Job Title Social Development/Safeguard
Specialist
Specialist
Organization: Ministry
of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Uganda
Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Additional Financing (USMID-AF)
Project
Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Additional Financing (USMID-AF)
Project
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Coordinator /USMID-AF
Coordinator /USMID-AF
About US:
The Ministry of
Lands Housing and Urban Development (MoLHUD) has received additional funding
from the World Bank to implement the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure
Development Programme, USMID-AF. The USMID -AF will finance municipal
infrastructure development in 22 selected municipalities and 8 districts
hosting refugees.
Lands Housing and Urban Development (MoLHUD) has received additional funding
from the World Bank to implement the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure
Development Programme, USMID-AF. The USMID -AF will finance municipal
infrastructure development in 22 selected municipalities and 8 districts
hosting refugees.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Environment Specialist, USMID-AF, Project
Sociologist and Environmental Specialist-ARSDP and the MoLHUD Sociologists
to a) implement the Resettlement Policy Framework and World Bank Safeguard
Policies b) identify project related social risks and support
implementation of related social risk management actions. - Review the planning and procurement procedures to ensure that (i)
the social requirements are included and costed in contract documents,
(ii) social safeguards milestones are included in the contractor’s
certificates for payment, and (iii) social conditions of approval on the
NEMA certificate and other statutory approvals are well considered. - Supervise and monitor the preparation, and implementation of the
Contractor’s Social Management Plan, including amongst others: prevention
of gender based violence and violence against children, management of
temporary labor influx risks and compliance to employment law, STD/ HIV/
AIDS prevention and mitigation plans. - Work closely with the MLHUD Chief Government Valuers’ Office and other
relevant Agencies to supervise implementation of the Resettlement Action
Plan (RAP), Physical Cultural Resources Management Plans (PCRMs),
Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs) and Community Development Action Plans
(CDAPs)and review progress reports by Local Governments (e.g. Involuntary
resettlement, livelihood restoration and support to vulnerable groups, HIV
and AIDS, Gender, child protection, safety and OSH), to ensure that they
are in compliance with the relevant legal and policy framework. - Support the development of a structured project stakeholder
engagement plan, with clear timelines and approaches and supervise the
preparation and implementation of the Grievance Management Plan. - Review all USMID AF reports to ensure that social including safeguards
are well identified and recommendations/ actions to address them clearly
reflected and followed up. - Ensure the clarity, robustness and completeness of necessary social
mitigation plans, including RAPS, LRP and other social action plans. - Sensitize staff and other Stakeholders including contractors and
communities on the Safeguards requirements for USMID AF infrastructure
projects; including the rights and obligations of all the parties
involved. - Participate in routine supervision of works, to ensure compliance
with social safeguard policies, laws and related national policies as
required as well as planned mitigation measures. - Support municipalities 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 ad hoc Social reports for management action,
discuss with the project management, implementing agencies and World Bank
as may be required - Review the performance of the Supervising Consultant with regard to
enforcing social contractual requirements, closely working with the
project managers, to ensure that the agreed social safeguards and risk
management actions/ requirements are met before payments are approved. - Contribute to the development of new tools and methodologies for
addressing social risks and impacts in all related projects - Disseminate good practices in social risk management in the
infrastructure and road 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
participating Local Governments in Environment screening, social
management and Resettlement Policy Framework management, Child Protection,
gender responsiveness. - Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to
time by management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the World Bank Project job must hold a University
Degree in Social Sciences or related discipline e.g. Sociology, SWASA,
Anthropology, Development Studies. - A Master’s Degree in Social Development area, including but not
limited to Social Work and Social Administration, Sociology, Women and
Gender Studies, or any other related Social Science Discipline. - 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. - A minimum of six years of experience in social development work
including three (3) years on donor funded infrastructure development
projects with demonstrated understanding of Environmental and Social
Safeguards policy requirements. - Experience in handling similar assignments in Uganda or in the
African region is an added advantage. - Knowledge of World Bank social and environment safeguard systems
will be an added advantage - Proficiency in the English language is a must (both written and
oral). - Ability to travel often to the project sites and work with minimal
supervision. - Verifiable track-record of integrity and professionalism while
undertaking similar assignments.
How to Apply:
All applications
including Curriculum Vitae (CVs), copies of academic certificates and testimonials,
copies of previous contracts and appointment letters from previous and current
employers should be attached and addressed to, The Permanent Secretary Ministry
of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and delivered to Room 17 First Floor.
including Curriculum Vitae (CVs), copies of academic certificates and testimonials,
copies of previous contracts and appointment letters from previous and current
employers should be attached and addressed to, The Permanent Secretary Ministry
of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and delivered to Room 17 First Floor.
Deadline: 5th September 2018
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