Social Consultant II

SJ Group; Mumbai; Vor Ort; INR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Surban a Jurong is seeking an experienced Social Expert to support infrastructure and development projects with strong expertise in social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, SIA, and compliance with national and international standards.

The role involves conducting SIA and due diligence, preparing R&R and livelihood restoration plans, leading stakeholder consultations, and ensuring compliance with IFC, World Bank, ADB, JICA, and other agencies throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in social safeguard and development sector assignments.
• Strong understanding of social safeguard frameworks and lender requirements including IFC, World Bank, ADB, JICA, etc.
• Experience in land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and community consultation processes.
• Experience across sectors such as transport, renewable energy, industrial areas, urban infrastructure, or related sectors.

Aufgaben

• Conduct Social Impact Assessments (SIA), Social Due Diligence, and related social safeguard studies.
• Prepare and review Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Plans, Livelihood Restoration Plans/Frameworks, and social management documents.
• Lead stakeholder consultations, public consultations, focus group discussions, and community engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with social safeguard requirements of international financial institutions such as IFC, The World Bank, ADB, JICA, and other multilateral agencies.
• Review and assess land acquisition processes and compliance with national and state regulations.
• Undertake labor compliance audits and assess social risks associated with projects.
• Coordinate with project authorities, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and local communities on social safeguard matters.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, monitoring frameworks, and project documentation.
• Contribute to implementation and monitoring of social safeguard measures throughout the project lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Social safeguards

Stakeholder engagement

Social impact assessment

Compliance standards

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an experienced Social Expert to join our team for infrastructure and development sector projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, social impact assessments, and compliance with national and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Social Impact Assessments (SIA), Social Due Diligence, and related social safeguard studies.
• Prepare and review Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Plans, Livelihood Restoration Plans/Frameworks, and social management documents.
• Lead stakeholder consultations, public consultations, focus group discussions, and community engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with social safeguard requirements of international financial institutions such as IFC, The World Bank, ADB, JICA, and other multilateral agencies.
• Review and assess land acquisition processes and compliance with national and state regulations.
• Undertake labor compliance audits and assess social risks associated with projects.
• Coordinate with project authorities, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and local communities on social safeguard matters.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, monitoring frameworks, and project documentation.
• Contribute to implementation and monitoring of social safeguard measures throughout the project lifecycle.

Desired Profile

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in social safeguard and development sector assignments.
• Strong understanding of social safeguard frameworks and lender requirements including IFC, World Bank, ADB, JICA, etc.
• Experience in land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and community consultation processes.
• Experience across sectors such as transport, renewable energy, industrial areas, manufacturing facilities, urban infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong analytical, communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Anthropology, Rural Development, or related discipline.

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