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

JOB DETAILS:
3 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 where implementation occurs in refugee settlements.
iii. Coordinate the preparation of reports (periodical reports, midterm reviews
and completion Reports) and other documentation in regard to social
safeguards across the project implementing institution.
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).
v. Coordinate the various stakeholders across the implementing institutions
for planning, self-assesment and feedback in regard to social safeguard
activities.
vi. Identify common sources of grievances in the project, design and
recommend appropriate standardised redress mechanisms for approval
and adoption by implementing institutions.
vii. Liaise with protection colleagues and social safeguard experts in OPM,
UNHCR and INGOs working within refugee settlements to ensure
appropriate monitoring and mitigation of refugee specific safeguard issues
in refugee hosting districts.
viii. Supervise and coordinate the preparation of Resettlement Action Plans
(RAP) and Social Impact Assessments.
ix. 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.
x. Supervise and coordinate post Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) and Social
audit to ensure that all the social impacts are addressed.
xi. Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of social safeguard work
plans, schedules and budgets to the Project Coordination Manager for
consideration and approval.
xii. Coordinate and monitor regular social safeguards capacity development of
Consultants, and Contractors during project implementation, including
conduct of project awareness, communication and sensitization activities;
xiii. 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.
xiv. 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.
xv. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordination Manager
(PCM) provided these duties contribute to achieving the development
objectives of the EASP project.

1.4 Person specifications
a) Qualifications
i. A Bachelor’s Degree - Social Sciences/Social Work and Social
Administration/Development Studies/Counselling and Guidance from a
recognised University/Institution.
ii. Master’s Degree in Social Sciences/Social Work and Social
Administration/Development Studies/Counselling and Guidance from
recognised University/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 Safeguard 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 Coordination
Manager/PCU.
1.7 Duty Station
The Social Safeguards Specialist will be based in the offices of the Ministry of
Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala, Uganda, with travels to project
implementation areas / sites as and when the need arises.

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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