VAC-11980 Resettlement Senior Officer

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Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

Job-Specific Information

Under the supervision of the Senior
Project Manager, the Resettlement Senior Officer leads
the assessment (audit) of the compliance status with ADB’s Safeguard Policy
Statement, 2009 (SPS) of the contracts / projects and the safeguards financing agreement
covenants.

Role objectives

Summary of Key Functions

Support to implementation

●Conduct verification (audit) of status of
compensation payments from the projects’ advance accounts and national budget
to the relevant project affected persons of the relevant contracts/projects;

●Conduct
verification of the compliance status of the projects with ADB’s Safeguard
Policy Statement (SPS, 2009) and safeguards financing agreement covenants

●In
relation to the contracts to be verified, review and summarize the approved
environmental and social safeguards risk management plans and frameworks
including Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plans (LARPs) and Corrective Action
Plans (CAPs) and describe the status of their implementation, including the
adequacy of monitoring:

○Review environmental and social management plans of
the non-compliant projects, land acquisition and resettlement plans and/or
other environmental and social instruments prepared for the project and
site-specific sub-projects.

○Work
closely with the DFA Ministries of Finance, Public Works, Agriculture and
Livestock, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) and other relevant agencies to
identify the status of compensation payment to the projects affected
households.

○Through
document review and field visits, assess the number of paid and unpaid affected
households under each section’s LARP. Describe the issues and measures taken as
per E&S instruments in regards to all social risks and impacts.

○Summarize
any social safeguards corrective action plans where they existed and assess
whether they were implemented. Assess gaps in the implementation of the E&S
instruments and the corrective action plans, and describe which measures were
not implemented, as they pertain to social risks.

○Recommend follow-up actions for any remaining or unresolved E&S safeguards-related issue

●Participate in projects field verification visits as required.

Knowledge management and training

●Enter
environmental and social safeguards-related audit findings in the project’s MIS
database and make sure that related data is accurate.

●Advise and instruct project staff,
consultants and other stakeholders on various safety, health, social and
environmental related matters related to project implementation.

●Initiate, organize and conduct HSSE
training for the project team, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.

●Ensure a safe workplace environment
is maintained at all times without risk to health and safety of everyone
including workers, UNOPS staff, other stakeholders and the general public.

Please note that the nature of this role requires flexibility in adapting to the needs of the team since the objective of alignment of contract details, local situation and habits, local law and other factors might generate unexpected needs.

Qualifications and Experience

a.Education

●Advanced university degree (e.g.
Master) in social sciences (social anthropology / sociology / social work /
economics), economics, business / public administration / management or related
discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.

●A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in social sciences (social anthropology / sociology / social work / economics), economics, business / public administration / management or related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience is required.

b.Work
Experience

●A minimum of 4 years of experience in
involuntary resettlement is required

●Experience in involuntary
resettlement in ADB-financed projects is
required

●Experience in Afghanistan and/or
Central and West Asia countries is required

●Experience in community development
and land acquisition and resettlement issues is required

●Experience working with the Asia
Development Bank, UN agencies or other donor agencies, government ministries,
and/or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is valued

●Experience with environmental and social safeguards policies/standards of multilateral banks is an advantage. Knowledge of ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS) will be an advantage.

c.Languages

Proficiency in English and
Dari/Pashto are required.

Project reporting

Senior Project
Manager

Key competencies

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles

Demonstrates
understanding of the impact of one’s own role on all partners and always puts
the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships
and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts one’ own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and
courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with
calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts
in a clear, concise and open manner.
Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of
others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict
effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Team management

Further information

Please make sure your profile match your CV as the system is long listing based on your existing profile not your attached CV.

Interested
candidates are required to apply through the below online Form. Also, please
take note that UNOPS does not

accept
applications in hard copies. Before filling up the online Form, the candidate
must carefully read the advertisement.

Please
proceed to fill the online form only if you meet the minimum requirements
stipulated in the advertisement.
Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not
be able to submit the application and should fill

their
correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any
correspondence will be made by UNOPS through e-mail

only
Applicants are advised to submit only one application for a particular post.

The
indicated requirements, qualifications and experience are the minimum and the
mere possession of the same does not

entitle
candidates to be called for written assessment or oral interview.

Note: Due
to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted by HR department to

submit
resume and Motivation Letter.

Please
ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate in form
is accurate.

If
you agree with above, please proceed to the online application form by clicking
the link

Disclaimer:

· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.

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