{"id":5916,"date":"2025-10-22T14:02:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/natural-resource-management-nrm-specialist-at-ministry-of-green-economy-and-environment\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T00:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:14:10","slug":"natural-resource-management-nrm-specialist-at-ministry-of-green-economy-and-environment","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5916","title":{"rendered":"Natural Resource Management (NRM) Specialist at Ministry of Green Economy and Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
\nMINISTRY OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT
\nTRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES FOR RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT (TRALARD) II PROJECT \u2013 P507971
\nREQUEST 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.
\nThe 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:
\nNATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NRM) SPECIALIST \u2013 NPCU, Lusaka
\nJOB PURPOSE:
\nThe 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\u2019s Emissions Reduction Programme (ERP).
\nMAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\nLead and provide technical guidance for all activities related to the application of the landscape approach, with the goal of maximizing TRALARD II investments;
\nLead 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;
\nFacilitate 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;
\nMonitor and report on the development and application of NRM and ERP monitoring indicators which includes conducting field assessments, preparing quarterly technical reports, and supporting environmental audits and contribution to ESMP updates;
\nLiaise with relevant government institutions to ensure integration of the NRM and ERP into Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), and stakeholder engagement plan;
\nContribute 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
\nUndertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
\nQUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\nGrade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\nAdvanced 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;
\nMinimum 8 years of working experience in NRM programming and climate change adaptation and mitigation, preferably in donor-funded or community-based projects;
\nKnowledge of specific natural resource management such as forest management, water resource management, and biodiversity conservation;
\nFamiliarity with REDD+ frameworks and emissions reduction methodologies;
\nStrong understanding of Zambian environmental laws, World Bank ESF, and climate resilience frameworks;
\nProven ability to build partnerships and engage effectively with diverse groups including rural communities, traditional leaders, and multi-sectoral teams;
\nExtensive knowledge of government\/public sector policies, plans, and strategies;
\nKnowledge of international and regional best practice in community-based natural resources management;
\nExperience with preparation and management of externally funded projects would be an added advantage;
\nExperience with stakeholder engagement, dissemination, communication (national, local, customary authorities, private sector) is an advantage; and
\nWillingness to travel and dedicate extensive time in Northern, Muchinga, Luapula, Southern, and Copperbelt Provinces of Zambia.
\nThe 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: https:\/\/www.mgee.gov.zm
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