Multiple Jobs

This employer is implementing infrastructure and sustainable transport development initiatives in Zambia, including planning for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and is recruiting several consultants to support this work.

About the Roles

The employer is seeking six consultants to support a range of infrastructure planning initiatives in Zambia, covering transport planning, power systems, GIS and mapping, financial and economic analysis, environmental and social safeguards, and gender and social inclusion. All positions are project-based/consultancy engagements based in Zambia.

1. Transport Planning Specialist

Duty station: Zambia Employment type: Project-based/consultancy Minimum experience: 7 years

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in transport corridor planning, traffic analysis, and the development of integrated transport solutions.

Key responsibilities - Conduct transport corridor planning and traffic analysis. - Assess existing transport networks and identify infrastructure development opportunities. - Support sustainable transport and electric vehicle infrastructure planning. - Undertake transport demand assessments and network performance evaluations. - Prepare technical reports, planning documents, and recommendations. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, government institutions, and development partners.

Minimum qualifications and experience - A degree in transport planning, civil engineering, transport engineering, urban planning, or a related discipline. - At least 7 years of relevant professional experience. - Demonstrated experience in transport corridor planning and traffic analysis. - Experience managing multidisciplinary studies is an advantage. - Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.

2. Power Systems Specialist

Duty station: Zambia Employment type: Project-based/consultancy Minimum experience: 7 years

The successful candidate will assess grid integration requirements and provide technical recommendations for reliable and sustainable electricity supply, supporting electricity distribution and transmission planning for infrastructure and electric vehicle charging developments.

Key responsibilities - Assess electricity distribution and transmission infrastructure. - Evaluate grid capacity and integration requirements for EV charging infrastructure. - Conduct power system planning and technical feasibility assessments. - Identify electricity network constraints and recommend appropriate solutions. - Support infrastructure investment planning and technical reporting. - Coordinate with utilities, regulators, engineers, and other project specialists.

Minimum qualifications and experience - A degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, or a related field. - At least 7 years of relevant professional experience. - Demonstrated experience in electricity distribution and transmission planning. - Experience in grid integration studies is essential. - Knowledge of renewable energy integration and EV charging systems is an advantage.

3. GIS and Mapping Specialist

Duty station: Zambia Employment type: Project-based/consultancy Relevant experience: GIS and spatial analysis

The specialist will produce accurate spatial datasets and maps to inform infrastructure investment and development decisions, supporting infrastructure planning through geospatial analysis, digital mapping, and transport network assessment.

Key responsibilities - Conduct GIS-based spatial analysis and mapping. - Develop and maintain infrastructure and transport network maps. - Prepare maps showing transport corridors, electricity networks, and potential EV charging locations. - Integrate spatial data from multiple sources. - Support site suitability assessments and infrastructure planning. - Prepare GIS outputs, technical maps, and spatial analysis reports.

Minimum qualifications and experience - A degree or relevant qualification in GIS, geomatics, geography, surveying, spatial planning, or a related field. - Demonstrated experience using GIS software and spatial analysis tools. - Experience producing infrastructure and transport network maps. - Knowledge of spatial databases, remote sensing, and geospatial data management is an advantage. - Strong attention to detail and technical reporting skills. - Candidates with experience in infrastructure mapping and transport or energy planning are particularly encouraged to apply.

4. Financial/Economic Specialist

Duty station: Zambia Employment type: Project-based/consultancy Minimum experience: 7 years

The specialist will assess project viability, investment requirements, and economic benefits to support informed decision-making on sustainable transport and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities - Conduct financial and economic analyses of infrastructure investments. - Develop financial models and assess project business cases. - Evaluate capital expenditure, operating costs, and potential revenue streams. - Undertake cost-benefit analysis and investment feasibility assessments. - Assess the economic viability of EV charging infrastructure and related investments. - Prepare financial projections, investment recommendations, and technical reports. - Support discussions with public-sector stakeholders, investors, and development partners.

Minimum qualifications and experience - A degree in economics, finance, accounting, business, infrastructure economics, or a related discipline. - At least 7 years of relevant professional experience. - Demonstrated experience in infrastructure investment analysis and business modelling. - Strong financial modelling, analytical, and report-writing skills. - Experience in energy, transport, or public infrastructure projects is an advantage.

5. Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist

Duty station: Zambia Employment type: Project-based/consultancy Minimum experience: 7 years

The successful candidate will ensure that relevant environmental and social safeguards are integrated into project planning and implementation in accordance with applicable Zambian requirements and relevant international standards.

Key responsibilities - Conduct environmental and social impact assessments and safeguards screening. - Assess environmental and social risks associated with infrastructure and energy projects. - Prepare or review environmental and social management plans and related documentation. - Support the implementation of environmental and social screening procedures. - Identify mitigation measures for potential environmental and social impacts. - Engage with affected communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders. - Support compliance with applicable environmental and social standards. - Prepare technical reports and safeguards recommendations.

Minimum qualifications and experience - A degree in environmental science, environmental management, social development, environmental engineering, or a related discipline. - At least 7 years of relevant professional experience. - Experience in environmental and social impact assessment and safeguards screening. - Familiarity with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) requirements and applicable environmental assessment procedures. - Knowledge of international environmental and social standards is an advantage. - Strong stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.

6. Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist

Duty station: Zambia Employment type: Project-based/consultancy Minimum experience: 7 years

The successful candidate will help ensure that the needs of women, young people, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups are considered in project design and implementation, supporting the integration of gender equality, social inclusion, and accessibility considerations into infrastructure and transport planning initiatives.

Key responsibilities - Conduct gender analysis and social inclusion assessments. - Identify barriers affecting women, youth, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable communities. - Integrate gender-responsive and inclusive approaches into infrastructure planning. - Assess accessibility, safety, affordability, and equitable access to transport services. - Develop recommendations for inclusive infrastructure and transport systems. - Support stakeholder consultations and community engagement. - Prepare gender and social inclusion reports and action plans. - Monitor the integration of inclusion measures into project planning.

Minimum qualifications and experience - A degree in gender studies, social development, sociology, development studies, social sciences, or a related discipline. - At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in gender analysis and social inclusion. - Demonstrated experience in infrastructure, transport, energy, or development projects. - Experience working with vulnerable groups and facilitating stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through the Apply button on this page. Applications should include a CV, cover letter, copies of relevant qualifications, and details of relevant project experience (the Financial/Economic Specialist and Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist roles also require a summary of relevant project experience; the GIS and Mapping Specialist role also requires samples or descriptions of previous GIS projects; the Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist role also requires details of relevant safeguards assignments).

Use the following subject line for each respective application: - "Transport Planning Specialist – Zambia" - "Power Systems Specialist – Zambia" - "GIS and Mapping Specialist – Zambia" - "Financial/Economic Specialist – Zambia" - "Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist – Zambia" - "Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist – Zambia"

Application deadline: 19 November 2026