Job Summary

We are seeking a committed and socially aware Social Safeguards Officer to ensure that all projects are implemented in a socially responsible manner. The role involves managing social risks, engaging with communities, and ensuring compliance with social safeguard policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor social impacts of projects and operations
• Develop and implement Social Management Plans (SMPs)
• Conduct social impact assessments and baseline studies
• Engage with local communities, stakeholders, and vulnerable groups
• Address community concerns, grievances, and conflicts effectively
• Ensure compliance with national and international social safeguard standards
• Support resettlement planning and livelihood restoration where applicable
• Prepare social safeguard reports and documentation
• Promote inclusive participation and stakeholder engagement
• Monitor labor practices and ensure ethical standards are upheld

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Human Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related social science field
• Minimum of 2–3 years relevant work experience
• Experience in social impact assessments and community engagement
• Strong understanding of social safeguard policies and frameworks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder engagement and community relations
• Conflict resolution and grievance handling
• Social risk assessment
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

• Assess and monitor social impacts of projects and operations
• Develop and implement Social Management Plans (SMPs)
• Conduct social impact assessments and baseline studies
• Engage with local communities, stakeholders, and vulnerable groups
• Address community concerns, grievances, and conflicts effectively
• Ensure compliance with national and international social safeguard standards
• Support resettlement planning and livelihood restoration where applicable
• Prepare social safeguard reports and documentation
• Promote inclusive participation and stakeholder engagement
• Monitor labor practices and ensure ethical standards are upheld

• Stakeholder engagement and community relations
• Conflict resolution and grievance handling
• Social risk assessment
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Human Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related social science field
• Minimum of 2–3 years relevant work experience
• Experience in social impact assessments and community engagement
• Strong understanding of social safeguard policies and frameworks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders