Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia II (Замбия - Тендер #68367843)

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

• Project ID

P507971

• Project Title

Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia II

• Country

Zambia

• Notice No

OP00406955

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

ZM-MGEE-511645-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Nov 06, 2025 17:00

• Published Date

Nov 06, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Green Economy and Enviroment

• Name

John Katongo Banda

• Address

Corner of John Mbita and Nationalist Roads P.O BOX 30147 Lusaka Zambia

• City

• Province/State

Zambia

• Postal Code

• Country

Zambia

• Phone

0955991370

• Email

jbkatongo@yahoo.co.uk

• Website

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT

TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT

(TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971

The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) has received financing from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) II Project, and therefore intends to apply part of the funds towards the procurement of Individual Consultancy Services. The TRALARD II Project will be implemented over a 5-year period from January, 2026 to December, 2030 and will cover 32 districts; four (4) on the Copperbelt, five (5) in Luapula, eight (8) in Muchinga, five (5) in Northern and ten (10) in Southern provinces of Zambia. The TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia’s 2030 goal of becoming a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive economy. The TRALARD II Project will support the implementation of a jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) in Muchinga Province to act as an umbrella program that will leverage resources from TRALARD II and other relevant initiatives to attract emission reductions payments from carbon markets to generate additional financing that can be re-invested in the landscape to improve rural livelihood. This is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program – Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).

The Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:

• DEPUTY COORDINATOR – EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM (ERP) – PPIU Chinsali, Muchinga Province

JOB PURPOSE:

The Deputy Coordinator (ERP) will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the activities of the Muchinga Province Jurisdictional Emissions Reduction Programme to ensure activities and broader development of the ERP are implemented in accordance with the SCALE Grant Agreement and in compliance with government and IDA guidelines and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in Muchinga to optimize the role of the ERP as an umbrella program for emission reductions across the province;
• Coordinate ERP Readiness and capacity building process ensure day to day management of the ERP readiness through close coordination with staff and other key stakeholders;
• Prepare, implement and report on annual activity plan and implementation progress reports of ERP;
• Oversee the compliance and alignment of ERP-related activities with the project’s instruments and frameworks in liaison with the PPOO;
• Manage activities being implemented by agencies and consultants, and in liaison with the Steering Committee and Technical Working Group, provide support to ensure synergies and benchmarks are achievable;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the ERP benefit sharing plan in collaboration with partners and stakeholders, and overseeing the production of emission reductions monitoring reports in collaboration with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) and other implementing partners;
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• A minimum of Master’s degree or equivalent in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental science, Climate Change, Engineering, Environment and Development or related fields;
• Climate Science and Policy: Understanding of climate change science, international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and national/regional policies such as the Carbon Market Framework;
• Knowledge in Carbon Accounting of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies such as IPCC guidelines and emission factors;
• Specific knowledge of the ART-TREES, VCS Program requirements is an added advantage;
• A minimum of 8 years of professional or equivalent experience in development, and project / program management with at least 5 years in a management role;
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with carbon projects, including an affinity with accreditation programs and standards for both the compliance and voluntary markets;
• Experience in MDB project implementation in Zambia, and understanding of government and World Bank functioning. Regional experience in project implementation is an asset;
• Experience in multi-level coordination and ability to work in teams, as well as in complex environments;
• Proven ability to plan, organize and effectively implement activities and high-level platforms such as steering committees;
• Good communications skills, including fluency in English;
• Experience in dialogue processes between Government and civil society, and on consensus building; and
• Knowledge of sustainable landscapes projects, REDD+, carbon markets and climate change is an asset.

• ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST – NPCU Lusaka

JOB PURPOSE:

