Key Accountability 1: Lead the preparation and implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in compliance with the World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)Key Activities:<ul><li>Develop, review, and finalize RAP ensuring alignment with ESF and national regulations</li><li>Coordinate with project teams, stakeholders, and affected communities during RAP preparation and execution</li><li>Monitor RAP implementation progress, addressing issues and ensuring timely corrective actions. Identify project requirements and translate them into functional specifications for ICT-based monitoring tools</li><li>Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely data input and system integration across departments</li><li>Maintain and update systems to reflect changing project needs and improve performance</li><li>Provide training and technical support to end-users to ensure effective system utilization</li></ul>Key Outcomes:<ul><li>RAP prepared and implemented in full compliance with ESF and local requirements</li><li>Affected persons are adequately compensated, resettled, and supported in livelihood restoration</li><li>Smooth project implementation with minimized social risks and grievances. Monitoring systems are operational, user-friendly, and aligned with project requirements.</li><li>Project stakeholders have access to accurate, real-time data for timely decision-making</li><li>Reduction in reporting errors and delays through automated data processing</li><li>Positive feedback from project managers and end-users regarding usability and efficiency</li><li>No critical downtime or system failures during key project phases</li></ul>Key Accountability 2: Conduct social impact assessments to identify project-affected people and potential risks.Key Activities:<ul><li>Carry out baseline socio-economic surveys and stakeholder consultations.</li><li>Analyze data to assess potential social impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities.</li><li>Prepare reports with clear recommendations for mitigation measures.Gather user requirements for GIS functionalities.</li><li>Develop web-based GIS tools for spatial data handling.</li><li>Integrate database and map services for real-time access.</li><li>Ensure platform compatibility across devices and browsers.</li><li>Provide user training and system documentation.</li></ul>Key Outcomes:<ul><li>Accurate identification of project-affected people and social risks.</li><li>Mitigation measures integrated into project design and RAP.</li><li>Enhanced social sustainability and reduced likelihood of conflicts or grievances.Functional GIS platform meeting user needs.</li><li>Accurate spatial data accessible in real time.</li><li>Improved data-driven reporting and decision-making.</li><li>High user adoption and satisfaction.</li><li>Minimal technical issues post-deployment.</li></ul>Key Accountability 3: Develop and implement strategies for land acquisition, compensation, livelihood restoration, and community engagement.Key Activities:<ul><li>Design and oversee transparent processes for land acquisition and compensation</li><li>Formulate livelihood restoration programs tailored to affected households</li><li>Facilitate continuous community engagement to ensure participation and trust. Collect and standardize data from multiple sources.</li><li>Develop data models to support integrated analysis</li><li>Ensure compatibility and synchronization with existing systems</li><li>Automate data upload and validation processes</li><li>Collaborate with teams to maintain data accuracy and consistency</li></ul>Key Outcomes:<ul><li>Fair and timely compensation delivered to all project-affected persons.</li><li>Sustainable livelihood opportunities established, reducing long-term vulnerabilities.</li><li>Strengthened community relations and improved project acceptance.Seamless integration of diverse datasets.</li><li>Up-to-date and reliable project information available in the system.</li><li>Enhanced cross-functional reporting and analysis.</li><li>Reduced manual handling and errors.</li><li>Compliance tracking makes efficient and transparent.</li></ul>Key Accountability 4: Ensure Gender-Based Violence (GBV) risk mitigation and address community health and safety issues.Key Activities:<ul><li>Integrate GBV risk assessment and mitigation measures into RAP and community engagement strategies</li><li>Establish referral mechanisms and awareness programs for GBV prevention and response</li><li>Monitor and implement measures to safeguard community health, safety, and well-being during project activities. Implement security protocols to protect system and data</li><li>Schedule regular data backups and verify integrity</li><li>Develop and test disaster recovery plans</li><li>Monitor system access and address vulnerabilities</li><li>Maintain documentation for all security and recovery procedures</li></ul>Key Outcomes:<ul><li>Reduced GBV risks and strengthened protection measures for vulnerable groups</li><li>Improved awareness and access to support services within affected communities</li><li>Safer project environment with minimized health and safety risks.No unauthorized access or data breaches</li><li>Data backups are complete, verified, and restorable</li><li>Minimal downtime in case of system failure</li><li>Compliance with IT security and audit requirements</li><li>Stakeholder confidence in system reliability</li></ul>Key Accountability 5: Monitor and report on resettlement progress, including grievance redress mechanisms (GRM) and stakeholder consultations.Key Activities:<ul><li>Track RAP implementation progress and maintain up-to-date records.</li><li>Facilitate stakeholder consultations and ensure effective operation of the GRM.