RIDP Social Safeguards Specialist
Employer RID PIU
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Information on vacancy |
Period of publication |
24.06.2025 - 23.07.2025 |
Field of activity / position: |
Other |
Duties |
Coordinate work of Environmental/Social Specialists in Ferghana, Andijan, Namangan, Syrdarya and Jizzakh regions (regional Environmental/Social Specialist); - Conduct regular visits to selected project sites to coordinate with local level implementation/partner agencies, regional and district Khokimiyats, Single Engineering companies, and local stakeholders; - Provide guidance and support to regional Environmental/Social Specialists to work with construction contractors to prepare site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMPs) for all project sites selected for the project financing based on the Selection and Prioritization Criteria; - Through regional Environmental/Social Specialists oversee compliance with the Project Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) by the project and its contractors and implementing partners; - Provide guidance and support to regional Environmental/Social Specialists to work with Facilitating Partners (NGOs in Ferghana, Namangan and Andijan regions) and Qishloq Facilitators (PIU staff in Syrdarya and Jizzakh regions) to coordinate and oversight the environmental and social safeguards screening processes, identify alternative 39 investments based on these findings, prepare Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs); - Oversee the preparation of any Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), if required under the terms of the RPF; - If required, oversee RAP implementation and implementation quality (including such aspects as public consultation processes, land acquisition processes, accommodation/land replacement, livelihood restoration, grievance redress mechanism etc.); |
Requirements to the candidate |
Age: |
n/a |
Gender: |
Irrelevant |
Residence: |
Узбекистан |
Education: |
Irrelevant |
Professional requirements |
Higher education in social science, urban planning, land management or other relevant equivalent degree, with at least 5 years of relevant work experience (e.g. social impact, land acquisition, resettlement, labor, gender); - Experience with safeguards policies of International Financial Institutions and with ensuring project compliance with social safeguards requirements; - Good command of national social legislation; - Strong sense of responsibility, willingness to take initiative; - Strong experience in interacting with local authorities and communities; 40 - Excellent organizational and communication skills; - Excellent knowledge of Uzbek, Russian and full English fluency, including report-writing skills. |
Working conditions |
Region |
Tashkent |
Employment |
Full |
Salary offered |
to be negotiated in interview |
Additional information |
Additional information: |
The Consultant under this assignment will report to PIU manager. |
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