– Senior Social Safeguards Expert (Road & Highway Project)

Position: Senior Social Safeguards Expert

Experience: 15+ Years

Project: Road & Highway Project

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the planning and implementation of social safeguard activities in accordance with project requirements and applicable regulations.

- Prepare and review Social Impact Assessments (SIA), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), and other safeguard documents.

- Ensure compliance with national regulations and funding agency environmental and social safeguard frameworks.

- Engage with local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders to address social issues and facilitate project implementation.

- Oversee land acquisition, resettlement, rehabilitation, and livelihood restoration activities where applicable.

- Monitor social safeguard performance and prepare periodic progress reports.

- Support grievance redress mechanisms and ensure timely resolution of community concerns.

- Coordinate with project teams to integrate social safeguards into planning and execution.

- Conduct field visits, stakeholder consultations,



and capacity-building programs.

Qualification & Experience

- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Rural Development, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

- Minimum 15 years of skilled experience in social safeguards, resettlement, rehabilitation, or community development for infrastructure projects.

- Experience working on road and highway projects funded by government agencies or multilateral institutions will be preferred.

- Sound knowledge of Social Impact Assessment (SIA), stakeholder engagement, land acquisition, and resettlement frameworks.

- Strong communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.

Candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply. [email protected]

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📌 Senior Social Safeguards Specialist (Guwahati)
🏢 SMEC
📍 Guwahati