The Social Safeguards Specialist shall work with the PCU, the Ministry and the relevant District Local Goverments/ Municipalities to implement the Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs). Social Risk Management Plans (SRMPs)including Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups Plans (VMGPs), Labour Management Plans (LMPs). Gender Mainstreaming Plans (GMP), Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP) and the Community Development Action Plans (CDAP). The Consultant will ensure that various interventions implemented under USEEP comply with social policies, laws and regulations governing both Uganda and IDA. The incumbent will mainly be determining, to what extent the Social Safeguard Policies of Government of Uganda and the World Bank are being followed during implementation of such activities as construction of school infrastructure, capacity building initiatives; level of compliance with regard to the provisions in Labour and working conditions and Occupational Health and Safety; and other cross cutting issues such as Gender Based Violence, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Sexual Harassment (GBV/SEASH), Violence against children, mitigation of HIV/AIDS, stakeholder engagement and grievance management.

Qualifications, Experience and Competences
Qualifications
The Specialist must be a holder of a Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Sociology, Anthropology, Public Policy and Administration, Development Studies, Gender Studies or other relevant Social Science fields from a recognized institution.
• He or she should hold a Bachelor’s degree in either Social Work, Social Sciences, Gender Studies or Development Studies
• Membership in related professional association(s) will be of added advantage.

Experience
• At least Ten (10) years in the field of Assessment and management of Social Impacts
• Experience in dealing with social issues pertinent to infrastructure development including management of land acquisition, resettlements and rehabilitation; community engagement and grievance management, gender analysis and knowledge in provision of culturally appropriate social benefits are desirable
Experience in dealing with national experts and institutions related to Social Risk Management;
• Experience of having worked in refugee settings is an added advantage.

Competences
• Working knowledge of Uganda’s legal and regulatory framework, as well as World Bank’s Operational Policies on social safeguards;
• Demonstrable knowledge of supporting a comprehensive and balanced approach to social management is required including scoping, screening, research, risk assessment, planning, project development and implementation, monitoring and reporting;
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and any environmental social analytical packages.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Should be fluent in English
• A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams in the organization at all levels.
• Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties.