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.