Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Sociologists - Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Sociologists - Jobs in Uganda

Objective of the Assignment
The Sociologist will support the implementation and management of the social and safeguards component of the EASP project under the PIU at MEMD.


Scope of Services

Supervise and monitor the development of the Terms of Reference (TORs) for Environmental and Social Assessments, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), RAPs,
Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Environmental and Social Audits for EASP.

Support the implementation of all social risk management activities; facilitate the preparation and implementation of action plans and review documentation of social risk management activities required by the funding agencies to ensure that social issues have been adequately addressed and that the project is in compliance with the safeguard policies, particularly those on involuntary resettlement, refugee specific issues and social inclusion;

Support the development of RAPs, stakeholder consultation and, ensure the quality of the required reports and supporting documents;

Review reports produced by the RAP preparation and implementation consultant to ensure that they adequately address the social dimensions of the project, including gender issues and women's empowerment;

Support the RAP implementation processes.

Promote and contribute substantively to analyses of strengthening social aspects such as gender, child protection, HIV/AIDs, social inclusion, grievance management, land acquisition and compensation of the EASP;

Provide advice on major or sensitive matters relating to social impacts and risks during preparation and implementation;

Advise and/or provide quality operational support on safeguards and non safeguards related social development issues at both the design and implementation phases, including advice on identification of social impacts
associated with the environmental assessment process in close collaboration with Environmental Officers;

Advise and/or participating in the design and implementation of operational mechanisms that take into account social opportunities, impacts, constraints and risks under the programme;

Support the mainstreaming of social issues in project design and implementation in accordance with 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);

Support and facilitate 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 EASP;

Continuously monitor social, equity, gender and refugee issues concerning the project and participate in assessment and evaluation of the social impact of project interventions;

Ensure continuous stakeholder engagements as per provisions of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and the RAP; including relevant government agencies, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Attn: Chief Government Valuer) and other local officials are well informed on issues related to the preparation and implementation of RAP/s.

Conduct awareness creation and sensitization of the communities on social, equity and gender dimensions of the project along with suggested safeguards;

Ensure that all social issues including safeguard implementation are assessed and reported in the periodical reports, midterm reviews and completion Reports;

Support the operationalization of the social safeguards instrument including Resettlement Policy frameworks and support preparations of the resettlement actions plans including instituting appropriate mechanism of
consultations and information relay on rights and legislation on involuntary land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, complaint handling mechanisms, etc;

Integrate social inclusion

(with respect to refugee status, gender, age, ethnicity or any other relevant factor) into analysis, policies, institutions and operations;

Undertake project site visits to assess and enforce compliance and make the necessary remedies.

Generate periodical reports and continuously assess capacity gaps in implementing social issues and recommend relevant capacity development needs.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Social Development Specialist provided these duties contribute to achieving the development objectives of the EASP project.


Personal Specifications
Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Applied Social Sciences from a recognized University/Institutions;

Master’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration/sociology, Anthropology, Social Sciences/ Natural Resources Management/ Public Administration from a recognized University/Institution;

Demonstrated knowledge of the World Bank best practices and/or guidelines and procedures on social safeguards, social assessment, social analysis, effective stakeholder engagement and participation and complaint resolution systems, and the regulations and legal framework governing environmental and social management;


Experience

At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in social safeguards management;

Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution in the context of development projects as well as the experience in at least two projects financed by the World Bank or, any development partner having the same standards in terms of safeguards.

He or she should have experience in Land Acquisition for infrastructure development projects and in managing issues related to involuntary resettlement.


Competencies:

Technical

Human Resource Management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Results oriented

Problem solving and decision making

Information communication technology

Financial Management


Behavioral

Assertiveness and Self confidence

Ethics and Integrity

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Communication skills

Self-control and stress management

Concern for quality and standards


Reporting Obligations
The Sociologist will report to the Social Safeguards Specialist, EASP-PIU.


Duration of the Assignment
The Sociologist shall undertake the assignment on a full-time, EASP project exclusive basis for a period of three (3) years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.


Duty Station
The Sociologist shall be based in Kampala and stationed at the MEMD with travel to the project implementation sites / areas for monitoring or as and when need arises




How to apply

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.


For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Sociologists Jobs in Uganda


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