Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development Social Development Specialist Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development Social Development Specialist Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose

To provide technical Support to GROW Project to ensure that interventions implemented comply
with the social policies, laws and regulations governing both IDA and GOU. In addition, to ensure
that all social safeguard policies are followed during the implementation of all project activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Take lead in the implementation of all GROW project social risk management related agreed actions as it is in the ESCP.

Prepare, Adopt and Implement ESS 10, Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) in accordance
with the Stakeholder Engagement Framework (SEF).

Implement the Resettlement Policy Framework.

Identify and mitigate project related social risks including in Refugee Host Community locations and other RHC beneficiaries.

Review the planning and procurement procedures to ensure that the social requirements are included and costed in contract documents, social safeguards milestones are included in the contractor's certificates for payment, and ocial conditions of approval on the NEMA certificate and other statutory approvals are well considered.

Support the development and implementation of a structured project stakeholder engagement plan, with clear timelines and approaches.

Take lead in the preparation and implementation of the Grievance Redress Mechanism. This will include support to the establishment of GRCs and enhancing their capacity to record, report, resolve, refer and follow up closure of grievances related to the project including those resulting from involuntary resettlement and injurious affection due to projects.

Ensure the clarity, robustness and completeness of necessary social mitigation plans, including
RAPS, LRP, LMP, VMGP and other social action plans.

Sensitize staff and other Stakeholders including contractors and communities on the social Safeguards requirements for GROW Project infrastructure projects; including the rights and
obligations of all the parties involved. This will include sensitization on the importance of identifying and addressing all social issues that may negatively result out of project implementation.

Support local governments and other implementing agencies in dissemination of information regarding addressing the social impact of infrastructure projects to users and residents prior to, during and after the execution of works.

Participate in all site meetings and provide technical guidance on the above-mentioned areas
among other social related concerns.

Prepare regular and adhoc social reports for management action, discuss with the project management, implementing agencies and World Bank as may be required

Contribute to the development of new tools and methodologies for addressing social risks and
impacts in all related projects

Carry out baseline, beneficiary satisfaction and social accountability/citizen engagement
surveys in project areas.

Plan and take part in training of key

technical staff of MGLSD and participating Local Governments in social management and Resettlement Policy Framework management, Child Protection, gender responsiveness.

Take part in the development and review of the Project Operations Manual and other necessary
documents and manuals.

Supervise, appraise and provide guidance to staff supporting the social safeguard function under the project.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Competencies

A Master's Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies or any other related discipline.

Eight (8) years’ experience in social development work including a minimum of three (3) years on donor funded projects with demonstrated understanding of Social safeguards policy
requirements.

Experience and skills in undertaking social assessments, developing plans and supporting
social action plan implementation.

Knowledge and experience in stakeholder analysis, engagement and managing conflicts

Experience and training in management of social aspects of infrastructure development will be an added advantage.

Experience in handling similar assignments in Uganda or in the African region is an added advantage.

Experience in dealing with social issues as well as Management of Land acquisition, Resettlements and Rehabilitation and as well as preparations of Resettlement Action Plan or
implementation relating to infrastructure construction programs and Gender Analysis.

Knowledge of World Bank safeguard policies and Environmental and Social Standards is an added advantage.

Demonstrable knowledge on social protection, rural development, gender mainstreaming, poverty alleviation, food security, livelihood promotion and working with donors and development agencies.

The candidate should possess good writing and presentation skills.

S/he should be able to work independently with little or no supervision and strong motivation
and ability to work and deliver under short deadlines.

Deliverables

Stakeholder Engagement Plan implemented

Social Safeguards monitoring and reporting tools.

Progress reports on performance of social safeguards.

Capacity building report for project implementation teams on social safeguards.

Grievance Management guidelines/updated.

Grievance Redress Mechanism in place (GRM).

Project Completion Reports with emphasis on all social risks.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development Social Development Specialist Jobs in Uganda

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