Vacancy title:
Social studies officer

Jobs at:
East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Deadline of this Job:
30th August 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 20th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:
-Req: 1389BR
Main Responsibilities
The position holder will be responsible for the following; Ensuring scopes of work are developed in line with relevant requirements to deliver social studies (including Resettlement Action Plan) and methodologies in compliance with project schedule and technical needs, regulatory requirements and international standards. Reviewing the documentation developed by external contractors, Coordinating with Upstream to ensure harmonized approach and consistent implementation of societal and land access strategies & specifications in all of the protects Environmental Social health Impact Assessment (ESlAt’s and Resettlement Action Plans (RAP). Contribute to the preparation of comprehensive ASIAs in compliance with regulatory requirements and international standards. Ensuring that all societal recommendations eg. mitigation measures) are implemented in the Protect. Liaise with the Protect Development Team, and all other entities tor all common matters.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in Environment & Social Sciences, Environment & Energy Engineering, Sustainable Development or equivalent.
  
• Knowledge of the international standards and associated H3SE requirements.
  
• Ability to maintain good relations with a wide range oi local stakeholders, NGOs, donors, local authorities, local communities.
  
• Good report writing and analytical skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage contractors and supervise a team.
  
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili, Luganda and other languages spoken in the protect Area