Job Description – 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 qualified 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.
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