Result of Service

The consultancy has the following final outputs (i) a report on existing L&D experiences in the urban context of Zambia, (ii) establishment of a L&D policy community and key stakeholder workshops, (iii) selection of L&D pilot areas and (iv) L&D framework (implementation plan).

Work Location

Lusaka, Zambia

Expected duration

5.5 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Loss and Damage Expert in Zambia will collaborate with the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC) to support the implementation of the DANIDA-funded project “Assessing and Managing Loss and Damage” in Lusaka and one more city in Zambia (to be decided). The purpose is to participate in the analysis of assessing and managing loss and damage focusing on hazards such as urban heat, urban flooding, or coastal hazards for pilot areas in Zambia (in Lusaka and one more city). For this, the Expert will be responsible for collecting data, complementary analyses, coordinating and engaging with local and national stakeholders, organizing meetings and site visits, and disseminating analysis results. The local Expert will work closely with an international consultant. Loss and damage refer to climate impacts that cannot be avoided through adaptation, split into economic and non-economic losses. Global estimates of economic loss run into hundreds of billions annually, though data gaps limit their accuracy. Local-level assessments are more useful, providing detailed insights into region-specific costs and adaptation needs. For non-economic losses, community-based evaluations highlight who is most affected and the conditions of their experiences. Limited experience in the Global South underscores the need for programmatic support, addressing governance gaps, building local capacity, and fostering policy development for better management of loss and damage. This project has the following specific objectives: 1. Advancing the UNEP-CCC-developed loss and damage methodology in selected cities for local-level assessments 2. Development of local and national plans to manage losses and damages 3. Building capacity for scaling up, assessing and managing losses and damages The project is implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE), Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development (MIHUD) and Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU). The work program of the project in Zambia includes: 1. Piloting the UNEP-CCC-developed loss and damage methodology in selected cities 2. Development of local and national plans to manage losses and damages 3. Building capacity for scaling up, assessing and managing losses and damages We are currently looking for a local Expert in Zambia (preferably in Lusaka) to work closely with our international consultant to help collecting project-related data, coordinating and engaging with local stakeholders, organizing meetings and/or site visits, and other relevant activities to disseminate analysis results. The Expert is expected to work closely with and under guidance from the project team in UNEP CCC. The Expert is required for providing support for the activities (mostly first and second) in the above-mentioned work program led by UNEP-CCC as part of the DANIDA L&D project in Zambia. The Expert’s work is required for the in-situ tasks below and includes inputs and reviews/feedback on various project documents, ensuring the project’s successful on-the-ground delivery and alignment with the objectives of the DANIDA L&D project in Zambia. The Expert is required for the following in-situ tasks: a. Data collection and analysis b. Stakeholder engagement and coordination including facilitation of workshops c. Development of a refined L&D implementation plan for the pilot areas • Objectives Provide technical and liaising support to the project for (i) data collection and analysis of L&D in Lusaka and an additional city (TBD) (ii) stakeholder engagement and coordination with the L&D policy community and coordination of consultations, site visits, and workshops (iii) development of a refined LD framework (implementation plan) for the pilot areas. • Output expectations Work package 1 – Data collection and analysis: The consultant is expected to lead ground-truthing and complementing analyses of existing experiences and literature on L&D, implementation relevant to the specific urban context in Zambia (namely Lusaka and additional town). This analysis shall be complementary to ongoing analyses conducted by UNEP-CCC. Work package 2 – Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: The consultant is expected to establish contacts with stakeholders and potential local/national donors, financiers, funders of Loss and Damage and to identify potential pilot areas/hazards for L&D in Zambia (in Lusaka and additional city). Work package 3 – Development of a refined L&D framework (implementation plan) for the pilot areas: The consultant is expected to identify required steps in assessing and reporting loss and damage as well as implementation risks, define steps and timelines and identify the resources required to implement the solutions. • Performance indicators Quality of Data Collection: Evaluation of the completeness and accuracy of the collected data based on the predefined data request, including the level of detail and relevance to the project’s objectives. Evaluation of the quality and completeness of deliverables based on predefined criteria and feedback from UNEP-CCC, MGEE, MIHUD and DMMU. Stakeholder Engagement: Assessment of the effectiveness of stakeholder mapping, the establishment of contacts, and the depth of stakeholder consultations, including the diversity and relevance of stakeholders engaged. Timeliness and Responsiveness: Meeting deadlines for the submission of deliverables and responsiveness to feedback from UNEP-CCC and MGEE and DMMU, demonstrating reliability and project management skills. Clarity and Usability of Reports: Evaluation of the reports’ clarity, coherence, and usefulness based on feedback from target users and stakeholders, ensuring the deliverables meet the project’s objectives. The consultant will undertake a range of tasks and responsibilities to support the successful implementation of the DANIDA L&D project in Mauritius. These include data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, pilot project facilitation, and reporting. Work package 1 – Data collection and analysis: Specific tasks (T) are gathering relevant background information and data on the current state of urban development and environmental concerns in Lusaka, focusing on identified extreme and slow onset hazards such as urban heat, drought, flooding and costal hazards and (T.1.1), reviewing national and urban policies and regulations relevant to L&D (T.1.2) and identifying and describing L&D that address urban heat, droughts, urban flooding, and coastal hazards (T.1.3). Based on this, the consultant is expected to identify and justify suggestions for urban L&D pilot areas (T.1.4). It is the responsibility of the consultant to prepare and submit detailed reports summarizing the data collection and analysis. 1st Deliverable (D.1) – 01 March 2025 – Submission of Report on existing L&D experiences in the National and urban context with suggestions for pilot areas. Work package 2 – Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: WP2 starts simultaneously with WP1. Specific tasks are to coordinate a launch workshop for which the consultant conducts a comprehensive stakeholder mapping exercise (T2.1), organize consultations and site visits per request (T2.2.) and coordinate a co-decision workshop with relevant stakeholders and UNEP-CCC for the choice of pilot areas and communication with local stakeholders (T2.3). It is the responsibility of the consultant to document the outcomes of workshops. 2nd Deliverable (D.2) – 01 May 2025 – Launch workshop and a co-decision workshop ( as well as interviews) for pilot area selection. Work package 3 – Development of a refined L&D implementation plan for the pilot areas: Specific tasks are the identification of implementation risks for L&D (T3.1), definition of the steps and timeline for implementing L&D (T3.2) and identification of the resources required to implement the solutions (T3.3) in the pilot areas. It is the responsibility of the consultant to gather empirical supporting information (e.g., costs) and expert judgments for the implementation plans. 3rd Deliverable (D.3) – 15 June 2025 – L&D implementation plan.

Qualifications/special skills

A master´s degree or equivalent in environmental science, resource economics, urban planning, or another relevant field is required. Advanced degrees (PhD) are desirable. 3+ years of experience in the environmental sector. Experience in organizing workshops and/or similar events is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for preparing reports, and presentations, as well as for engaging with stakeholders and presenting complex information in a clear and understandable manner. Experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation is necessary. The Expert should have the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, NGOs, and academic institutions, to gather feedback and incorporate diverse perspectives into the project. Proven project management skills are essential. The Expert should be capable of managing timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure the successful completion of project deliverables. Overall, the Expert should possess a combination of technical expertise, analytical skills, stakeholder engagement abilities, report writing abilities and project management experience relevant to the indicated work to effectively support the project’s objectives.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other local languages is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.