Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist

The Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist will perform the following tasks: Lead the design of activities related to Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) to be held during the Project Inception Phase. Lead the development and implementation of the FAO Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and complementary ESS plans. Lead the development and monitor the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan Lead the development of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is applied in community activities where relevant. Facilitate stakeholder consultations. Support the Project Gender Specialist and provide input into the Project Gender Action Plan. Coordinate the implementation and strengthen Uganda’s Safeguards Information System (SIS) and Framework. Work closely with the Climate Change Department (CCD) of the Ministry of Water and Environment and National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on the development of Safeguards Summary of Information for the UNFCCC and other safeguards reports. Support the development and operationalization of the Benefit Sharing Plan (BSP) Build project and local (district) capacities to ensure the application of the safeguards during the project implementation. How to Apply: Click Here to Apply Now: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2600799&tz=GMT%2B03%3A00&tzname=Africa%2FNairobi