{"id":5919,"date":"2025-10-22T14:02:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/deputy-coordinator-emission-reduction-program-erp-at-ministry-of-green-economy-and-environment\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:03:23","slug":"deputy-coordinator-emission-reduction-program-erp-at-ministry-of-green-economy-and-environment","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5919","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Coordinator \u2013 Emission Reduction Program (ERP) 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:
\nDEPUTY COORDINATOR \u2013 EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM (ERP) \u2013 PPIU Chinsali, Muchinga Province
\nJOB PURPOSE:
\nThe 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.
\nMAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
\nCoordinate with all relevant stakeholders in Muchinga to optimize the role of the ERP as an umbrella program for emission reductions across the province;
\nCoordinate ERP Readiness and capacity building process ensure day to day management of the ERP readiness through close coordination with staff and other key stakeholders;
\nPrepare, implement and report on annual activity plan and implementation progress reports of ERP;
\nOversee the compliance and alignment of ERP-related activities with the project\u2019s instruments and frameworks in liaison with the PPOO;
\nManage 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;
\nCoordinate 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;
\nUndertake any other task as assigned by the National Coordinator.
\nQUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
\nGrade Twelve (12) Certificate;
\nA minimum of Master\u2019s degree or equivalent in Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental science, Climate Change, Engineering, Environment and Development or related fields;
\nClimate 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;
\nKnowledge in Carbon Accounting of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies such as IPCC guidelines and emission factors;
\nSpecific knowledge of the ART-TREES, VCS Program requirements is an added advantage;
\nA minimum of 8 years of professional or equivalent experience in development, and project \/ program management with at least 5 years in a management role;
\nMinimum of 8 years of experience with carbon projects, including an affinity with accreditation programs and standards for both the compliance and voluntary markets;
\nExperience in MDB project implementation in Zambia, and understanding of government and World Bank functioning. Regional experience in project implementation is an asset;
\nExperience in multi-level coordination and ability to work in teams, as well as in complex environments;
\nProven ability to plan, organize and effectively implement activities and high-level platforms such as steering committees;
\nGood communications skills, including fluency in English;
\nExperience in dialogue processes between Government and civil society, and on consensus building; and
\nKnowledge of sustainable landscapes projects, REDD+, carbon markets and climate change is an asset.
\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.
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