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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND INTERNAL SECURITY
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION (OPEN; NATIONAL)

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Zambia refugees And Host Communities Project (ZRHCP) and Intends to apply part of the proceeds for Individual Consultancy Services.

The ZRHCP will enhance the social and economic inclusion of refugees and former refugees by unlocking potential for self-reliance and economic development in hosting communities through targeted interventions, such as, Legislative reforms to address legal barriers that pose restrictions for integration of refugees and former refugees, limiting their ability to participate in economic activities, Issuance of identification cards for project beneficiaries to became eligible to access social services in the country and Infrastructure improvement in Meheba settlement and surrounding communities aimed to enhance service provision, enhance productivity and result in improved quality of life.

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security now invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the Services for the below consultancy positions. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CONSULTING SERVICES – Individual Consultant Selection (Open; National)

Request for Expressions of Interest

Position: Social Specialist – Kalumbila District (Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
Project: Zambia Refugees and Host Communities Project (ZRHCP)
Duration of Consultancy Services: 24 Months

3. SOCIAL SPECIALIST – KALUMBILA DISTRICT

Job Purpose
The Social Specialist will provide expert guidance on identifying and minimizing social risks and impacts arising from the project in accordance with national legislation and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).

The Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Social Specialist includes, but not limited to, the following
The Social Specialist will report to the Project Manager.

• Conduct social assessment across all project activities, identifying, managing and implementing mitigation measures for potential social risks and impacts arising from project activities;

• Lead the implementation of social dimensions of the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) including coordination with the Environmental Specialist to manage social risks across all project activities;

• Implement social risk management instruments prepared for the Project. These include the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Labour Management Procedure (LMP), Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF);

• Provide input to the Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB);

• Promote community participation during the project implementation process through the holding of regular sensitization/awareness raising meetings;

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of the project Redress Grievance Mechanism and prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) as outlined in the GBV Action Plan;

• Monitor contractor compliance in upholding provisions of the LMP, national laws, and the World Bank ESF;

• Responsible for liaising with traditional leaders, host communities, refugees and other relevant stakeholders through the implementation of the SEP throughout the Project cycle;

• Design, organize and deliver training sessions on social risk management, GRM, and GBV/SEA for the project stakeholders, including contractors and consultants engaged on the Project;

• Raise awareness on social inclusion, gender equality and community participation;

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor compliance;

• Prepare detailed reports on compliance with social requirements for the Project, gender integration, community and broader stakeholder engagement in line with the ESCP.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate;

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Community Development or a related field from a recognized University;

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in social development, community engagement or social risk management implementation;

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in refugee settlement management, emergence preparedness and a good understanding of the refugee coordination model;

• Proven experience in developing, conducting social assessments and implementing social risk mitigation instruments;

• Strong understanding of social and environmental issues, including gender, vulnerable groups and cultural dynamics;

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; and knowledge of local language is recommended.

Key Competencies
The candidate should have good communication skills, good writing skills, high level of confidentiality, transparency, ability to work independently in a team, ability to work in diverse cultural environments.

SUBMISSION.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their expression of interest, relevant experience, qualifications, a comprehensive CV and supporting documents.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the ‘Individual Consultant Selection’ method set out in the Procurement Regulations (World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025).

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours at: 0800 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (hard copy)/E-mail to the address below: [email protected] or drop physical applications in the tender box on the ground floor at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Block A, not later than 23 September,2025 at 17 hours.

The Expression of Interest should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security
P.O Box 50997
LUSAKA.