Expert 6: Construction engineer with national expertise – Zambia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Expert 6: Construction engineer with national expertise for a urban, environment, finance consultancy assignment financed by GIZ in Zambia.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for a technical cooperation assignment commissioned by GIZ in Zambia, focusing on climate-resilient urban development, infrastructure planning, and municipal finance in selected municipalities. The overarching initiative aims to strengthen local capacities for coordination, planning, and sustainable implementation of just and climate-resilient urban development approaches.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Engineer with National Expertise (Expert 6) to support the implementation of urban infrastructure projects, particularly within rapidly growing informal settlements in Zambia. The successful candidate will contribute local engineering insights and technical expertise to advance climate-resilient planning and municipal development objectives.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Improve coordination, planning, and implementation capacities for just and climate-resilient urban development in selected municipalities.
• Support the preparation and operationalization of Local Area Plans and related planning instruments.
• Enhance the quality of urban infrastructure and basic service delivery in target informal settlements.
• Contribute to local capacity development and technical alignment with municipal authorities and stakeholders.

Scope of work

• Support local authorities in identifying and setting up technical task teams for Local Area Plan development.
• Collect socio-economic, environmental, climate, and spatial baseline information and data.
• Support the development of Local Area Plans and planning agreements using participatory community engagement methods.
• Contribute to building a consistent GIS layout including cadastral surveys and infrastructure mapping.
• Assist in developing comprehensive and context-sensitive implementation concepts targeting selected informal settlements.
• Document learnings, policy and implementation gaps, regulatory restrictions, and technical shortcomings to inform stakeholders.

Your role as Expert 6: Construction engineer with national expertise

• Provide expert civil engineering inputs for infrastructure projects implemented within urban and informal settlement contexts.
• Collaborate with municipal authorities and local stakeholders to assess engineering requirements and infrastructure gaps.
• Support the design and technical review of infrastructure interventions geared towards climate resilience.
• Ensure alignment of engineering works with local spatial plans, environmental standards, and community needs.
• Participate in field assessments, data collection, and monitoring of construction and infrastructure activities.
• Contribute technical reports, documentation of learnings, and inputs for policy briefs related to urban infrastructure.

Requirements

• Education: University degree (e.g. 'master's or German Diplom') in civil engineering or related field
• 7 years of professional experience in civil engineering
• 5 years professional experience in implementing urban infrastructure projects in informal settlements
• 5 years in Southern Africa
• Languages: English Knowledge of English C1-level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (qualification will not be assessed)
• National of, or based in, the project country

A dedicated civil engineer with deep technical experience in infrastructure development within Southern African informal settlements, equipped with strong local knowledge to drive climate-resilient urban solutions in Zambia.

Assignment details

• Location: Zambia
• Financed by: GIZ
• Sector: Urban, environment, finance
• Estimated duration: 48 months
• Expected input: 150 expert days
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a GIZ-financed project in Zambia.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.