Social Development Specialist (Public Sector)

Our client is a foremost firm in the Marine Transport Sector of the economy, with local and international repute, situated in Lagos, Nigeria.  The organisation has vast experience managing, enhancing, and improving navigation opportunities for the country's waterways.

We are looking to recruit a Social Development Specialist who will lead and strategically manage the organisation's social development frameworks.

This role is essential to the success of a major international project based in Lagos State.

Job Objective

The primary purpose of the job

This position aims to design, implement, and evaluate programs and policies that promote social equity, community empowerment, and sustainable development. The specialist analyses social issues, engages with communities, and collaborates with stakeholders to develop initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

This job is expected to perform strategic and operational tasks and responsibilities, as well as the results to be achieved.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement and Community Liaison :

• Engage with local communities, government bodies, and non-governmental organisations to ensure that the waterway projects align with the social needs of affected populations.
• Promote participation of marginalised groups, such as indigenous people or economically disadvantaged communities, in project planning and decision-making .

Social Impact Assessment and Mitigation :

Compliance with Social and Environmental Safeguards :

Capacity Building and Training :

Monitoring and Evaluation :

Project Management :

Regulatory Compliance :

Stakeholder Engagement :

KPIs

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

(Experience, education, and certification required of the employee performing the job)

Competencies Required

(Indicate essential functional skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for performing the job.