Social, Livelihoods and Resettlement Specialist – Tanzania, United Republic of

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Social, Livelihoods and Resettlement Specialist for a transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert Social, Livelihoods and Resettlement Specialist for a prospective project preparation assignment supported by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of. The initiative focuses on advancing a climate-resilient multi-purpose fishing port toward the readiness standards required to mobilize sovereign concessional financing from international development finance institutions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in addressing social impacts, conducting stakeholder consultations, and formulating rigorous mitigation measures, livelihood restoration plans, and resettlement frameworks in alignment with international standards and best practices for sustainable infrastructure development.

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

• Assess social and socio-economic risks and impacts associated with the construction and operation of the port infrastructure.
• Develop comprehensive Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP) meeting international safeguard standards.
• Design and implement inclusive stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes with local communities and value chain actors.
• Integrate social risk management strategies directly into the engineering design and operational framework of the project.

Scope of work

• Review existing feasibility studies, baseline data, and previous social assessments to identify gaps and update socio-economic profiles.
• Conduct comprehensive census and asset inventories for project-affected households and vulnerable groups.
• Formulate mitigation, compensation, and livelihood restoration strategies in close consultation with local stakeholders and government authorities.
• Establish grievance redress mechanisms and monitoring frameworks to track social performance throughout project implementation.

Your role as Social, Livelihoods and Resettlement Specialist

• Lead social impact assessments and resettlement planning activities in compliance with international financial institution standards.
• Draft and finalize the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP) for the port development.
• Coordinate closely with environmental, gender, and engineering workstreams to ensure social constraints inform the physical layout and design.
• Facilitate meaningful community consultations, focus groups, and public disclosure sessions with affected populations and fisheries workers.
• Assess land acquisition processes, tenure rights, and compensation frameworks against national legislation and international safeguard requirements.
• Design institutional arrangements and capacity-building measures for the national authorities and operating entities responsible for social risk management.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s in social science, anthropology, development studies, or Bachelor’s with 12 years’ experience
• At least 5 years experience (3 years in social impact assessment and resettlement planning), 1 social assessment for infrastructure to IFC PS/MDB standards, 1 RAP or LRP prepared to IFC PS5 or equivalent, 1 in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in Kiswahili

Desirable

• Experience working directly on coastal, marine, or fisheries-related infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with the local socio-economic and institutional context of Tanzania or Zanzibar.

An experienced social safeguards and resettlement practitioner with deep expertise in IFC Performance Standards, a strong background in livelihood restoration for coastal infrastructure, and fluency in Kiswahili.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Transport
• Estimated duration: 12 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 Tanzania, United Republic of.
• 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

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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.