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.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Human Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related social science field

Minimum of 5 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

Note

You are required to merge the documents into one file

• 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
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Human Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related social science field
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
• Experience in social impact assessments and community engagement
• Strong understanding of social safeguard policies and frameworks
• Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders