Senior Social Development Expert- 12 Years

Two95 International Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Two95 International Inc. in Bengaluru invites an experienced Social Development Expert with a minimum of 10 years to lead social impact assessments, R&R planning, and stakeholder engagement for urban and infrastructure projects.

You will develop SIA reports, livelihoods restoration plans, and social management frameworks, coordinate with government agencies and local bodies, and ensure compliance with national and state safeguards.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in social development or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with R&R planning and impact assessments.
• Knowledge of social safeguard regulations at national and state levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead social impact assessments for urban, infrastructure, industrial, and township projects.
• Prepare and implement Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) plans compliant with policies.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and community engagement activities.
• Assess project impacts on local communities and recommend mitigations.
• Coordinate with government agencies, NGOs, and communities for project implementation.
• Develop SIA reports, livelihood restoration plans, and social management frameworks.
• Monitor social safeguard compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support land acquisition processes and rehabilitation planning.
• Prepare project reports and documentation related to social development.

Skills

SIA knowledge

R&R policies

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Community development

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Social Development, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or equivalent.

Job description

Job Description – Social Development Expert

Position: Social Development Expert

Experience: Minimum 10 Years

Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Social Development, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead social impact assessments and socio-economic studies for urban, infrastructure, industrial, and township development projects.
• Prepare and implement Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Plans in compliance with applicable government policies and regulations.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, community engagement programs, and public participation activities.
• Assess project impacts on local communities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with government agencies, local bodies, NGOs, and affected communities for project implementation.
• Develop Social Impact Assessment (SIA) reports, livelihood restoration plans, and social management frameworks.
• Monitor and evaluate social safeguard compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support land acquisition processes and rehabilitation planning.
• Prepare project reports, presentations, and documentation related to social development components.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Social Impact Assessment (SIA), R&R policies, and community development practices.
• Experience in infrastructure, urban development, transportation, industrial parks, or township projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with national and state-level social safeguard regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and government authorities.

Kannada Speaking preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in infrastructure and urban development projects.
• Proven involvement in preparation and implementation of R&R and livelihood restoration programs.
• Experience working with government departments, development authorities, or consulting firms.