Senior Social Development Expert- 12 Years

Job Description – Social Development Expert

Position: Social Development Expert

Experience: Minimum 10 Years

Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Social Development, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead social impact assessments and socio-economic studies for urban, infrastructure, industrial, and township development projects.
• Prepare and implement Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Plans in compliance with applicable government policies and regulations.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations, community engagement programs, and public participation activities.
• Assess project impacts on local communities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with government agencies, local bodies, NGOs, and affected communities for project implementation.
• Develop Social Impact Assessment (SIA) reports, livelihood restoration plans, and social management frameworks.
• Monitor and evaluate social safeguard compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support land acquisition processes and rehabilitation planning.
• Prepare project reports, presentations, and documentation related to social development components.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Social Impact Assessment (SIA), R&R policies, and community development practices.
• Experience in infrastructure, urban development, transportation, industrial parks, or township projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with national and state-level social safeguard regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and government authorities.

Kannada Speaking preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in infrastructure and urban development projects.
• Proven involvement in preparation and implementation of R&R and livelihood restoration programs.
• Experience working with government departments, development authorities, or consulting firms.