Education and certification:

• Master’s degree in social sciences/social work and social, Administration, Development Studies/Counselling, and Guidance from a recognized University/Institution. Or
• A first-level University degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the related fields with an additional 3 years of relevant experience will be given due consideration instead of a Master’s degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years professional experience in social safeguards management, especially in public civil works projects and/or development projects and/or emergency assistance and/or social development is required;
• Experience in the implementation of large-scale projects regarding social safeguards-related work financed by Multilateral, such as the World Bank;
• Experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment;
• A project/program management certification would be an added advantage;
• Previous experience with the UN or World Bank-funded projects is desirable;
• Experience in supervisory work on-site of contractors or working on the implementation of infrastructural projects is an asset;
• Knowledge of environmental safeguards and best practices is an asset.

Language Requirement:

• Fluency in English required;
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.