Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Scope of Work
The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following:-
i. Supervise the Implementation of Laws, Policies, Regulations, and World
Bank guidelines for social safeguards management within the project.
ii. Identify and incorporate social safegaurd and other cross-cutting issues in
planning, design and implementation across the project implementing
institutions, including for refugees.
iii. Prepare reports (periodical reports, midterm reviews and completion
Reports) and other documentation in regard to social safeguards across the
project.
iv. Monitor the implementation of social safeguard activities to ensure
compliance with National Policies, Regulations, Strategies, Standards,
Plans, World Bank guidelines, and agreed safeguard instruments
(Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Resettlement Policy
Framework/Resettlement Action Plan (RPF/RAP) and Vulnerable and
Marginalized Groups Framework (VMGA) and how they are applied in
RHDs in liaison with refugee stakeholders (OPM, UNHCR and INGOs);.
v. Identify common sources of grievances in the project, design and
recommend appropriate standardised redress mechanisms for approval
and adoption by implementing institutions.
vi. Supervise and monitor the preparation and implementation of Resettlement
Action Plans (RAP), and Social Impact Assessments.
vii. Supervise and coordinate community outreach, sensitization and
mobilisation to ensure that the Resettlement Action Plans, Social Impact
Assessment processes and Social safeguards are well implemented.
viii. Supervise and coordinate post Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) and Social
audit to ensure that all the social impacts are addressed.
ix. Prepare social safeguard work plans, schedules and budgets to the Project
Manager for consideration and approval.
x. Monitor regular social safeguards capacity development of Consultants,
and Contractors during project implementation, including conduct of project
awareness, communication and sensitization activities;
xi. Supervise and coordinate the promotion and integration of social aspects
such as gender, child protection, HIV/AIDs, social inclusion, land acquisition
and compensation of the EASP.
xii. Advise and/or participate in the design and implementation of operational
mechanisms that take into account social opportunities, impacts,
constraints and risks under the project.
xiii. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager (PM)
provided these duties contribute to achieving the development objectives of
the EASP project.

1.4 Person specifications
a) Qualifications
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Social Work and Social
Administration/Development Studies/Counselling and Guidance from a
recognised Institution.
ii. Master’s Degree in Social Sciences/Social Work and Social
Administration/Development Studies/Counselling and Guidance from
recognised Institution.
b) Experience
i. At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in social
safeguards management four (4) of which must have been at a senior level
in government or a reputable organisation.
ii. At least four (4) years of relevant experience in the implementation of large-
scale projects in regard to social safeguards related work financed by
Multilateral/Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank,
ADB, AFD, KfW, China Exim Bank or equivalent.

c) Competencies
I. Technical
a. Communication skills
b. Negotiation and mediation
c. Problem solving and decision making
d. Planning, organizing and coordinating
e. Knowledge management
f. Analytical skills and Strategic thinking
g. Information and communication technology
h. Stakeholder and community engagement
II. Behavioral
a. Assertiveness and Self confidence
b. Ethics and Integrity
c. Self-control and stress management
d. Flexibility
e. Concern for quality and standards
1.5 Duration of the Assignment
The Social Safeguards Specialist shall undertake the assignment on a full-time,
EASP project-exclusive basis for a period of three (3) years renewable subject to
satisfactory performance.
1.6 Reporting Obligations
The Social Safeguards Specialist will report to the EASP Project Manager/PIU.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If your qualifications and experience match the requirements for any of these roles, please complete and submit your application via this link EASP Project Staff Recruitment Application Form.
• All applications must be submitted to KPMG via the online application form at the link above.
• Closing date for receipt of applications will be August 31, 2022.
• Each individual can only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions.
• Any candidate who tries to influence the recruitment process shall be immediately disqualified.
• All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact the Executive Selection Division, KPMG on +256 312 170080 or +256 312 170081.

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