National Legal Aid Clinic for Women
CALL FOR FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Revision of Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual for the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women
The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women (NLACW) is a Project of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), which was established to provide affordable legal representation to women and children from marginalized social sectors. The overall objective of the NLACW is to empower women by facilitating their access to legal rights by way of legal representation, counselling, legal and human rights education as a distinct but integral part of the women’s movement.
As part of our efforts to strengthen institutional governance and ensure alignment with best practices, legal frameworks and organizational needs, we are inviting qualified and experienced consultants (individuals or firms) to submit proposals to review and revise:
The NLACW’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual;
Scope of Work
The selected consultant(s) will be expected to:
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing Human Resources Policies and HR Manuals;
Engage with relevant NLACW staff and the Board, to understand current challenges and gaps.
Benchmark against industry standards and prevailing laws
Produce revised draft of the Manual which should incorporate all relevant policies
Facilitate validation meeting with the Board and NLACW and finalise documents incorporating feedback.
Deliverables
Inception report detailing methodology and timelines
Draft revised HR Manual
Final Revised and Approved Manual
Validation Meeting Report
Develop new HR policies where necessary (e.g., remote work, inclusion & diversity, performance management);
Required Qualifications
Proven experience in Human Resource and Policy Development or review
Strong understanding of Zambian labour laws, and NGO operational context.
Other skills required
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Prior experience working with NGOs or legal aid organisations is an added advantage
Submission Guidelines
Interested consultants or firms are requested to submit:
A cover letter expressing interest;
A detailed technical and financial proposal outlining the methodology, work plan, and budget;
Company/individual profile and relevant experience;
At least 2 references from similar past assignments
CV(s) of key personnel.
All applications must reach the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Interested firms meeting the above specifications are encouraged to submit documents