REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIAMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENTTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT (TRALARD) II PROJECT \u2013 P507971<\/p>\n
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI)
\nCONSULTING SERVICES \u2013 INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION (OPEN \u2013 NATIONAL)
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
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.
\nThe TRALARD II Project is designed to combat landscape degradation, build community resilience to climate shocks such as droughts and floods, and advance Zambia\u2019s 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.
\nThis is based on successful experience of Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (P161490) and Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Program \u2013 Emissions Reduction Project (P155827).
\nThe Ministry seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals (\u201cConsultants\u201d) to express their interest in providing the Services for the following Consultancy positions:
\nSEXUAL EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT (SEAH) SPECIALIST \u2013 NPCU, Lusaka
\nJOB PURPOSEThe 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.
\nMAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY<\/p>\n
Policy & Planning:\u00a0Take 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\u2019s Anti-GBV Act.<\/p>\n
Capacity Building:\u00a0Design and deliver training modules for NPCU, PIUs, district staff, community facilitators, and frontline workers on GBV\/SEA\/SH risks and the GBV SEA\/SH Action Plan; and develop culturally appropriate IEC materials in English and local languages targeting rural and vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n
Community Engagement & Risk Mitigation:\u00a0Conduct 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.<\/p>\n
Reporting, Monitoring & Accountability:\u00a0Develop and maintain indicator framework and incident tracking tool; develop and implement specific mechanisms for management of SEAH\/SH cases into the GRM; and produce quarterly and annual reports summarizing incidents, response actions, lessons learned, and recommendations for improvement.<\/p>\n
Coordination & Partnerships:\u00a0Collaborate closely with project staff to ensure a holistic safeguards approach; liaise with provincial health services, police, legal aid providers, NGOs, and faith-based organizations to strengthen referral pathways and case management; and represent TRALARD II in national protection coordination forums.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
Grade Twelve Certificate;<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Public Health, or a related discipline;<\/p>\n
Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in GBV\/SEA\/SH programming within development or humanitarian contexts;<\/p>\n
Proven expertise in operationalizing SEAH and GBV Action Plans, including familiarity with World Bank ESF and Zambia\u2019s legal frameworks; and<\/p>\n
Excellent written and oral communication in English; proficiency in at least one local language spoken in TRALARD II provinces is highly desirable.<\/p>\n
The duration for all Individual Consultancy Services is twenty-four (24) months, renewable subject to performance.
\nInterested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualification, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.
\nThe attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn from Section III, paragraph 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank\u2019s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025 (herein referred to as World Bank Regulations) which sets forth the World Bank\u2019s policy of conflict of interest.
\nThe Consultant will be selected in accordance with the \u201cIndividual Consulting Selection\u201d Method as set out in the World Bank\u2019s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; February, 2025.
\nFurther 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:\u00a0https:\/\/www.mgee.gov.zm
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