For our Governance and Economic Development Department we are looking for a International short-term Expert in Landscape Architecture (m/f/d) for a Project in Strengthening Decentralisation in Medium Sized Municipalities in Zambia (Tender Process), in the Southern-Province.

Expertise Required:

•  International landscape architecture / public realm design for urban infrastructure programmes
• Climate-resilient urban design and nature-based solutions (stormwater management, heat mitigation, green/blue infrastructure)
• Inclusive and gender-responsive public space design (safety, accessibility, user needs)
• Strong experience integrating landscape with civil engineering (roads/paths, drainage, structures, lighting, utilities)
• Familiarity with donor-funded infrastructure delivery (preferred: development cooperation / KfW-type projects)

Relevant Areas of Expertise:

•  Public realm and landscape design for markets, bus stations, public spaces, streetscapes and green areas
• Integration of drainage and climate-resilience measures into layouts and detailed designs
• Development of design standards / typical details (e.g., paving, edges, ramps, planting, shade structures, street furniture)
• Inputs to O&M: maintenance concepts, practical guidance, capacity building needs for municipalities
• Quality assurance of landscape components during design, procurement, construction and defects liability

Expected Responsibilities:

•  Provide technical leadership for landscape/public realm aspects across multiple sites/municipalities
• Review and improve concept and detailed designs, ensuring buildability, safety, inclusiveness and climate resilience
• Support preparation/review of tender documents (technical specifications, BoQ inputs, evaluation support/clarifications as needed)
• Carry out site visits and support construction supervision: quality inspections, snag lists, acceptance/handover support
• Mentor/coach national counterparts and contribute to capacity building (on-the-job training, guidance notes)
• Contribute to donor-quality reporting for landscape components (progress, issues, risks, corrective actions)

Project period:
54 months, start date to be confirmed.