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Social Safeguards Officer

Ministry of Education and Sports

Reports to: Social Development Specialist
Salary Scale: Grade 3
Vacancies: 3

Job Purpose

Ensure project interventions comply with social standards, policies, laws, regulations, and World Bank Environmental and Social Standards.

Qualifications

  • Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Science, Sociology, Development Studies, or a related field
  • Master’s Degree in a related field is an added advantage

Experience

  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in social safeguards within externally funded projects, development partners, government institutions, or corporate environments

Key Duties

  • Support screening of project activities for social risks and impacts
  • Assist in preparation and review of social safeguards instruments and mitigation measures
  • Support identification of risks related to land access, displacement, labor, and vulnerable groups
  • Facilitate stakeholder and community consultations
  • Maintain grievance logs and track complaint resolution
  • Monitor issues related to child labor, forced labor, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions

To apply for this job please visit www.education.go.ug.

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