Social Resettlement Compensation Specialist - CDM Smith

Job Title:     Social Resettlement Compensation Specialist

Location:     Tanzania - Dar es saalm
Office Location:    Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Description   

 We are now accepting applicants for Social/Resettlement/Compensation Specialist candidates for water and sanitation projects located throughout Africa.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Ensure overall compliance of CDM Smith’s contract with the client as it relates to social issues including budget, scope, schedule, quality and reporting requirements on the assignment

·         Leadership of the social components of the project

·         Regular reporting to CDM Smith, our client, local government institutions, and other stakeholders as required by the client, and CDM Smith

·         Oversee remedial actions to avoid or mitigate implementation delays, cost overruns, poor quality of studies, and unmitigated social impacts

·         Screen all sites identified for civil works to determine need for involuntary resettlement

·         Develop resettlement plans in accordance with client’s resettlement policy if any of the sites for rehabilitation or expansion will result in involuntary resettlement

·         Assess land issues, titles, and the potential impact of the ensuing project. Identify compensation needs for resettlement impacts

·         Adherence to CDM Smith’s quality management program

·         Monitor and report on contractor compliance with the site specific social management plans and health and safety plans

·         Participate in meetings with the client, CDM Smith project team and other key stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications  

 Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

·         15+ years of experience in the social/resettlement/compensation projects associated with the implementation of medium to large civil projects in accordance with international standards

·         A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing countries in the sub-Saharan Africa

·         Previous experience on water and sanitation projects with a preference for projects in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

·         The specialist should have in-depth understanding of and international best practices and policy on involuntary resettlement issues

·         Substantial experience in community mobilization and analysis of resettlement issues, preferably in Africa, will be a great advantage.

·         As a resettlement specialist, the candidate should have thorough understanding of resettlement checklists and guidelines of international donor agencies.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials

·         Ability to work as part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team, often operating under tight deadlines and timetables;

·         Ability to speak local languages (Africa) is preferred but not required.

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