Job description
A rare opportunity has arisen to join a leading consultancy as a Senior Resettlement and Social Specialist. You will join a company at the forefront of some of the most interesting and ethical projects.
Job Objectives
Managing the administrative and technical aspects of social impact assessment and resettlement projects (either as stand-alone projects or as part of an ESIA).
Winning projects through proposal compilation and building of positive relationships with new and existing clients.
Compilation of Social Impact Assessment reports and Resettlement Action Plans.
Managing socio-economic and asset surveys, including analysis and interpretation of survey data.
Engaging with stakeholders at community and government levels.
Liaising with clients and project partners.
Effectively managing interfaces between disciplines - e.g. coordination between social/ resettlement practitioners and database management, GIS, stakeholder engagement, land surveying, economic modelling, community health impact assessment, etc.
Education
Post graduate degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Research Psychology or related field.
Experience
8-10 years' experience in resettlement planning or related field.
Requirements
Must have demonstrable experience in compiling professional reports that meet applicable technical requirements.
Must be able to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to work independently and within a team
Must be willing to travel internationally.
Specialist knowledge within the field of social impact assessment and resettlement.
Experience in special-purpose studies (e.g. Social and Labour Plans, Community Development Plans, influx management, artisanal mining, etc.) would be beneficial.
Experience in electronic (tablet-based) social surveys and/or statistical data analysis would be beneficial.
Knowledge of French or Swahili would be beneficial (but not essential).
Must have a valid driver's licence.
Values
To ensure SUSTAINABILITY in our environment and our business this role will be required to live and uphold the following values:
Demonstrating INTEGRITY and HONESTY at all times;
Acting in a PROFESSIONAL manner;
Working together as a TEAM;
Demonstrating CARE;
Delivering FLEXIBLE and PRAGMATIC solutions;
Demonstrating PASSION; and
Being FUTURE FOCUSED.
For further information, then please contact Barrie Dempster at ALLEN & YORK LTD on 01202 888986 ext 280 or email bdempster@allen-york.com
