Role Description The Social Expert is a assignment based role based throughout Maharashtra, working closely with engineering, planning, and project management teams. The role involves assessing social impacts of infrastructure projects, conducting stakeholder consultations, and supporting land acquisition and resettlement planning in line with regulatory and client requirements. The Social Expert prepares reports, presentations, and documentation related to social impact assessments, community engagement plans, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Day-to-day activities include field visits, data collection and analysis, coordination with local communities and authorities, and contributing to project proposals and compliance submissions. The role also requires maintaining accurate records, monitoring implementation of social mitigation measures, and communicating findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders. This Project is a ADB/AIIB funded project.
Qualifications
• 12+ years of experience.
• Solid skills in social impact assessment, stakeholder engagement,



and community consultation, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Competence in data collection, field surveys, and qualitative and quantitative analysis related to social and demographic factors.
• Proficiency in report writing, documentation, and preparation of presentations and project briefs for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with land acquisition processes, resettlement and rehabilitation frameworks, and relevant national and state-level social safeguard regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local authorities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related field.
• Prior experience in infrastructure, urban development, or environmental and social consulting is highly beneficia

📌 Social Expert (Pune)
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