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Position: Social Safeguard Specialist
Project: Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP)
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Contract Type: Individual Consultant
Position Overview
The Energy Department, Government of Sindh is hiring a qualified Social Safeguard Specialist for the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP). The project is funded by the International Development Association (IDA) to enhance solar energy solutions in Sindh.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Qualification:
- Sixteen (16) years of education in Social Sciences or related fields such as:
- Development Studies
- Gender Studies
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Rural/Urban Development
- Degree must be from a recognized university.
2. Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of total professional experience.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in:
- Community mobilization and resettlement management under donor-funded projects.
- Preparing and implementing Resettlement Plans for infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of local laws regarding land acquisition, labor management, and protection of vulnerable groups.
- Experience working with World Bank, Asian Development Bank, JICA, or similar institutions.
- Hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing E&S instruments (e.g., ESMP, RAP, IEE).
3. Core Skills:
- Expertise in participatory methods for community engagement, assessments, and surveys.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Urdu (Sindhi proficiency is a plus).
- Ability to work with diverse teams to achieve project objectives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their Expression of Interest (EoI) along with a CV and cover letter via email or hard copy to the Project Director at the address below:
Address: Project Director, Sindh Solar Energy Project,
Bungalow # D-155, Block-5, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
Email: pd@ssep.gos.pk | manager.procurement@ssep.gos.pk
Telephone: +92 21 99332106
Deadline to Apply: December 30, 2024
Important Notes:
- The consultant will be hired per World Bank Procurement Regulations.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
