The Shamba Centre for Food and Climate is pleased to invite proposals from qualified organisations or consultants on a reporting assignment for the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge (ZHP) project. The ZHP is a global initiative that mobilises private sector commitments towards ending hunger and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger). The initiative emphasises translating financial commitments into impactful investments that address food insecurity, foster sustainable agricultural practices, and build resilient food systems. 

This project aims to produce a comprehensive report assessing the progress and impact of commitments made under ZHP during the 2023/2024 period. The report will focus on tracking the conversion of pledged amounts—of at least USD 1 million per commitment—into tangible investments. Furthermore, the project will support the alignment of ZHP’s reporting framework with international standards, ensuring consistency and transparency in its reporting processes. 

The scope of this assignment includes designing efficient workflows, engaging stakeholders to define impact measurement principles, collecting and analysing relevant data, and producing actionable insights. This effort not only evaluates past performance but also lays the groundwork for future improvements in ZHP reporting, including recommendations for the 2027 reporting exercise. 

The timeline for this project spans from February to October 2025, with key deliverables structured around assessment, data collection, analysis, and final reporting phases. 

Project Summary 

The objective of this assignment is to provide a comprehensive report on the implementation of commitments made under the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge (ZHP), specifically assessing the conversion of commitments (of at least USD 1 million) into actual investments. Additionally, the project aims to advance the integration of the ZHP reporting framework with international reporting standards. 

Description of Services 

The Contractor will be responsible for the following tasks, working in close collaboration with the ZHP Coordinator and in consultation with relevant stakeholders, as identified with the ZHP Coordinator: 

1. Assessment and Design 

• Develop a workplan for the 2025 ZHP reporting exercise and design tools and workflows to collect primary data. 

• Set up and steer an “Impact Indicator Working Group” to define impact measurement principles.  

• Draft a guidance document and define 1 (or 2) key impact indicator(s) for the 2023-2024 report. 

1.1. Establish Data Workflow 

• Design of automated workflows customised to ZHP requirements, covering the pledging process (from onboarding to reporting). Components include: 

• Automated data collection workflows for users with different formats/validation needs 

•  Automated data consolidation and tracking of progress 

• Custom data visualisation to streamline mid-cycle reporting easier 

• Testing of forms, workflows, reporting features and custom set up. 

2. Data Collection and Analysis 

Present the 2025 reporting process to participating companies during a webinar, mentioning mandatory and optional reporting requirements. Companies would be invited to report in line with the KPI(s) established by the ‘Impact Indicator Working Group’. 

• Engage with reporting companies and implementing organizations to collect mandatory and optional data. Also invite non-reporting companies to submit, on a voluntary basis, stories, impact data, and multimedia materials. 

• Compile preliminary results and design data visuals based on the mandatory and data submitted by reporting companies. 

• Draft case studies, including impact data and creative storytelling, on non-reporting companies. 

3. Draft and Final Report 

• Submit a draft report to the ZHP Coordinator and relevant stakeholders for review, incorporating their feedback into a final version for publication. 

• Submit recommendations for the 2027 reporting exercise, especially on integration of ZHP reporting within international reporting standards. 

Project Timeline 

Duration: Feb -October 2025  

• February: Introduction Meeting 

• March – April: Assessment and Design including establishing data workflow 

• May – September: Data Collection and Analysis 

• October: Draft and Final Report 

Application 

The proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis, application will be closed on 14th February 2025. If you are interested, please submit technical and financial proposals to info@shambacentre.org.

About the Shamba Centre

The Shamba Centre for Food & Climate is a new not-for-profit organisation working to achieve zero hunger sustainably, by transforming food systems in their entirety. Only then can we empower small farmers and enterprises and transition food value chains towards more income equitable, gender equal, nature positive and low carbon business models. Our core strength is that we use systems thinking to identify the most impactful points to remove barriers and thus trigger system-wide change.