Chief Social Development and Resettlement Specialist

SMEC; Peshawar City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Chief Social Development and Resettlement Specialist in KPK, Pakistan. The role involves leading social safeguard, resettlement, and community engagement activities for a hydropower project, requiring expertise in social impact assessment and compliance with relevant policies. Suitable candidates should have 15+ years of experience and a Master’s degree in social sciences. Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship building are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years in social safeguard and resettlement-related activities.
• Proven experience preparing and implementing RAPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and implementation of Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs).
• Conduct social assessments and safeguard analyses as per requirements.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of safeguard measures.

Skills

Social impact assessment

Resettlement planning

Stakeholder engagement

Community consultation

Education

Master’s degree in social sciences or a related discipline

Job description

• At SMEC we provide sustainable approaches to significant infrastructure projects around the globe.
• Contribute to our company’s development and lead innovation efforts with SMEC.
• Be a part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives.

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well‑established and growing organization.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organization that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Social Development and Resettlement Specialist to lead social safeguard, resettlement, and community engagement activities for a hydropower project based in KPK Pakistan. The position requires strong expertise in social impact assessment, resettlement planning, and compliance with World Bank and Government of Pakistan safeguard policies.

• Lead the preparation and implementation of Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and related safeguard documentation.
• Conduct social assessments and social safeguard analyses in line with World Bank and national requirements.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of social safeguard measures during project implementation.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and community consultation processes.
• Provide technical guidance to the project team on all matters related to social development and resettlement.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Qualifications

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. Master’s degree in social sciences or a related discipline)
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in social safeguard and resettlement‑related activities.
• Proven experience preparing and implementing RAPs, social assessments, and safeguard documentation.
• Prior experience of hydropower or similar infrastructure development projects will be an advantage.

Equal Opportunity

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Taimoor Tariq - [e-mail]

For further details about us, please visit our website:

https://www.smec.com/

www.smec.com/careers

Recruitment

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.