VACANCY RE-ANNOUNCEMENT

The Government of Mongolia (GOM) with support from The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is implementing the " UB-Darkhan road project " (Project). The project Executing Agency (EA) is Ministry of Road and Transport Development (MRTD). Under the project, EA is seeking to recruit a qualified The Social Safeguards Expert for the Project Implementing Unit (PIU) who will be engaged on a full-time basis.

Objective of the assignment

The Social Safeguards Expert will be responsible for ensuring and reporting on the implementation of measures required under the National Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA), international Environmental and Social Impacts Assessment (ESIA), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMP), the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP), Land Acquisition and Livelihood Restoration Framework and relevant action plans (LARF/LRP/RAP) – together the “ESIA disclosure package”. The Specialist will identify social-related implementation issues and will instruct necessary corrective and preventative actions to be taken by the contractors or by MRTD.

The Social Safeguards Expert will be acquainted with the relevant Mongolian regulations and procedures and EBRD Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) and relevant requirements on social impacts assessment and management, land acquisition, labour standards, stakeholder engagement, and managing effectively any impacts on local communities. The Specialist will be accountable for social contractual matters on behalf of the MRTD to ensure that all parties involved adhere to the highest quality social standards during construction works implementation.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social studies or another relevant field

Experience: at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the area of social safeguards and stakeholder engagement, and compliance with relevant Mongolian social and labour laws and regulations, and good international practice.

Experience in any of the following areas is considered an advantage:

1. Work experience in social performance management, stakeholder engagement, public participation and consultation activities, a part of a position in a public administration institution, a non-government organization, private sector company, or international financing institution
2. Familiarity with international financing institutions’ social safeguards requirements.

• Experience in gender issues and assessments.

1. Knowledge of relevant Mongolian laws, e.g., labour law.

If you possess the above qualifications, please submit a cover letter indicating why she/he considers her/himself suitable for the position, detailed public servant CV highlighting skills/experience, copy of diplomas or certificates and two reference letters from last two employers no later than 16:00, 10 February 2023. Only those successful candidates will be contacted. The application documents under the name of The Social Safeguards Expert shall be submitted in person to the below address. The submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. Incomplete applications would not be considered. If you need any further details, please feel free to contact us.

Contact address:  Ministry of Road and Transport Development, Government Building №13, room 307, Chinggis Avenue 11, Ulaanbaatar 14251, Mongolia Contact person: E.Badamsuren

Tel: +(976) 51263179