Social Safeguard Specialist at RWANDA HOUSING AUTHORITY(RHA) : Deadline: Aug 19, 2021

Job Description

 Assist in the elaboration, review, disseminate and enforce Social Safeguards guideline in consultation with stakeholders;
 Participate in social screening activities as well as review of grievance readdress mechanisms;
 Undertake a social risk categorization;
 Closely follow up the integration of safeguard assessment information and completion of safeguards self-screening Checklist during the project/program development process;
 Provide technical support during proposal development, project design, appraisal process and resource mobilization plan for the sub projects in all locations;
 Closely provide assistance and deliver capacity building training to the field teams to close knowledge/skill gaps and minimize the likelihood of risks;
 Undertake a social risk categorization of proposals submitted to the office and project under implementation;
 Ensure that appropriate social impact mitigation measures are proposed and met;
 Undertake follow up monitoring to ensure that proposed mitigation measures are implemented according to an agreed upon social mitigation implementation plan;
 Conduct field post-occupancy assessment and audits to determine building performance in terms of safety, wellness, comfort, and neighborhood friendly component;
 write periodic reports in accordance to the timelines set by the direct supervisor

Minimum Qualifications