Vacancy title:
Senior Social Development Specialist
Jobs at:
World Bank
Deadline of this Job:
November 23, 2018
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: 14th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time
JOB DETAILS:
The World Bank Uganda Country Office seeks to hire a Senior Social Development Specialist to provide direct support to clients and Bank teams on social sustainability, social risk management and stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) which consists of ten Environmental and Social Standards. In particular, (s) he will focus on:
Operational work:
Policy work:
Analytical work:
Capacity building:
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate should hold an Advanced Degree in relevant social science, extensive knowledge and experience in addressing issues covered by the World Bank’s new Environmental and Social Framework in complex and challenging settings, and across sectors, demonstrated ability to translate analytical work into policy advice and actionable, practical recommendations, demonstrated experience in resettlement and relocation, land acquisition and in the analysis, assessment and monitoring of resettlement plans and indigenous peoples plans, demonstrated ability to engage eff effectively with Government, private sector, project beneficiaries and civil society, strong analytical skills, very high level of energy and initiative, at least 8 years of experience working in social risk management in Uganda and/or elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa. Fluency in English is required.
Job application procedure
For the full positi on descripti on, complete selecti on criteria and required competencies, candidates are requested to submit an application at www.worldbank.org/jobs . Under the “New Job Portal” box - click Here to access the new job Portal > Search the Req ID# 1006 (in the Keyword or Req ID box). The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, race, nati onality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date is November 23, 2018.
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