Advisor Responsible Land Governance

15 May 2026 Advisor Responsible Land Governance at GIZ

• The Advisor will drive the project’s engagement at the national level, working closely with different government institutions, civil society, traditional authorities and the private sector. • Fostering multi-stakeholder platforms bringing together government institutions, civil society organisations, traditional decision-makers and private sector actors to advance responsible, gender-responsive land governance • Conducting workshops to review policies, laws and strategies that promote responsible, gender-responsive land governance in support of Zambia’s commitments under the Rio Conventions • Organising meetings to strengthen inter-ministerial dialogue on the implementation of the Rio Conventions in Zambia • Developing awareness campaigns on land, climate, forests and biodiversity that address both women and men, using culturally relevant communication approaches that reflect gender-specific knowledge gaps and roles • Perform any other duties as assigned by project management • Master’s degree or equivalent in land governance, land administration, law, political science, development studies, agricultural economics, environmental management, or a related field. • Applicants are expected to have their academic certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). • At least 8 years of professional experience in land governance, land administration, or related policy and advisory work • Proven experience working with government institutions, traditional authorities, civil society organisations and/or the private sector on land-related issues • Demonstrated experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder processes, policy dialogues or inter-ministerial coordination • Experience in technical and/or legal advisory work on policies, laws and strategies, including drafting policy recommendations or review documents • Experience in designing and conducting workshops, training formats and awareness campaigns on land, environment, climate or gender-related topics • Sound understanding of Zambia’s land tenure system, including the interplay between statutory and customary land rights, and familiarity with the National Land Policy and related legislation • Solid knowledge of gender-responsive approaches in land governance, including women’s land rights and the role of traditional authorities at Chiefdom level