About the organization
the world bank group is a global partnership of 189 member countries committed to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a livable planet. through financing policy advice research and data the organization works with governments private sector actors and civil society to address complex development challenges worldwide.
Regional context eastern and southern africa
the eastern and southern africa region covers 26 countries and supports development priorities including job creation economic transformation digital development institutional strengthening human capital investment climate resilience and addressing fragility conflict and violence.
position summary
the social development specialist will support world bank operations in ethiopia south sudan and sudan. the role focuses on social risk management social inclusion and compliance with the world bank environmental and social framework. the position is based in addis ababa and supports the central safeguards unit.
key duties and responsibilities
the specialist will advise task teams and government counterparts on social safeguards and environmental and social framework requirements throughout the project life cycle. responsibilities include supporting project preparation implementation and supervision to ensure bank financed projects are inclusive sustainable and socially responsible.
the role includes providing technical guidance on land acquisition involuntary resettlement livelihood restoration stakeholder engagement grievance redress mechanisms indigenous peoples cultural heritage and community health and safety. the specialist will conduct social due diligence prepare environmental and social risk review summaries environmental and social commitment plans and contribute to project appraisal documents and supervision reports.
requirements education
a master’s degree in social sciences or related fields such as development studies sociology social anthropology international development environmental sciences or sustainability management is required.
requirements experience
a minimum of five years of professional experience in managing social and environmental risks in development or infrastructure projects is required. experience in eastern and southern africa or sub saharan africa is an advantage.
requirements technical skills
demonstrated experience applying global safeguard frameworks such as the world bank environmental and social framework or ifc performance standards is required. strong expertise in social impact assessment land acquisition resettlement stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms is essential.
language requirements
excellent written and spoken proficiency in english and amharic is required.
work culture and values
the world bank group promotes accountability collaboration responsiveness and thoughtful risk taking to achieve lasting development impact.
benefits and conditions
the position offers competitive compensation including retirement benefits medical life and disability insurance paid leave parental leave and workplace accommodations.
equal opportunity statement
the world bank group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender religion ethnicity race disability or sexual orientation.