A leading infrastructure development consortium delivering large-scale, lender-aligned projects seeks to engage a Social Safeguard Specialist to strengthen compliance, field systems, and community risk management.
This is a Lagos-based consultancy (retainer) requiring physical presence several days per week and travel to project sites as needed.
Immediate resumption required.
Relocation support may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
Role Overview
The Specialist will support the Community Relations, Social & HSE structure, working closely with field teams to ensure alignment with IFC Performance Standards and/or World Bank ESF requirements across projects.
This role demands practical field competence, structured documentation discipline, data-driven reporting, and the ability to set up working safeguard systems — not just advise on them.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation and monitoring of RAPs and Livelihood Restoration Programs
- Strengthen stakeholder engagement frameworks aligned with international lender standards
- Provide technical oversight of Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM)
- Conduct social risk audits and compliance gap assessments
- Lead social data collection, KPI tracking, and reporting
- Prepare lender-ready documentation and monitoring reports
- Conduct field visits to project locations to assess, train, and establish systems
- Build capacity of CLO's and CAA teams through structured trainings and checklists
- Advise on conflict mitigation and community mediation strategies
- Support social and environmental studies where required
- Lead or coordinate consultancy-level safeguard activities
- Multilingual capability and strong administrative/data management skills are an advantage.
Candidate Profile
- 3–6 years demonstrable experience in social safeguards within infrastructure, transport, energy, coastal, or similar projects
- Direct working exposure to IFC Performance Standards and/or World Bank ESF implementation
- Experience with RAPs, stakeholder engagement plans, and GRM systems
- Experience conducting social baseline or impact studies
- Strong report writing and documentation discipline
- Proven field experience in sensitive community environments
- Ability to train teams and establish safeguard structures
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Law, or related field
- High ethical standards and discretion
Engagement Structure
- Consultancy (Retainer)
- Lagos-based, onsite several days weekly
- Site travel required
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