SMEC

Senior Social Safeguards Specialist

SMEC  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

– Senior Social Safeguards Expert (Road & Highway Project)

Position: Senior Social Safeguards Expert
Experience: 15+ Years
Project: Road & Highway Project

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and implementation of social safeguard activities in accordance with project requirements and applicable regulations.

  • Prepare and review Social Impact Assessments (SIA), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), and other safeguard documents.

  • Ensure compliance with national regulations and funding agency environmental and social safeguard frameworks.

  • Engage with local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders to address social issues and facilitate project implementation.

  • Oversee land acquisition, resettlement, rehabilitation, and livelihood restoration activities where applicable.

  • Monitor social safeguard performance and prepare periodic progress reports.

  • Support grievance redress mechanisms and ensure timely resolution of community concerns.

  • Coordinate with project teams to integrate social safeguards into planning and execution.

  • Conduct field visits, stakeholder consultations, and capacity-building programs.

Qualification & Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Rural Development, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 15 years of professional experience in social safeguards, resettlement, rehabilitation, or community development for infrastructure projects.

  • Experience working on road and highway projects funded by government agencies or multilateral institutions will be preferred.

  • Sound knowledge of Social Impact Assessment (SIA), stakeholder engagement, land acquisition, and resettlement frameworks.

  • Strong communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.

Candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply.

vikash.kushawaha@sjgroup.com

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About SMEC

SMEC simplifies the complex. We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

Our origins date back to the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, one of the engineering wonders of the world, and for the last 75 years we have built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport, water and energy infrastructure projects around the world.

We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower, urban communities and renewable energy sectors.

Today our specialist teams draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Insights blog Insights (smec.com).

At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields.

We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to help us engineer positive change. We’d love to hear from you - for more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.

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Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
North Sydney, AU
Year Founded
1970
Website
smec.com
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