Social Development Officer

SMEC

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Social safeguards integration
Community engagement strategies
Stakeholder participation facilitation
SMEC is seeking a Social Development Officer to lead efforts in integrating social safeguards and community engagement into project implementation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science discipline and at least five years of experience in rural development or community-based projects

Job Summary

  • The Social Development Officer is responsible for ensuring that social safeguards, community engagement, and stakeholder participation are effectively integrated into project implementation.
  • This position supports the project by monitoring social issues, assisting in grievance redress mechanisms, and promoting equitable benefits for affected and beneficiary communities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • We value equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to do their best.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

SMEC is seeking a Social Development Officer to lead efforts in integrating social safeguards and community engagement into project implementation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science discipline and at least five years of experience in rural development or community-based projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • social safeguards integration
  • community engagement strategies
  • stakeholder participation facilitation
  • inclusive development promotion
  • equitable benefits for communities

Nice-to-have

  • building identity into infrastructure
  • creating regenerative environments
  • advancing industries
  • global expertise with local precision
  • client-centric specialists

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's in relevant social science discipline
  • At least 5 years of professional experience
  • Rural development programme/WASH related projects/community based experience

Work Rights

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