Local or Community Development Specialist - TIP Risk Assessment

Job Description

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking experienced professionals to join its proposed team for an MCC-funded roads assignment in Zambia. The consultancy covers feasibility studies, outline designs, environmental and social impact assessment, and Employer’s Engineer services for improvements to the T5 and D274/R185a Roads under Zambia Compact II.

Job Description

The Local or Community Development Specialist will support community research and engagement for the project’s Trafficking in Persons risk assessment, with a focus on Northwestern Province.

Responsibilities include:

• Support stakeholder identification and engagement with communities, local authorities, and civil society organizations.

• Facilitate interviews, focus group discussions, and community consultations.

• Collect and document qualitative information on local conditions and TIP risk factors.

• Support informed consent and culturally appropriate communication in relevant local languages.

• Contribute local knowledge to the analysis of risks and development of practical mitigation recommendations.

• Support identification of potential community partners and referral resources.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in human rights and law, and/or social and political analysis or community development.

• At least 5 years of experience in Zambia, including experience in Northwestern Province.

• At least 5 years of experience in qualitative data collection and community consultations.

• Fluency in at least one of the following languages: Lunda, Kaonde, or Luvale.

This is a proposal-stage opportunity, subject to contract award and Client approval. The role will require fieldwork and community engagement in Northwestern Province, Zambia.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.