TRAINING CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY | LAND ACQUISITION, RESETTLEMENT & REHABILITATION

TRAINING CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY - LAND ACQUISITION, RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION Location: Nairobi, Kenya Devimpact Institute is looking for an experienced consultant to lead a professional training programme focused on inclusive project development, specifically addressing land acquisition, involuntary resettlement, and livelihood restoration practices. Required Qualifications and Experience We are seeking a consultant who brings: A postgraduate qualification in social development, land management, environmental and social safeguards, urban planning, development studies, or a closely related discipline. Minimum ten years of professional experience with direct involvement in land acquisition and resettlement processes within development or infrastructure projects. Hands-on experience in preparing, implementing, reviewing, or monitoring Resettlement Action Plans and livelihood restoration plans. Working knowledge of asset inventories, eligibility and entitlement frameworks, compensation procedures, physical and economic displacement considerations, and post-resettlement monitoring approaches. Solid understanding of Kenya's regulatory requirements and international safeguard standards, particularly World Bank ESS5 and IFC Performance Standard 5. Track record of conducting stakeholder engagement, consulting with affected communities, addressing vulnerable population needs, and resolving grievances effectively. Documented experience delivering training to government institutions, development organisations, project implementation teams, and professional groups. Core Facilitation Competencies The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to: Present complex technical information clearly to audiences with varied professional backgrounds and expertise levels. Create relevant case studies, interactive exercises, practical templates, and learning materials for participants. Facilitate workshops on RAP development, lead compensation simulation exercises, conduct consultation role-plays, and guide grievance management training. Support participants in building livelihood restoration plans and establishing resettlement monitoring systems. Offer meaningful feedback and modify training approaches to align with participant learning requirements. Application Process Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief description of relevant projects to millicent@devimpactinstitute.com, using "Training Consultant - Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation" as the email subject line.