Vacancy title:
Community impact management and social investment coordinator

Jobs at:
East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Deadline of this Job:
30th August 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 20th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:
-Req: I389IBR
The job holder will contribute to the successful design and implementation of the EACOP Project ESMP through contribution to the effective delivery of the Community Impact Mitigation initiatives such as livelihood restoration outlined from the RAPs and the other ESMP activities. Support will be given to the review, development and execution of the implementation of the Livelihood Plans developed from the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) contained within the Environmental Social Management Plans (ESMP). The job holder’s role will therefore be to work with relevant third party stakeholders to support Protect affected Persons and communities to regain livelihoods in a sustainable manner within the same or similar context while mitigating any negative impacts towards the company's daily operations. The job holder will participate in the Finalization of scopes of works related to ESMPs. Under the direction of the Social Studies and Land Acquisition Coordinator, work closely with the contractors to ensure execution of deliverables to mitigate impacts of the project and also participate in the monitoring and evaluation of these activities.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in agronomy, agricultural engineering, development economics, geography, demography, social sciences or related discipline.
  
• At least 10-15 years of professional experience in working with rural communities in Uganda, preferably within the area covered by the future pipeline and terminal. A minimum oi 5 years professional experience working in livelihood restoration for the extractives or a related industry.
  
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain good relations with stakeholders including government authorities and local communities. Negotiation and conflict management skills.
  
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  
• Good Computer skills; report writing and analytical skills.
  
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Kiswahili essential, other relevant local languages an advantage