Who is Natural Justice?

Natural Justice is a pan African nonprofit organization. We are lawyers for communities and the environment. Founded in 2007, we work across more than ten African countries through regional hubs in Cape Town, Nairobi and Dakar. We support Indigenous Peoples and local communities to know, use and shape the law, combining legal empowerment, strategic litigation, rights based conservation and movement building to protect ecosystems, secure customary tenure and defend environmental and land rights.

Natural Justice is seeking Accredited Training Providers to provide training to its Southern Africa Hub for staff based in South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique.

Natural Justice requires training on Diversity and Inclusion for 20 people.

• Introduction and background

Natural Justice (NJ) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace. As part of our ongoing organisational development, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Diversity and Inclusion (DI) Trainer/Consultant. The objective is to equip our staff and leadership with the knowledge, tools, and behaviours necessary to embed DI into our core values, daily operations, and service delivery.

• Objectives of the DI training

The primary aim of this consultancy is to design and deliver a targeted DI training programme that:

• Create a shared understanding of DI principles, terminology, and workplace relevance.
• Identify and mitigate unconscious biases in recruitment, team management, and daily interactions.
• Provide actionable strategies for inclusive leadership, allyship, and effective collaboration.
• Establish baseline metrics for measuring future DI progress within the organisation.

• Scope of Work (SOW)

The appointed trainer will be required to execute the following phases and tasks:

• Assess NJ’s current understanding of diversity and inclusion.
• Identify learning gaps and training requirements.
• Design a training manual tailored to the organization and workforce.
• Ensure content complies with legislation and NJ policies.

• Key deliverables

The consultant will be expected to deliver training as follows:

• Facilitate interactive training sessions virtually
• Understanding diversity and inclusion
• Unconscious bias
• Respect and Workplace Culture
• Equality and Equity
• Cultural Awareness and sensitivity
• Effective Communication across diverse teams

• Timeline and duration

The assignment is expected to commence and finish in October 2026. A detailed work plan will be agreed upon contract signature.

• Consultant profile and requirements

The ideal trainer/firm should possess the following qualifications:

• Expertise: Deep understanding of adult learning methodologies, change management, and human resources best practices.
• Skills: Exceptional facilitation and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive topics constructively.
• Reputation: Proven track record of successful training implementations, supported by at least 2 verifiable client references.

7. Budget and payment terms

The total financial proposal must include all professional fees, travel, material development, and administrative costs. Payments will be made in installments based on the successful completion of deliverables, verified against a mutually agreed project plan:

• 50%: Upon approval of the training plan and materials.
• 50%: Upon completion of all training sessions, certificates of attendance received and final outcomes report.
• Banking details

Please e-mail your application to nomvuzo@naturaljustice.org with the Training title you will be providing in the subject line by not later than 25 September 2026 at 17h00.