SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

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Sheladia Associates, Inc. is seeking experienced professionals to join its proposed team for an MCC-funded roads assignment in Zambia. The consultancy covers feasibility studies, outline designs, environmental and social impact assessment, and Employer’s Engineer services for improvements to the T5 and D274/R185a Roads under Zambia Compact II.

Job Description

The TIP Sector Specialist will provide transport and infrastructure sector expertise to support the project’s Trafficking in Persons risk assessment.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify TIP risks associated with road development, transport activities, labor recruitment, and project implementation.

• Contribute to the desk review, research planning, interviews, and consultations.

• Analyze sector-specific risk factors and practical mitigation options.

• Support preparation of the TIP risk assessment and recommendations for environmental and social management documents.

• Contribute to the TIP Risk Management Plan, if required.

• Work closely with the TIP Team Leader and community development specialists.

• At least 5 years of experience in human rights and law, social and political analysis, and/or community development.

• At least 3 years of Counter-Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) experience.

• At least 5 years of experience on transport/infrastructure projects.

• Fluency in at least one of the following languages: Lunda, Kaonde, or Luvale.

This is a proposal-stage opportunity, subject to contract award and Client approval. The role will require fieldwork and stakeholder engagement in Zambia.

Please apply with an updated CV highlighting your C-TIP experience, transport/infrastructure assignments, language proficiency, and availability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.