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Position:NationalSpecialist:Social SafeguardsSpecialist Background:Winrock International is recruiting aNational Specialist:Social SafeguardsSpecialistfor anAsian DevelopmentBank(ADB)opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems.The projectwill contribute tofood security and nutrition improved, and agricultural value addition increasedin a climate resilient and gender-responsive manner in Lao PDR.This position will be a part-time consultancy that will require a commitment of12person months over a5-yearperiod. Location:Vientiane,Laos Major Responsibilities: The specialist shallensurethe MOIC and BOL safeguard staff are trained and supported for social safeguard compliance as detailed in the RF,EGDFand SMF. With detailed tasks as the following but not limited to:
- Develop the stakeholder analysis and prepare the stakeholder engagement and communication plan.
- Review andensurethe GRM is translated,approvedanddisseminated.
- Develop work schedule between the engineering team, social safeguardteamand survey team for safeguard document preparations (DDRs).
- Conduct training for PMU and PIUs safeguard officers on ADB SPS, project policy and requirements, reporting and GRM management, LAR impactassessmentand subproject screening procedures.
- Develop monitoring template for PIU PMU safeguard officers for consolidation and preparation of annual social safeguard monitoring report.
- Prepare andsubmitto ADB the required due diligence reports requiredbasedDED completion.
- Prepare in developing social safeguard selection criteria and reportingsystem.
- Prepare andsubmitconsolidatedsocial safeguard monitoring report for ADB review and disclosure.
- Develop and train PMU- PIU safeguard officers in operating,managingand reporting the GRM.
- Support the PMU and PIU safeguard officers in conducting and reportingthe publicconsultations.
- For ethnic groups, the specialist will:
- Support the implementation of EGDF requirements in the FI projects areas of output 1 and output 2.
- Review anddeterminewhether the ADB SPS (2009) IP safeguards are triggered and applied. If triggered:
- Review and assess the possible IP impacts from project activities
- Support the monitoring and reporting of EGDF implementation/compliance in the FI project areas for output 1 and 2
- Assist the PMU-PIUs in the monitoring of EG beneficiaries of FI activities
- Oversee the conduct of the social impact assessment survey for subprojects where IP impacts areidentified.
- If needed, prepare an EGDP and ensure EGDP monitoring indicators areestablishedand reported quarterly.
Required outputs of this position:
- Training schedule on safeguard policy and implementation, including GRM.
- EGDF implementation plan for FI outputs underoutput1 and 2.
- Workplan between the social safeguard team, surveyteamand engineering team for impact assessment and document preparation.
- Guidance on social priorities and concerns.
- PSA supplementary appendices.
- Engagement and communication/consultation plan.
- All social and gender inputs to the feasibility studies for the subprojects.
- DDRs for each subproject.
- Annual safeguard monitoring templates and report for PMU-PIU.
- Draft annual social safeguard report for PMU submission to ADB.
Qualifications Education:Master's degreein social sciences, economics, development studies, gender studies, or an equivalent field Experience:
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in social development, land acquisition and resettlement (LAR), and ethnic group engagement, preferably within rural communities
- Proven experience in social safeguards management, monitoring, and/or impact assessment for projects financed by ADB and/or other multilateral development organizations
- Demonstrated familiarity with ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS, 2009), national social safeguards management procedures, and relevant environmental and social legislation of Lao PDR;
- Clear and demonstrable skills in implementing andmonitoringsocial safeguardsin accordance withthe ADB SPS.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage and work with local communities, contractors, and government agencies andfacilitateconsultations resulting in positive outcomes and dialogue
- Familiar with the requirements of the international developmentagencies requirementsin financial intermediary designed projects.
- Experience working in LAO PDR preferred
- Experience working with ADB preferred.
- ExperienceworkinginASEAN countries-particularly inLao PDR,Vietnam, andCambodiaconsideredasanadvantage
Computer Skills:Proficiencyin using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advancedproficiencyin Excel is preferred. Communication Skills:Strong written and verbal communication skills arerequired, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form. Language:Fluent inEnglish (written and spoken),Thaior Lao language skills (preferred) Physical Demands:This positionmay require regional travel This position is basedon-goingdonor funding. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal treatment for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by law.
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Winrock International
Dec 22, 2025