Senior Social Specialist Job Vacancy - Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project (Phase 1)

Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project (Phase 1)
(Project No. P117635; Credit No. IDAQ7950)
 Ref: MEWNR / KWSCRP-1 / 028/2013-2014
The Government of Kenya has received financing from the International Development Association (World Bank) towards implementation of the Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project - Phase 1 (KWSCRP-1), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under this Credit.
As part of coordination and supporting the implementation of the project activities, the Government of Kenya wishes to hire a Senior Social Specialist for a period of one (1) year.

Objective of the Consultancy and Scope of Services
The objective of this Consultancy is to provide technical support to Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (MEWNR) and will guide all social safeguards aspects of investments prepared under the Project in order to ensure proper adherence to World Bank Safeguard Policies during Project implementation. In particular establishing social criteria for the selection of investments under the Project, preparing the social safeguards instruments for investments under the project and ensuring compliance with Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESMF) for the overall project, undertake a scoping level review of ESIA reports of 6-10 investments (completed or under preparation), as part of a sub-project screening.An advanced degree in social science, anthropology, or a comparable field; At least 15 years of relevant work experience on social issues in development projects. Work on water resources development and related investment projects are strongly desired. Direct knowledge of (and experience working with) Kenyan social, land and resettlement laws and regulations. Direct experience in working on World Bank/IDA financed development projects is desired.Remuneration will be based on international competitive rates and will reflect the selected candidate’s area of expertise and relevant work experience. Selection of an Individual Consultant will be in accordance with World Bank’s Guidelines for Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011. The selection criteria will be solely based on individual experience and qualifications.
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (the Client) now invites eligible consultants to forward their Expressions of Interest (EO1) in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services, including CVs, copies of academic certificates and other relevant material demonstrating experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills.
Interested consultants may obtain further information in the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) posted at the Ministry website http://www.water.go.ke/ and at the address below during office hours between 0900 — 1630 hours from Monday — Friday inclusive, except public holidays in Kenya, before the deadline for submission of Expression of Interest.
The completed expression of interest documents in writing in three (3) copies must be delivered to the Tender Box on Ground Floor, Maji House or send to the address below so as to be received on or before 31st December, 2013 at 10:00 AM Kenyan Local time. The expression of interest must be in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked “REF: MEWNR / KWSCRP-1/028/2013-2014 — SENIOR SOCIAL SPECIALIST” addressed to:
Project Manager,
Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project Phase 1,
Ministry of Environment, Water & Natural Resources, Maji House, Ngong Road,
P.O. Box 49720-00100, Tel: +254 02 2716103 Ext. 42313.
E-mail : ewscr-project@water.go.ke