Senior Social Development Specialist

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive for a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

We are looking for a Senior Social Development Specialist to lead and manage social development projects, demonstrating advanced technical knowledge and experience in stakeholder engagement and social research. The role should contribute to organisational development and performance of the team.

This position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Lead the preparation of high-quality reports such as social baselining and impact assessments, social development plans, stakeholder engagement plans, resettlement plans, and other social research documentations
• Oversee and/or conduct on-the-ground data gathering activities, facilitate community consultations, social surveys, and other stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage and demonstrate knowledge in the preparation of EIA/ESIA, social development and stakeholder engagement plans, resettlement and livelihood restoration plans, gender assessments and action plans
• Draft and review project proposals that demonstrate client focus and technical knowledge in the field of stakeholder engagement, EIA, ESIA, and involuntary resettlement
• Act as project manager and support the work of the project team to achieve outstanding project outcomes
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Tertiary qualification in community development, sociology, human ecology, anthropology, public relations or other related social science disciplines
• At least 5-10 years' work experience in social development work, such as socio-economic baselining and impact assessment, environmental and social due diligence, socio-economic and public health monitoring and audits, project-induced involuntary resettlement, and free prior informed consent.
• High-level of expertise and ability in producing well-written reports and proposals
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in preparing reports in accordance with local PEISS and international guidelines and standards such as IFC Performance Standards, ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework
• Broad experience in client management and stakeholder collaboration
  
  

This job offer can be based either in Makati, Quezon City or in our office in Cebu, depending on your home base / location.

Applicants must have work right for the Philippines.

Please note that we are not accepting agency resumes for this position.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

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Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

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Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.