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 engineering, transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Tanzania, United Republic of.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking an expert Social, Livelihoods and Resettlement Specialist for a prospective project supporting the development of a climate-resilient multi-purpose fishing port infrastructure in Tanzania, United Republic of. Funded by UNDP, the initiative aims to bring the preparation package to the standard required for sovereign concessional financing and due diligence appraisals by international development finance institutions.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in evaluating social impacts, planning sustainable livelihoods, and ensuring adherence to robust international social safeguard standards. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the expert will help shape the project's design parameters and stakeholder engagement frameworks to meet stringent multilateral requirements.

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

• Identify and assess the social risks and impacts associated with the transport and engineering infrastructure project.
• Translate social findings into design constraints, enforceable mitigation measures, and a comprehensive management system.
• Ensure full compliance with international standards including IFC Performance Standards and multilateral development bank frameworks.
• Integrate gender-responsive measures and robust stakeholder engagement practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Scope of work

• Apply the risk-impact-mitigation-system logic with a design-constraining approach across the project footprint.
• Conduct baseline studies and social impact assessments tailored to coastal and port infrastructure.
• Design and execute stakeholder engagement plans aligned with national legislation and international best practices.
• Contribute to integrated deliverables, joint options appraisals, and cross-component assumptions registers.
• Design livelihood restoration plans and resettlement frameworks to international safeguard standards.

Your role as Social, Livelihoods and Resettlement Specialist

• Lead social impact assessments and resettlement planning activities for the transport and port infrastructure project.
• Draft Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) or Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP) meeting IFC PS5 or equivalent standards.
• Ensure local community consultations are conducted effectively with the support of professional working proficiency in Kiswahili.
• Coordinate closely with environmental, climate, and economic specialists to maintain project-wide consistency.
• Contribute to the identification of social risks and feed mitigation measures directly into engineering and operational designs.
• Participate in joint deliverables and integration matrices linking social impacts to costs and technical parameters.

Requirements

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

Desirable

• Experience working with UN agencies or international financial institutions on port or maritime projects.
• Familiarity with local regulatory frameworks and administrative structures in Tanzania or Zanzibar.

An experienced Social, Livelihoods and Resettlement Specialist with a strong background in IFC performance standards, proven resettlement planning expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa, and fluency in Kiswahili.

Assignment details

• Location: Tanzania, United Republic of
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Engineering, 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

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.