Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, supporting their own solutions to development challenges and developing national and local capacities that will help them achieve human development and the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated on three main focus areas: Sustainable development; Democratic governance and peacebuilding; Climate and disaster resilience. UNDP helps countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we promote gender equality and the protection of human rights. UNDP has enhanced its support to countries to work towards the eradication of extreme poverty, enabling us to build back better and work towards innovative solutions to the complex global challenges. We have refined our service offering through six signature solutions to provide a more integrated response to the development challenges that we are all facing in this complex global environment. This includes a mix of policy advice, technical assistance, catalytic financing and innovative programmes tailored to country specific needs to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals through six our signature solutions on - poverty, governance, resilience, environment, energy, gender equality.
ContextThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Zambia focuses on promoting sustainable development, poverty reduction, and resilience-building among vulnerable communities. Through collaborative partnerships with the Government of Zambia, UN agencies, and other stakeholders, UNDP aims to foster inclusive growth and human security, aligning with the Zambia United Nations Sustain-able Development Cooperation Framework (2023-2027) and the countryโs Eight National Development Programme (8NDP). These initiatives emphasize economic transformation, social development, environmental sustainability, and governance. UNDPโs projects contribute directly to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to poverty reduction, health, education, gender equality, and climate action. The project, \"Strengthening Local Capacities through Basic Infrastructure Development in Mayukwayukwa and Meheba,\" seeks to improve living conditions, economic opportunities, and social integration for displaced populations and their host communities in Zambiaโs resettlement schemes. Implemented from 2025 to 2027 with support from the Government of Japan, the project addresses critical infrastructure gaps in health, education, water, sanitation, and livelihoods. It aims to provide climate-resilient infrastructure, facilitate sustainable economic activities, and promote social cohesion among 42,475 beneficiaries. The project is part of the Zambian Governmentโs Local Integration Framework, which supports durable solutions for refugees and enhances resilience and self-sufficiency through integrated community development.
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Project Manager and Principal Land Resettlement Officers under the Department of Resettlement in the Vice Presidentโs Office, the UNV Scheme Coordinators will be based in the Mayukwayukwa Resettlement Scheme in Kaoma district and in Meheba Resettlement Scheme in Kalumbila district and will support the Department of Resettlement in the day to day management of the Scheme. They are expected to manage and coordinate the provision of infrastructure and socio- economic support services to ensure effective scheme development and delivery of the project. The UNV Scheme Coordinators will also provide the contact point with the settlers within the settlements and respond to the day-to-day enquiries of the settlers, especially the former refugees and will be responsible for the implementation, execution, control and completion of all project deliverables in collaboration with the Project Engineer in the settlements and in surrounding host communities. They will be expected to work closely with GRZ Ministries, implementing partners and other development partners in the execution of Local Integration Programmes and will ensure consistency with government strategy, commitments and goals. Main duties are as follows: โข Resources Mobilization: Facilitate development of investment plans in order to effectively implement the resettlement programme. โข Scheme Development: Facilitate planning and co-ordination of provision of infrastructure and social economic support services in order to ensure effective scheme development. โข Development Control: Advise appropriately, individual settler investments in order to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly land developments. โข Capacity building: Facilitate appropriate capacity building and skills provision for local community members during the construction projects in order to enhance the communityโs ability to have improved livelihood and social security. Additionally, the Scheme Coordinators will be required to: โข Liaise the establishment of Community Projects Committees in the implementation and execution of project interventions in the resettlement schemes; โข Coordinate all stakeholder engagement activities in the Resettlement areas, and provide regular updates to the PLROs, Scheme Manager, and Project Engineer; โข Participate in stakeholder engagement meetings and any other relevant meetings related to the project or the resettlement; โข Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager and/or the PLROs.
Competencies and valuesโข Accountability โข Client orientation โข Creativity โข Integrity โข Knowledge sharing โข Planning and organising โข Professionalism โข Respect for diversity โข Working in teams
Living conditions and remarksZambia is a land-linked, resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the center of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods. Lusaka is the capital of the Republic of Zambia. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold during few months, with freezing temperature at times especially during the night. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and other heating options when necessary. As the commercial and cultural center of Zambia, Lusaka has seen rapid development in recent decades, with reasonable transportation connections and widely spoken English making the city highly attractive to vacationers and experts alike. Unemployment and poverty are issues in the city, and beyond. Key industries for the region and Zambia as a whole, include mining, agriculture, and tourism. Like most Southern African cities, life in Lusaka will require some adjustments for a person moving from outside the region, but the potential rewards and opportunities for experiences are well worth the effort. Lusaka hosts several international organization and embassies/diplomatic missions, therefore there is a very large community of expatriates from around the world. Housing is most of the time readily available and of good standard options are available. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture, and clothing, mostly imported from South Africa, Europe, and China while some ranges of local brands are available at a competitive price to imports. Meat, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables are reasonably priced and abundantly available. The basic infrastructures - roads, utilities, and telecommunications are of reasonable standard, although the city experiences power outages from time to time. Medical facilities are still largely inadequate, although several private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Lusaka city limits. For more information, please visit http://zambiatourism.com