The Environmental Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead the implementation of environmental dimensions of the ESCP including coordination of environmental risk management across all project activities;
• Provide technical support on environmental risk management to the PIUs, implementing partners, Consultants, Contractors, and other entities involved with the project;
• Ensure that project activities are aligned with the national environmental policy and regulatory frameworks in accordance with the ESCP, and to contribute to the environmental framework of the Annual Workplan and Budget (AWPB);
• Organize and contribute to project implementation support missions, and undertaking regular site compliance monitoring of subproject activities and infrastructure developments;
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on the performance and functioning of the Environmental, stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanism(s); ESMF, and any site specific ESMPs activities, and monthly reports to the Bank on request or annex to the project report;
• Prepare of the ESMPs and ESIAs, and ensure they are incorporated as part of the respective bidding documents, implemented and updated throughout Project implementation;
• Initiate SESA preparation during ERP design and finalize, disclose, and adopt it before commencement of ERP implementation;
• Prepare, implement and manage the Occupation Health and Safety (OHS) and Waste Management (WMP) plans throughout the project implementation period, and apply site specific measures prior to implementation of any infrastructure dependance on dam performance;
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environment Engineering, Natural Resources Management, or closely related discipline from a recognised university;
• At least eight (8) years’ experience in a similar assignment on a public or donor funded projects;
• At least three (3) years’ experience at as Environmental Specialist at senior management level preferably on a public infrastructure project;
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge of the World Bank policies on Environmental and Social Standards;
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge of the GRZ policies and legislation on environmental management;
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge in applying the standards environmental risk management tools in Zambia and working with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA);
• Demonstrated experience as a trainer, conducting workshops, technical advice on environmental issues; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• GEO SPARTIAL SPECIALIST – NPCU Lusaka

JOB PURPOSE:

The Geospatial Specialist will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for the acquisition, analysis, management, and visualization of geospatial data, and delivering high-quality maps, spatial products, and other digital tools that directly inform planning, decision-making, monitoring and evaluation for TRALARD II project interventions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Geospatial data management and analysis to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting;
• Planning and support towards district, ward, and village-level land use plans;
• Monitoring, Evaluation and reporting through developing and tracking geospatial indicators that will inform the TRALARD II results framework and providing geospatial inputs into progress reports for GRZ, World Bank, and development partners;
• Collaborate with relevant government institutions to harmonize all relevant GIS data; and
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• Master’s degree or higher in Geospatial Sciences, Geoinformatics or GIS and Remote Sensing, with knowledge of spatial planning, urban and regional planning, geography, or environmental science;
• At least 8 years of professional experience in applying GIS and remote sensing in natural resource management, watershed and land use planning, forestry, water resources management, urban planning, etc.;
• Demonstrated experience with spatial planning, land use mapping, or watershed management in development projects;
• Proven track record of supporting monitoring and evaluation with geospatial indicators;
• Experience working with government and local government institutions including community-based organizations;
• Proficiency in GIS software (Python, R, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, or similar);
• Strong skills in remote sensing (image classification, change detection), and spatial modelling; and
• Familiarity with World Bank or donor-funded projects will be an added advantage.

• MEASUREMENT, REPORTING AND VERIFICATION (MRV) SPECIALIST – PPIU Chinsali, Muchinga Province

JOB PURPOSE:

The MRV Specialist report to the Deputy National Coordinator – ERP, and will be responsible for overseeing the activities related to the operationalization of MRV systems to ensure these activities produce the results specified in the project document.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Work as a focal point for inquiries regarding national MRV systems and provide guidance on MRV outputs;
• Work closely with sector leads and all key stakeholders in developing and maintaining the MRV systems, standard operating procedures and sampling frameworks;
• Coordinate data collection at the district and chiefdom level for relevant sectors (like agriculture and Forestry);
• Work with sector-lead institution officers to deliver high-quality data and calculations required as input for producing the monitoring reports and associated documents, and ensure enforcement of quality control in the data collection and the production of the documents;
• As part of the independent verification of the monitoring reports, to oversee and coordinate the response to the finding and any changes needed to the monitoring reports and the associated documents;
• Coordinate the data collection needed for the implementation of the Benefit Sharing Plan and determine the share of the different beneficiaries based on performance in the delivery of ERs;
• Lead the formulation of annual/multi-year work plan for MRV-related activities in consultation with sector lead institution and other relevant stakeholders and compile reports on MRV progress to the PIU an NPCU; and
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• Degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, biogeochemistry, GIS or remote sensing, Development Economics/Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Management, Agriculture and related qualifications. Coursework in GIS analysis, remote sensing, and tropical forest systems may also be considered;
• A Master’s Degree in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, biogeochemistry, GIS or remote sensing, Development Economics/Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Management, Agriculture and related qualifications will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with carbon projects, including an affinity with accreditation programs and standards for both the compliance and voluntary markets;
• Direct experience with IPCCC guidelines and/or carbon development work and methodologies for AFOLU projects including understanding of terrestrial carbon quantification; In-depth knowledge of AFOLU market standards, guidelines, and protocols. Knowledge of the ART-TREES and VCS program requirements is an added advantage;
• Experience with approaches for analysing remote sensing images, biomass inventories in forest systems and GIS;
• Work experience with any other donor-funded projects, including the World Bank would be an added advantage;
• Experience in technical report writing and presentation;
• Experience in livelihood and community-driven development work is a plus;
• Experience and ability to work efficiently within a matrix reporting environment; and
• Relevant work experience in Muchinga Province would be an added advantage.

• NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NRM) SPECIALIST – NPCU, Lusaka

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JOB PURPOSE:

The NRM Specialist will be based at NPCU in Lusaka and will report to the National Coordinator. He or She will take lead in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable management, natural resource management, and sustainable watershed management activities under TRALARD II Project, including support to Muchinga’s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead and provide technical guidance for all activities related to the application of the landscape approach, with the goal of maximizing TRALARD II investments;
• Lead and provide oversight towards the preparation and implementation of land use planning investments including the review and preparation of integrated district and ward development plans under the TRALARD II;
• Facilitate and support the integration of NRM strategies in Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP) of Muchinga jurisdictional ERP under the REDD+ framework in liaising with all-key line Ministries and carbon finance partners;
• Monitor and report on the development and application of NRM and ERP monitoring indicators which includes conducting field assessments, prepare quarterly technical reports and supporting environmental audits and contribution to ESMP updates;
• Liaise with relevant government institutions to ensure integration of the NRM and ERP into Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), and stakeholder engagement plan;
• Contribute to knowledge exchange and documentation of best practices, and assist in development of national policies, programs and legal frameworks that promote sustainable resource use and conservation; and
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• Advanced university degree (Masters or higher level) in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management, Forestry, Land and Water Management, Agriculture, Rural Development, Disaster Risk Management, Climate change or other related subjects;
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in NRM programming and climate change adaptation and mitigation, preferably in donor-funded or community-based projects;
• Knowledge of specific natural resource management such as forest management, water resource management and biodiversity conservation;
• Familiarity with REDD+ frameworks and emissions reduction methodologies;
• Strong understanding of Zambian environmental laws, World Bank ESF, and climate resilience frameworks;
• Proven ability to build partnerships and engage effectively with diverse groups including rural communities, traditional leaders, and multi-sectoral teams;
• Extensive knowledge of government/public sector policies, plans and strategies;
• Knowledge of international and regional best practice in community based natural resources management;
• Experience with preparation and management of externally funded projects would be an added advantage;
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, dissemination, communication (national, local, customary authorities, private sector) is an advantage; and
• Willingness to travel and dedicate extensive time in Northern, Muchinga, Luapula. Southern and Copperbelt Provinces of Zambia.

• PROVINCIAL PROJECT OPERATIONS OFFICER (PPOO) – PPIU Choma, Southern Province

JOB PURPOSE

The PPOO will report to the National Coordinator, and will be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation in the province eligible districts produces the results specified in the Project Documents.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• General Project Management through; coordinating and providing overall guidance to project staff, implementing agencies and other key stakeholders to support and report achievement of annual targets to Provincial Administration and NPCU;
• Coordinate and collaborate with all stakeholders to reducing deforestation by addressing the drivers of deforestation, and ensure successful completion of project deliverables;
• Monitor external partners of the project and supervising the implementation of all project cycle activities;
• Prepare and submit consolidated annual workplans and budgets, and reports, and ensuring that disbursements are in accordance with the Project Documents;
• Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of detailed procurement, communication and risk management plans for the Project cycle activities;
• Coordinate and monitor budget implementation to ensure accuracy and reliability of project expenditure including the preparation of financial reports, audit recommendations and audit management responses as required;
• Contribute towards dissemination and visibility of project achievements and support mechanisms for exchange of information, experience and lessons learned at the local and national levels;
• Facilitate in regional and international knowledge building and networks management, and participating in project level coordination meetings and technical working groups to draw on and share best practice lessons learnt; and
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Project Management, Development Studies, Environment Management, Development Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Agriculture, Forestry, Rural Development or related field from recognized university;
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development projects and including at least 5 years in a management role;
• At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in working on natural resources management, sustainable development projects/programmes, climate change, rural livelihood projects and/or programmes and community development;
• Demonstrated experience working on Community Driven Development Project;
• Prior experience working on donor funded projects in Zambia will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated experience working in rural set up;
• Demonstrated experience in technical report writing and presentation;
• Relevant work experience in Luapula, Muchinga, Northern or Southern provinces of Zambia would be an added advantage; and
• Experience on Global Environment Facility and or World Bank-funded projects would be an added advantage.

• PROJECT ENGINEER (CLERK OF WORKS) NORTHERN REGION – PPIU Kasama, Northern Province

JOB PURPOSE:

The Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Northern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.

