Job Vacancy For Social Development Specialist

• Coordinate all project activities at the Zonal Offices and censure the development and effective implementation of approved work plans, in compliance with the financing agreement and project implementation manuals
• Review the avaliable terms of reference for the preparation of safeguards instruments (e.g. ESMP, RAPs, etc) needed based on outcome of sub-project screening
• Review bidding documents prepared by MMDAs to ensure the inclusion of ESF provisions in contracts for works and supervision
• Identify opportunities in the communities for the operationalsation of social development activities
• Liaise with the social safeguards and communication specialists, and other team members at the national, regional and district levels to operationalise the stakeholder engagement plan
• Operationalise the project GRM at the regional/zonal level and district levels to ensure its is effective and functional to address project-related complaints
• Ensure that activities focused on coordinating social cohesion, alternative dispute resolution, capacity building, community engagement and sensitisation are incorporated into the Annual Work Plan and budget
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are incorporated into project activities
• Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders in the field of social development to keep abreast with developments and issues in the beneficiary communities
• Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building on social development
• Review the progress of the project implementation and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress report and
• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the MLGDRD/Project Coordinator

• Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or related programme deemed relevant to the postion
• 8 years relevant professional experience in social development or related areas and in project administration
• 5 years professional experience on a project funded by the world bank or an agency of the United Nations system or other donors of same size
• Possess relevant experience in social inclusion such as gender, disability, conflict and fragility in planning context, project/programme design and implementation
• Excellent digital skills, including the use of software such as Microsoft Office suite (word, excel, powerpoint etc) for design, communication, project management and analysis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (proficiency in French is an advantage)

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