Social Safeguards Officer - 4 Posts at Lake Victoria North Water Services Board

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Community Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Administration or its equivalent with atleast two (2) years’ work experience.

OR

• Diploma in Sociology, Anthropology, Community Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Administration or its equivalent with atleast four (4) years’ work experience.

Roles and Responsibility

• Conduct social screening and risk assessments to identify potential social impacts on communities.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of Social Management Plans (SMPs) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs).
• Ensure Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are followed where applicable.
• Engage with local communities, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), and other stakeholders to gather input and ensure their involvement in project activities.
• Facilitate community meetings and raise awareness about project-related works.
• Provide training to project staff, contractors, and local government officials on social safeguards, gender issues, and the handling of grievances.
• Build the capacity of local implementing partners to manage social risks effectively.
• Monitor project activities and contractor compliance with social safeguard policies.
• Conduct field visits to assess project impacts and compliance with mitigation measures.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on social safeguard compliance and performance to relevant authorities and donors.
• Establish and implement effective grievance redress mechanisms to address community concerns and complaints.
• Monitor and ensure the proper handling of grievances and compensation claims.
• Integrate gender considerations into project design and implementation.
• Ensure the inclusion and protection of Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups (VMGs) in project activities.
• Liaise with relevant government counterparts and other stakeholders to ensure coordination on social safeguard issues.
• Provide technical support to municipalities and project teams on social safeguards.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.