</li><li>Prepare periodic progress reports for management, client, and donor agencies.Develop user guides and training materials.</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct hands-on training sessions for staff.</li><li>Provide ongoing support and refresher training.</li><li>Gather feedback to improve training effectiveness.</li><li>Monitor user performance and address knowledge gaps.</li></ul>Key Outcomes:<ul><li>Transparent and timely reporting on resettlement activities.</li><li>Grievances effectively addressed, ensuring community trust and project continuity.</li><li>Informed decision-making by project management and compliance with donor requirements.Staff confidently use the system with minimal support.</li><li>Accurate and timely data entry and reporting.</li><li>Reduced user errors and support requests.</li><li>Positive feedback on training sessions.</li><li>Increased overall system efficiency and adoption.</li></ul>Ideal Person SpecificationExperience<ul><li>Minimum 10 years of professional experience, 05 years of similar experience in social screening, preparation and implementation of Resettlement Action Plan, GBV, Community and Workers Health and Safety etc</li><li>Experience in World Bank or other development partner - funded projects is essential. Minimum 8 years of experience, with at least 3 years in developing ICT systems for project monitoring</li></ul>Has the demonstrated ability to consistently:<ul><li>Lead the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) in compliance with international safeguard policies and national laws</li><li>Conduct social impact assessments to identify affected people, risks, and mitigation measures</li><li>Design and oversee fair land acquisition, compensation, and livelihood restoration strategies</li><li>Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement, consultations, and grievance redress mechanisms</li><li>Integrate gender and vulnerability considerations, including GBV risk mitigation, into resettlement planning</li><li>Provide capacity building and guidance to project teams, contractors, and local stakeholders</li><li>Prepare high-quality reports and documentation for management, clients, and donor agencies. Develop and manage ICT and GIS systems for project monitoring</li><li>Integrate diverse data sources into unified platforms</li><li>Ensure system security, backup, and disaster recovery</li><li>Train staff on system use and reporting</li><li>Collaborate effectively with project teams</li><li>Solve technical issues to improve system performance</li></ul>Skills / Knowledge<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of resettlement policies, land acquisition frameworks, and international safeguard standards (e.g., World Bank ESF, ADB SPS).</li><li>Strong expertise in preparing and implementing Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) and Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP).</li><li>Proficiency in conducting social impact assessments, socio-economic surveys, and stakeholder consultations.</li><li>Experience in grievance redress mechanisms (GRM) and conflict resolution.</li><li>Knowledge of gender, vulnerability, and GBV risk mitigation measures in resettlement programs.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.</li><li>Ability to train, guide, and build capacity of project teams and community representatives.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.Proficiency in database management, GIS systems, and open-source development tools.</li><li>Proficiency in ICT system development and management</li><li>Experience with web-based GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Online, QGIS)</li><li>Data integration and database management (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL)</li><li>Knowledge of system security, backup, and disaster recovery</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to train and support end-users effectively</li><li>Good communication and teamwork skills</li></ul>Personal Drivers<ul><li>A strong commitment to protecting and improving the livelihoods of project-affected communities.</li><li>Passion for promoting social safeguards, equity, and inclusion in project implementation.</li><li>Motivation to engage effectively with stakeholders and build trust within communities.</li><li>Drive to ensure compliance with national laws and international resettlement standards.</li><li>Focus on delivering high-quality, timely, and transparent resettlement planning, monitoring, and reporting.</li><li>Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on best practices in resettlement, social safeguards, and community engagement.passion for leveraging technology to improve project monitoring and decision-making</li><li>Commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and reliable data solutions</li><li>Motivation to continuously learn and adopt new ICT and GIS tools</li><li>Drive to collaborate and support project teams for successful outcomes</li><li>Focus on system security and data integrity to protect project information</li></ul>At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. 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SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower and renewable energy sectors. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia&rsquo;s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Joining the Surbana Jurong Group in 2016, SMEC is part of a family of specialists. We are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities. For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Infocus blog www.smec.com/infocus. 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 make a difference. For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.

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