lessons, and identify lessons and opportunities to inform TI Z's future programming and strategy. 5. METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE OF WORK The evaluation should adopt a mixed-methods, participatory and contribution-focused approach, recognising that policy and governance outcomes are influenced by multiple actors and contextual factors. The evaluator is expected to develop a detailed methodology during the inception phase. 6. DELIVERABLES The consultant/evaluation team will be expected to produce the following deliverables: Inception Reportwithin seven (7) days of contract signing, setting out the evaluation methodology, evaluation matrix, sampling approach, stakeholder engagement plan, work plan and data-collection tools. Evaluation Data Collection Tools, including interview guides, FGD guides and any relevant assessment instruments. Draft Combined Evaluation Report, covering both CARC (2018-2024) and SAFRAG (2025-2026), of not more than approximately 40 pages excluding annexes. CARC-SAFRAG Comparative/Learning Matrix, highlighting achievements, lessons, adaptations, continuity and gaps between the two implementation periods. Final Evaluation Report, incorporating feedback from TI Z and other relevant stakeholders. Presentation of Findingsto the TI Z Secretariat and/or Board, as may be agreed. 7. TIMEFRAME AND MANAGEMENT The assignment is expected to require approximately 15 working days during November -December 2026. The consultant/s will work closely with designated TI Z focal persons and will be provided with relevant programme documentation and reasonable access to staff and stakeholders. The evaluation must adhere t How to apply Interested consultants/evaluation teams should submit the expression of interest with detailed budget, methodology, workplan and CVs with contactable references to the following to tiz@tizim.org on or before 20th of November 2026. For more details see full terms of the consultancy follow the LINK.