The Sindh Energy Department has issued a notification for a job opening under the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP). The department is seeking to hire a Social Safeguard Specialist to be part of its Project Management Unit (PMU). This position will support the project by ensuring the application of social safeguards and resettlement planning for affected communities.
About the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP)
The Sindh Solar Energy Project, funded by the International Development Association (IDA), aims to improve access to clean energy in the province. As part of this initiative, the Energy Department of the Government of Sindh is looking for qualified individuals to provide essential professional services for the successful implementation of the project.
Role and Responsibilities
The Social Safeguard Specialist will be a key member of the Project Management Unit (PMU) under the Sindh Solar Energy Project. Their primary duties will include working with communities, facilitating community mobilization, managing resettlement activities, and ensuring compliance with social safeguards. The selected candidate will assist in the preparation of resettlement plans and other relevant documents for the project’s infrastructure components.
Eligibility Criteria
The selected candidate must meet the following qualifications and experience:
- Educational Qualification: A minimum of 16 years of education in social sciences or relevant disciplines such as development studies, sociology, gender studies, or political science from a recognized university.
- Work Experience: At least 10 years of total work experience, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in community engagement, mobilization, and resettlement under international donor-assisted projects.
- Knowledge and Skills: Strong knowledge of federal, provincial, and local laws related to land acquisition, resettlement, labor management, and special protection for vulnerable groups. The candidate should also be familiar with the environmental and social safeguard policies of international financial institutions like the World Bank and ADB.
- Core Competencies: Expertise in participatory methods, community mobilization, social assessments, and resettlement planning is required. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Urdu are essential. Knowledge of Sindhi is an added advantage but not mandatory.
Selection Process
The Social Safeguard Specialist will be selected according to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018). The process will follow an Open Competitive Selection for Individual Consultants.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their expressions of interest, along with a covering letter and CV by 30th December 2024. The documents can be sent to the Project Director at the address below or via email at the provided email addresses.
Submission Details:
- Attention: The Project Director, Sindh Solar Energy Project
- Address: Project Management Unit (PMU), Bungalow D-155, Block-5, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
- Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
- Telephone: +92 21 99332106
For more details, interested candidates are encouraged to visit the official website of the Sindh Solar Energy Project at www.step.gov.pk.
Conclusion
This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with a background in social sciences and experience in community mobilization and resettlement. The selected candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that the Sindh Solar Energy Project is implemented successfully, providing cleaner energy solutions to the people of Sindh.
Candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply by the stated deadline and be part of a project that will contribute significantly to the development of renewable energy in Pakistan.
