Social Risk Specialist

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT (TRALARD) II PROJECT – P507971

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI)

CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION (OPEN – NATIONAL)

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:

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 PowerPoint/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 Bank’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 13:00 hours 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 accessed 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