Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Purpose of the role
Resettlement Officer/ Specialist – to assist the team with complex medium to large-scale resettlement projects in line and compliant with IFC performance standards and Zambian legislation, authorities, and local context.

Job & Candidate Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Resettlement Action Plans (RAP):
• Develop and update Resettlement Action Plans in line with national and international standards.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of resettlement programs to ensure minimal disruption to the affected communities.
• Identify and assess the needs of affected populations, including housing, land, and livelihood restoration.
• Facilitate and lead survey team and process.
• Familiar with Zambian land tenure processes and challenges.
Community Engagement and Consultation:
• Understand, respect and collaborate well with Traditional Leadership.
• Lead consultations with affected communities to understand their concerns, needs, and expectations.
• Facilitate transparent communication between the project team and displaced persons.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, including local authorities, NGOs, and other relevant parties.
Livelihood Restoration:
• Ensure that compensation for displaced persons is fair, adequate, and timely.
• Oversee the development and implementation of livelihood restoration programs, training, and access to basic services.
• Ensure the relocation process is smooth and that basic needs (housing, health, water, education) are met in the new location.
Monitoring and Reporting:
• Monitor and evaluate resettlement activities, ensuring they meet the project’s objectives and timelines.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, international resettlement guidelines (such as the World Bank or IFC standards), and the project’s environmental and social commitments.
Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with resettlement and displacement.
• Address and resolve conflicts or grievances arising from the resettlement process.
• Implement effective measures to reduce negative impacts on displaced populations.
Stakeholder Management:
• Liaise with government agencies, local authorities, and community organizations to ensure smooth implementation of resettlement activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with project partners, local communities, and external agencies involved in resettlement.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Management, or related fields.
• Fluent in Zambia North Western Province local languages.
• At least 8/10 years of experience in resettlement in Zambia.
• Knowledge of resettlement policies, legal frameworks, national authority, and international standards (such as World Bank and IFC policies).
• Strong understanding of social safeguards, resettlement mechanisms, and livelihood restoration.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and community consultation specific to resettlement and good governance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in challenging environments and under pressure.
• Technical skills in project management, GIS, socioeconomic baseline survey development, management and analysis, monitoring & evaluation, technical writing, and visual communication.

Behavioral Traits Required:
• Team player with technical attention to detail.
• Respectful to all.
• Honest, sober, not flexible to non-compliance.
• Trustworthy, expected to go the extra mile.
• Not politically motivated or connected.
• Diligent, professional, and respectful to all.
• Any other please include normal stuff…

Other Requirements:
• Driver license

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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