Social Safeguards Expert at
3 months ago
Job and Person Specifications
For a candidate to be appointed to this position, they must have;
Undergraduate degree in a relevant Social Sciences field.
Post graduate degree in a relevant Social Sciences field.
Knowledge of the World Bank's social safeguard policies is an added advantage.
Relevant professional trainings will be an added advantage.
Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
A minimum of ten (10) years demonstrated professional experience.
Specific experience of at least seven (7) years working in social safeguards of public infrastructure projects.
Experience in review and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Resettlement Planning Framework (RPF), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) for public infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of Kenyan social, land and resettlement laws & regulations and World Bank social safeguards operating policies.
Experience in development and implementation of Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Plan and Frameworks for public infrastructure projects.
At least five (5) years Working knowledge of Kenyan social, land and resettlement laws & regulations and World Bank social safeguards operating policies.
Specific experience in undertaking at least two (2) Social Assessments and prepared at least two (2) Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Frameworks based on the World Bank's Operational Policy 4.10 (Indigenous Peoples – IPs).
Specific experience on at least two (2) public investments or infrastructure projects involving land acquisition and relocation/resettlement of Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
Served as lead expert in the preparation of at least one (1) Resettlement Action Plans that were based on the World Banks Operation Policy 4.12 (involuntary Resettlement).
Has demonstrable experience in dealing with GBV, Labor Influx risks management, conflict resolution, grievance handling mechanism and reporting.Proven track record on the preparation of World Bank's social and environmental safeguards and social sustainability documents.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
Experience working in environmental and social impact assessments and social assessments of public infrastructure projects.
Experience in review and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Resettlement Planning Framework (RPF),
Resettlement Action Plan (RAPs) for public infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of Kenyan social, land and resettlement laws & regulations and World Bank social safeguards operating policies.
Experience undertaking at least two Social Assessments and prepared at least two Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Frameworks based on the World Bank's Operational Policy 4.10 (Indigenous Peoples – IPs).
Experience in at least two (2) public investment/infrastructure projects involving land acquisition and relocation/resettlement of Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
Lead expert in the preparation of at least one (1) Resettlement Action Plans that were based on the World Banks Operation Policy 4.12 (involuntary Resettlement).
Experience in dealing with GBV and Labor Influx risks management.Knowledge on design of PPP projects.
Working knowledge in World Bank Safeguards policies and Kenya's environmental and social regulations and procedures.
Fluency in spoken and written English, and Fluency in Kiswahili is essential.
TASKS TO BE PERFORMED
As per the KDC ESMS Framework.
REPORTING MECHANISM
The Social Safeguards Expert will report to the Manager, Risk and Compliance.
DURATION OF CONTRACT
The Contract will be for a period of three (3) years, on a full-time basis. The contract will be
renewable annually subject to demonstrated performance.
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