Local or Community Development Specialist - TIP Risk Assessment

About the role

SHELADIA Associates, a multi-disciplinary international consulting firm, is seeking experienced professionals for a proposed team on 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. The Local or Community Development Specialist supports community research and engagement for the project's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) risk assessment, with a focus on Northwestern Province.

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

Key responsibilities

• Support stakeholder identification and engagement with communities, local authorities and civil society organisations.
• 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 the development of practical mitigation recommendations.
• Support identification of potential community partners and referral resources.

Required profile

• 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 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.