Main Duties and Responsibility

• Supervise, monitor and coordinate Contractors for all works on site in liaison with the relevant line Ministry or Agency engineers, and ensure all works performed by Contractor conforms to contract documents and specifications;
• Perform quality assessments on all works performed by contractors and sub-contractors by checking and demanding that appropriate laboratory testing/ investigations are undertaken at accredited entities;
• Ensure that project schedule and planned sequence of works are attained by Contractor; and that site-books are in place and properly used at all times;
• Review and confirm adherence to construction procedures, equipment, materials and manpower and ensure work schedules are properly planned and implemented;
• Undertaking site visits and supervisions missions regularly or as planned in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to safety standards, ESMP and other key contractual requirements;
• Coordinate all Provincial Project Implementation Units’ (PPIUs) and overall project engineering related supervision missions;
• Verify and check that the management of the construction’s waste is in line with the approved Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP);
• Recommend and manage justified Design Modifications, Change Orders and Additional Works within contract amounts, and ensure all change orders that involve increase in the contract amount are duly authorized by the Infrastructure Engineer based at NPCU and approved by the National Coordinator
• Determine delays and provide early warnings in the execution schedules and participate in deliberation with the PPIU and contractor on the application and quantification of fines in case delays are not attributed to the Employer or a force majeure according to the contract, if necessary;
• Manage the verification of claims from contractors including the preparation, certification and issue of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) payable to the contractors and/or subcontractors for works properly executed;
• Participate in provisional or final handover and or acceptance of the works, and prepare reports on observations, snags, financial statements and contractual remedial measures or other required recommendations; and
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation Engineering, water resources management, Agriculture Engineering, Cuvil Engineering, rural Infrastructure Engineering or related field relevant to the project;
• At least five years of work experience in irrigation and rural infrastructure projects planning and implementation; and construction supervision;
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking design reviews for infrastructure projects;
• Hands-on experiences on sustainability related software aspects such as establishing / strengthening water user groups, irrigated agriculture, social and environment; and
• Must be a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia with valid practicing certificate.

• PROJECT ENGINEER (CLERK OF WORKS) SOUTHERN REGION – PPIU Choma, Southern Province

JOB PURPOSE:

The Project Engineer (Clerk of Works) – Southern Region will support the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) for the TRALARD II Project with construction related project management expertise.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervise, monitor and coordinate Contractors for all works on site in liaison with the relevant line Ministry or Agency engineers, and ensure all works performed by Contractor conforms to contract documents and specifications;
• Perform quality assessments on all works performed by contractors and sub-contractors by checking and demanding that appropriate laboratory testing/ investigations are undertaken at accredited entities;
• Ensure that project schedule and planned sequence of works are attained by Contractor; and that site-books are in place and properly used at all times;
• Review and confirm adherence to construction procedures, equipment, materials and manpower and ensure work schedules are properly planned and implemented;
• Undertaking site visits and supervisions missions regularly or as planned in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to safety standards, ESMP and other key contractual requirements;
• Coordinate all Provincial Project Implementation Units’ (PPIUs) and overall project engineering related supervision missions;
• Verify and check that the management of the construction’s waste is in line with the approved Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP);
• Recommend and manage justified Design Modifications, Change Orders and Additional Works within contract amounts, and ensure all change orders that involve increase in the contract amount are duly authorized by the Infrastructure Engineer based at NPCU and approved by the National Coordinator
• Determine delays and provide early warnings in the execution schedules and participate in deliberation with the PPIU and contractor on the application and quantification of fines in case delays are not attributed to the Employer or a force majeure according to the contract, if necessary;
• Manage the verification of claims from contractors including the preparation, certification and issue of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) payable to the contractors and/or subcontractors for works properly executed;
• Participate in provisional or final handover and or acceptance of the works, and prepare reports on observations, snags, financial statements and contractual remedial measures or other required recommendations; and
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Irrigation Engineering, water resources management, Agriculture Engineering, Cuvil Engineering, rural Infrastructure Engineering or related field relevant to the project;
• At least five years of work experience in irrigation and rural infrastructure projects planning and implementation; and construction supervision;
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking design reviews for infrastructure projects;
• Hands-on experiences on sustainability related software aspects such as establishing / strengthening water user groups, irrigated agriculture, social and environment; and
• Must be a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia with valid practicing certificate.

• SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH) SPECIALIST – NPCU, Lusaka

JOB PURPOSE

The Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will be responsible for safeguarding beneficiaries (particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups) from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, and other forms of Gender Based Violence under the TRALARD II project.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Policy & Planning through; taking lead in rolling out the TRALARD II SEAH and GBV Action Plan across all components; updating the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), and Labour Management Procedures (LMP) to embed SEAH/GBV safeguards; and ensure alignment with World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS1, ESS2, ESS4, ESS10) and Zambia’s Anti-GBV Act;
• Capacity Building through; designing and delivering training modules for NPCU, PIUs, district staff, community facilitators, and frontline workers on GBV/SEA/SH risks and GBV SEA / SH Action plan; and developing culturally appropriate IEC materials in English and local languages, targeting rural and vulnerable populations;
• Community Engagement & Risk Mitigation through; conducting targeted awareness campaigns and consultations with women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other at-risk groups on their right to report safely any SEA case and how they can safely report such cases;
• Reporting, Monitoring & Accountability through; developing and maintaining indicator framework and incident tracking tool; developing and implementing specific mechanisms for management of SEAH/SH cases into the GRM, and producing quarterly and annual reports summarizing incidents, response actions, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement; and
• Coordination & Partnerships through; close collaborations with project staff to ensure a holistic safeguards approach; liaising with provincial health services, police, legal aid providers, NGOs, and faith-based organizations to strengthen referral pathways and case management; and representing TRALARD II in national protection coordination forums.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve Certificate;
• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Public Health, or a related discipline;
• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in GBV/SEA/SH programming within development or humanitarian contexts;
• Proven expertise in operationalizing SEAH and GBV Action Plans, including familiarity with World Bank ESF and Zambia’s legal frameworks.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English; proficiency in at least one local language spoken in TRALARD II provinces is highly desirable.

• SOCIAL RISK SPECIALIST – NPCU, Lusaka

JOB PURPOSE

The Social Specialist will report to the National Coordinator and will take lead and be responsible for ensuring that the Project implementation is fully compliant with the environmental dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and the relevant Zambia environmental legislation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Coordinate social consideration into all aspect of the project activities including risk identification, planning, consultation, implementation, capacity building and reporting including input into the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP);
• Supervise the implementation aspects of the social requirements in the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Resettlement Process Framework (RPF) and the Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) relevant to the project;
• Support NPCU in ensuring that the social risks issues and recommendations from the ESIAs/ESMPs, ZEMA Approval Conditions and World Bank Missions are appropriately integrated into the contractors’ Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for Civil works;
• Review environmental and social reports, ensuring that all social risks identified during the studies, implementation, site visits, World Bank Missions and other field assessments are included in the program implementation reports;
• Lead and coordinate stakeholder engagement and social risks management for the ERP, and develop and monitor the implementation of the ERP’s Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA);
• Participate in field missions, studies and visits (monitoring and technical backstopping) to offer support and assess the effectiveness of environmental and social safeguards (ESF) such as the Grievance redress mechanism and committees, and ensure recommendation of redress protocols, on any all identified risks as well as provide progress reports as required to facilitate improvements;
• Undertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;
• A social science degree, in one of the following disciplines: social work, political science or policy, sociology, community development, gender studies, development studies, Urban and Regional Planning or other related fields;
• Master’s degree will be an add advantage;
• Five (5) years practical experience in implementing similar Programmes;
• Practical experience in areas relevant to social risk management and compliance, such as gender and social inclusion, vulnerable groups and individuals, persons with disabilities, livelihoods, stakeholder engagement, social impact analysis, assessment of social risks, grievance mechanism etc.);
• Good knowledge of the national regulations/directives and operations of World Bank and executing agencies;
• Proven capacity to work across multiple stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations (CSOs), local communities, and the private sector;
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced Power Point/presentation skills; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.

The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Banks’s policy of conflict of interest.

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Individual Consulting Selection” Method as set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.

Further information can be obtained from the address below during office hours (08:00 hours to 13:00hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours local / Zambian time), and note that: Detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for all Individual Consultants are available and can be access from the following website; https://www.mgee.gov.zm.

Expression of Interest should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Green Economy and Environment

P.O. Box 30147

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

Expression of interest (EOI) comprising the cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of required qualifications; “CLEARLY INDICATING” the name of Consultancy in the subject must be submitted electronically to info@npcu.org.zm and copy Frank.Mbwayu@mgee.gov.zm; emmanuel.makombe@tralard.org.zm and, Sibeso.Mataa@mgee.gov.zm. The deadline for submission of expression of interest is Friday, 31st October, 2025 at 17:00 hours local / Zambian time.

Head – Procurement and Supplies Unit

For / Permanent Secretary

MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT

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