Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Social Development Specialist

Job Purpose:
The Social Safeguards Specialist shall work with the PCU, the Ministry and the relevant District Local Goverments/ Municipalities to implement the Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs). Social Risk Management Plans (SRMPs)including Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups Plans (VMGPs), Labour Management Plans (LMPs). Gender Mainstreaming Plans (GMP), Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP) and the Community Development Action Plans (CDAP). The Consultant will ensure that various interventions implemented under USEEP comply with social policies, laws and regulations governing both Uganda and IDA. The incumbent will mainly be determining, to what extent the Social Safeguard Policies of Government of Uganda and the World Bank are being followed during implementation of such activities as construction of school infrastructure, capacity building initiatives; level of compliance with regard to the provisions in Labour and working conditions and Occupational Health and Safety; and other cross cutting issues such as Gender Based Violence, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Sexual Harassment (GBV/SEASH), Violence against children, mitigation of HIV/AIDS, stakeholder engagement and grievance management.


Qualifications, Experience and Competences
Qualifications
• The Specialist must be a holder of a Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines Sociology, Anthropology, Public Policy and Administration, Development Studies, Gender Studies or other relevant Social Science fields from a recognized institution.
• He or she should hold a Bachelor's degree in either Social Work, Social Sciences, Gender Studies or Development Studies
• Membership in related professional association(s) will be of added advantage.


Experience
• At least Ten (10) years in the field of Assessment and management of Social Impacts
• Experience in dealing with social issues pertinent to infrastructure development including management of land acquisition, resettlements and rehabilitation; community engagement and grievance management, gender analysis and knowledge in provision of culturally appropriate social benefits are desirable
• Experience in dealing with national experts and institutions related to Social Risk Management;
• Experience of having worked in refugee settings is an added advantage.


Competences
• Working knowledge of Uganda's legal and regulatory framework, as well as World Bank's Operational Policies on social safeguards;
• Demonstrable knowledge of supporting a comprehensive and balanced approach to social management is required including scoping, screening, research, risk assessment, planning, project development and implementation, monitoring and reporting;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and any environmental social analytical packages.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Should be fluent in English
• A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams in the organization at all levels.
• Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified Individuals should submit sealed applications accompanied with certified copies of their academic documents and detailed Resume giving full details of the applicants' education, qualifications, experience, three referees with their full address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate's full address, telephone number and e-mail to the address below;

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education and Sports; and delivered to
Ministry Registry,
Plot 9/11 King George VI Way,
Embassy House,
4 Floor, Room I,


Not later than 5:00pm on 22 August, 2022 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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