Senior Social Development Expert- 12 Years

LocationBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 12, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Post Graduate Degree in Social Development, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or equivalent
Minimum 10 Years experience
Lead social impact assessments and socio-economic studies for urban, infrastructure, industrial, and township development projects
Prepare and implement Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Plans in compliance with applicable government policies and regulations
Conduct stakeholder consultations, community engagement programs, and public participation activities
Assess project impacts on local communities and recommend mitigation measures
Coordinate with government agencies, local bodies, NGOs, and affected communities for project implementation
Develop Social Impact Assessment (SIA) reports, livelihood restoration plans, and social management frameworks
Monitor and evaluate social safeguard compliance throughout the project lifecycle
Support land acquisition processes and rehabilitation planning
Prepare project reports, presentations, and documentation related to social development components
Strong knowledge of Social Impact Assessment (SIA), R&R policies, and community development practices
Experience in infrastructure, urban development, transportation, industrial parks, or township projects
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills
Familiarity with national and state-level social safeguard regulations
Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and government authorities
Kannada Speaking preferred
Experience in infrastructure and urban development projects
Proven involvement in preparation and implementation of R&R and livelihood restoration programs
Experience working with government departments, development authorities, or consulting firms
About the role
Job Description – Social Development Expert
Position: Social Development Expert
Requirements
Experience: Minimum 10 Years
Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Social Development, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead social impact assessments and socio-economic studies for urban, infrastructure, industrial, and township development projects.
* Prepare and implement Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Plans in compliance with applicable government policies and regulations.
* Conduct stakeholder consultations, community engagement programs, and public participation activities.
* Assess project impacts on local communities and recommend mitigation measures.
* Coordinate with government agencies, local bodies, NGOs, and affected communities for project implementation.
* Develop Social Impact Assessment (SIA) reports, livelihood restoration plans, and social management frameworks.
* Monitor and evaluate social safeguard compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
* Support land acquisition processes and rehabilitation planning.
* Prepare project reports, presentations, and documentation related to social development components.
Required Skills:
* Strong knowledge of Social Impact Assessment (SIA), R&R policies, and community development practices.
* Experience in infrastructure, urban development, transportation, industrial parks, or township projects.
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills.
* Familiarity with national and state-level social safeguard regulations.
* Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and government authorities.
Kannada Speaking preferred
Nice to have
Preferred Experience:
* Experience in infrastructure and urban development projects.
* Proven involvement in preparation and implementation of R&R and livelihood restoration programs.
* Experience working with government departments, development authorities, or consulting firms.