Job description
1. Support the development of ESIAs, ESMPs and monitoring of the same from the social perspective
2. Plan, implement and document consultation activities through the lifecyle of LADP activities (planning, implementation and monitoring) to ensure meaningful engagement.
3. Follow-up of LADP Contractor’s conformity with labour regulations of the host country
4. Checking that workers’ contract are in line with labour regulations and with Contractor’s obligations according to contract with the client,
5. Checking of weekly and monthly working cycles and their conformance with labour laws and prepare monthly related LADP progress reports,
6. Follow up the implementation of HIV/AIDs management plan as prepared in the ESIA/ESMPs
7. Organize Community meetings
8. Follow up Land related issues within LADP scope of projects,
9. To provide assistance to the LADP projects in the Districts/Communes/NELSAP
10. Follow up of grievances in relation to workers and contractors as well as communities (insults, GBV, working conditions, management of timesheets) tracking all grievancise documentation on how they handled
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelors Degree in Social Anthropology
5 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Excellent Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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Decision making skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Excellent Communication, report writing and presentation skills;
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Strong computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and other relevant computer applications.
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Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
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Basic reporting skills.
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At least five (5) years of work experience in working with public and community projects during implementation with a range of stakeholders with demonstrated practical experience in community engagement, land acquisition, social analysis, planning and management of a range of social dimensions Gender Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Transmitted diseases HIV/AIDS, labour issues, dealing with complaints, knowledge with Grievances Redress Mechanisms (GRM),
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Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in navigating complex social and environment problems, thinking creatively and holistically about problems, and identifying and gaining consensus on cross-sector solutions.
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Established and documented evidence of knowledge of community driven development
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Established and documented evidence of kknowledge/working with lenders projects such as World Bank safeguards requirements i.e. Resettlement Policies and procedures will be an added advantage.
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Must be knowledgeable in the Ngoma administrative settings and hierarchy in addition to having a deep understanding of the cultures and norms of the communities that will be impacted by the project including those that will be covered by the LADP activities.
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Experience working within international and donor organization contexts and especially familiarity with the policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral development agencies is an advantage.
