Terms of Reference for Ethics and Code of Conduct Manual

1.      Background:

Tell Zimbabwe Trust is implementing social
accountability programs in Masvingo and Manicaland Provinces under the
following key objectives:

• To capacitate 140 citizen
  journalists on new media reporting and civic engagement in the era
  of fake news for the promotion of citizen oversight and participation in
  development processes by May 2021. 
• To promote access to credible
  information for informed decision making by citizens on elections and
  accountability in Chiredzi, Masvingo, Manicaland’s Buhera and Mutare by
  May 2021.  
• To create platforms for youths’
  voices for dialogue and engagement between politicians and marginalized
  communities in Chiredzi, Masvingo, Manicaland’s Buhera and Mutare by
  May 2021.  

Tell Zimbabwe fully appreciates that for these objectives to be
actualized there ought to be an adhered to Ethics and a Code of Conduct that
guide the organization. It is against this background that Tell Zimbabwe Trust
seeks to hire a consult to help the organization to develop Ethics and Code of
Conduct manuals.

2.    
Purpose:

The
purpose of this assignment is the development of a comprehensive  Ethics manual and a Code of Conduct with a
view to enhancing adherence and professional conduct by Tell Zimbabwe Trust
Board and staff.

3.     Objectives:

The objectives
of this assignment are to:                                                                                       

·        
 Provide training to Tell Zimbabwe Board and
staff on Ethics and Code of Conduct

·        
To
guide Tell Zimbabwe Board and staff on how to best adhere to the Ethics and
organizational Code of Conduct

4.    
Roles and Responsibilities of Consultant:

In undertaking the above assignment,
the Consultant will be required to do the following:

4.1 Meet with management or appropriate staff for documents review

4.2. Develop training materials

4.3. Conduct training of the
Tell Zimbabwe Board and Staff

5.    
Deliverables:

a)
Training on Ethics and organizational Code of Conduct

b)
Ethics and Code of Conduct Manual

c)
Workshop Report

6. Scheduling: The assignment should be conducted within
November 2020.

Total
LOE: 10 days

7 Payment: Payment is only made after successful completion
of the task and submission of an approved Manual.

8 Role of Tell
Zimbabwe: Provide the
consultant with all the necessary documents and support.

9 Reporting:
The consultant will perform all the tasks under the general supervision of the
Tell Zimbabwe       director
 

Qualifications and Experience

10.1 All qualified
individuals with relevant experience in developing Ethics and Code of Code
Manuals are encouraged to apply.

10.2 Five
years experience in developing Ethics and Code of Code Manual.

10.3
Very strong interpersonal and communication skills

11. Application Process

Please submit an expression of interest and CV to the
director on the following e-mails: editor@tell.co.zw  Cc goldenmaunganidze37@gmail.com and kuzipap@gmail.com by 11/11/20.