Gender and Social Inclusion Expertise – Zambia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Gender and Social Inclusion Expertise for a energy, environment, transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Zambia.

Aninver Development Partners SL is preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming UNDP-supported initiative in Zambia focusing on sustainable transport, clean energy, and environmental development. As part of our expert team, we are seeking a qualified Gender and Social Inclusion Expert to ensure that our infrastructure planning adequately integrates social dimensions into the country's transition toward low-carbon mobility.

The assignment involves conducting comprehensive route analysis and mapping for electric vehicle charging corridors across major transport routes, trade corridors, urban centers, and border crossings in Zambia. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that gender equality, women's empowerment, and the inclusion of vulnerable populations are systematically embedded throughout the EV infrastructure planning framework.

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

• Integrate gender equality and social inclusion perspectives into the electric mobility and charging infrastructure framework in Zambia.
• Ensure the inclusion of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups in infrastructure planning.
• Conduct targeted stakeholder consultations to capture diverse social and gender-specific transport needs.
• Contribute to social and environmental safeguards screening in alignment with international standards.

Scope of work

• Assess major transport routes, trade corridors, urban centers, and border crossings to determine diverse travel patterns and socio-economic needs.
• Conduct gender and social vulnerability analyses related to transport access and clean energy adoption.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to ensure optimal charging station locations account for safety, accessibility, and community impact.
• Contribute to technical and financial structuring by integrating inclusive business models and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Support the development of spatial GIS databases with demographic and social vulnerability layers where relevant.

Your role as Gender and Social Inclusion Expertise

• Lead all gender and social inclusion assessments for the EV charging corridor analysis.
• Design and implement stakeholder engagement strategies that actively involve women, youth, and marginalized groups.
• Provide expert inputs on social safeguards, ensuring compliance with UNDP and national standards.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to integrate accessibility and safety considerations into charging station siting.
• Draft comprehensive reports, policy recommendations, and gender action plans relevant to the sustainable transport sector.
• Participate in validation workshops and consultations with key public and private sector stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education: Not specified
• Minimum 7 years of experience in gender analysis and the inclusion of women, youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in infrastructure planning (may be provided by a dedicated specialist or by the Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist)
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on sustainable transport or electric mobility projects in Zambia or the broader Southern Africa region.
• Familiarity with national environmental and social assessment requirements.

A dedicated social inclusion professional with at least 7 years of experience in mainstreaming gender and vulnerable groups into infrastructure projects, possessing strong stakeholder engagement skills and fluency in English.

Assignment details

• Location: Zambia
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Energy, environment, transport
• Estimated duration: 3 months
• 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 UNDP-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? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

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.