ICRP Social Safeguards Specialist Jobs in Uganda
ICRP Social Safeguards Specialist Jobs in Uganda
Job PurposeThe objective of this role is to ensure that the implementation of sub-projects /activities is in conformity with Uganda’s environmental policies and laws, and the World Bank (WB) environmental safeguards policies.
Special attention shall be paid to risks that can occur before construction, during construction, and when any facility breaks down and mitigation measures before, during and after construction.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Providing conceptual and operational technical guidance on the core ICRP social
development activities
Support the development and review of social instruments, checklists, guidelines and tools relevant to the implementation of environmental and social safeguards
Participating in projects implementation of all social issues including safeguards; facilitate the preparation of action plans and review implementation of social issues and preparation of any documentation and reports required by the project implementing entities and the World Bank to ensure that social issues have been adequately addressed and that the
project is in compliance with the World Bank and Government of Uganda Safeguard Policies, particularly those on Involuntary Resettlement and social inclusion.
Promoting and contributing substantively to analyses of strengthening social aspects such
as gender, child protection, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation and
Abuse (SEA). HIV/AIDs, social inclusion, land acquisition and compensation under the
project.
Advising the Project Implementation staff on major or sensitive matters relating to social impacts and risks during implementation
Advising and/or providing quality operational support on safeguards and non-safeguards related social development issues at both the design review and implementation phases, including advice on identification of social impacts associated to the environmental
assessment process in close collaboration with the Project Environment Safeguard Specialist.
Advising and/or participating on project teams in the design and implementation of
operational mechanisms that take into account social opportunities, impacts, constraints
and risks of individual projects implemented by the Components.
Coordinating the mainstreaming of social issues in project design and implementation in
accordance with agreed safeguard instruments (Environmental and Social Management
Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Resettlement Policy Framework/Resettlement Action Plan (RPF/RAP).
Support facilitating stakeholders including district and community members in identification, prioritization and mitigation of social, equity and gender issues during the
project design and implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation of social impacts
of the projects.
Identifying potential sources of grievances, design and implement appropriate grievance redress mechanisms with special attention to land related matters.
Continuous monitoring of social, equity and gender issues concerning the project and
participate in assessment and evaluation of the social impact of project interventions.
Conducting awareness creation and sensitization of the communities on social, equity and gender dimensions of the project along with suggested safeguards.
Advising and/or providing quality operational support on safeguards and non-safeguards related social development issues at both the design review and implementation phases, including advice on identification of social impacts associated with the environmental assessment process in close collaboration with the Environmental Specialist.
providing inhouse expertise to the project implementation teams in the design and
implementation of operational mechanisms that take into account social opportunities,
impacts, constraints and risks of individual projects implemented by the PMU.
Ensuring that all social issues including safeguard implementation are assessed and
reported in the periodical reports and in the Midterm Review and Project Completion
Report.
Operationalizing the social safeguards instrument including Resettlement Policy
frameworks and support preparation of the resettlement actions plans including instituting appropriate mechanism of consultations and information dissemination on rights and legislation on involuntary land acquisition, stakeholder engagement,
complaint handling mechanisms, etc.
Integrating social inclusion (with respect to gender, age, ethnicity or any other relevant
factor) into analysis, policies, institutions and operations.
Ensuring relevant government MDAs, including Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social
Development, the Ministry of Finance, the World Bank, and other stakeholders and partner agencies are well informed on issues related to the implementation of RAPs and required support for timely implementation
Undertake project site visits to assess and enforce compliance and make the necessary remedies;
Provide technical input to the procurement Planning and procurement processing for the
works and construction supervision consultancy services contracts to ensure that
the Social safeguard requirements are properly reflected in the procurement plan;
the Social provisions including the Code of conduct in the bidding documents are complete;
the Social safeguard provisions are comprehensively incorporated in the contract
documents,
participate in evaluation of bids to assess the adequacy of the contractor’s offers on Social safeguard requirements.
Performance Indicators
Analyses provided on social safeguards and non-safeguards related issues, Quarterly coordination meetings initiated,
Monthly review meetings initiated,
Quarterly and Annual reports produced and disseminated,
Quarterly awareness and sensitization activities undertaken,
Number of site visits conducted, and relevance of advice provided.
Social safeguard requirements included in the procurement plan, incorporated in the
bidding document provisions and in the contract.
Ensure contract management reports include social safeguard management ……
Academic Qualifications
A Master’s degree in sociology or other related field of Social Sciences from a recognized University/institution. Training in land management, acquisition, resettlement and
rehabilitation, and social inclusion is an added advantage.
He/she shall have at least 3 years of experience in implementing social safeguards
arrangements on infrastructure projects in a large-scale national Project.
He/she should have experience in development/management of community engagement
activities as well as in depth knowledge of participatory community engagement
methodologies.
Practical experience in implementing Social safeguard policies for the World Bank or
other international development agencies.
Experience or previous work on social sector programming in a public institution/
intervention. Knowledge of policies relevant to Land Acquisition and resettlement i.e.
Livelihood restoration, vulnerable groups, etc. will be an added advantage.
He/she must possess adequate communication and documentation skills.
Good oral and written communication skills. Should be fluent in English.
Proven high level of integrity in handling public resources and in executing duties.
A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams
Must be result focused and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
High level of integrity
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their expressions of interest and CV with a phone contact, postal address and e-mail address to the address below.
Please attach (a) Copies of relevant academic documents/qualifications and (b) Copies of the appointment letter(s)/Contract(s) of the current or most recent employment. All the applications must be submitted by 9th November, 2020, 14:00 hours and addressed to:
The Head,
Procurement & Disposal Unit
Ministry of Water and Environment Headquarters
Plot 3-7, Kabalega Crescent, Luzira
Kampala, Uganda
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
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