Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
(NITA-U)
Project Name: Regional Communication Infrastructure Program
(RCIP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: RCIP Programme Coordinator
The
National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a
statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act,
2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology
Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development
within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision
as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where
social transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled
services.”
About World Bank RCIP Program:
The
Government of Uganda has secured funding from the International Development
Association (IDA) to finance various activities under the Regional
Communications Infrastructure Program (RCIP). The Regional Communication
Infrastructure Program (RCIP) Uganda will complement existing country ICT and
e-government Infrastructure initiatives by helping boost the already existing
e-government infrastructure and bridge the financing and technical gaps. The
project will be implemented by the National Information Technology
Authority-Uganda (NITA-U). The beneficiaries will be the Ministry of
Information Communications Technology (MoICT) and Public Procurement and
Disposal of Public assets Authority (PPDA).
Job Summary: The Social Scientist on a retainer basis with a
primary objective of ensuring that the
projects meet the necessary international standards including that of the World
Bank with regard to safeguard compliance (and other social issues such as
inclusion of vulnerable and marginalised groups, child protection, labour laws
compliance, gender and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming), but also that they reflect
current good practice in terms of social sustainability during design and
implementation of programme activities. The incumbent will support knowledge
development and management within NITA-U to grow internal skills and knowledge
of social impacts of ICT projects. Specifically, the Social scientist will keenly
monitor and assess the implementation of resettlement process, inclusion of the
vulnerable and marginalised groups, undertake social impact assessments and
develop social mitigation programs, as appropriate, to mitigate any negative
social impacts of the Project; and to establish and manage a social monitoring
program, encompassing the grievance handling mechanism. The Social Scientist is
also expected to support the broad policy discussion on ICT in promoting
communication and people participation, and community involvement, gender and
HIV/AIDs mainstreaming, and ICT in poverty reduction, amongst others.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide conceptual and operational leadership
on the core social development themes pursed in the project and ICT
sector. - Act as the focal point person on social
issues including land acquisition/resettlement and vulnerable and
marginalised groups who may be affected by the project and work closely
with implementing teams to address any challenges. - Actively participate in projects
implementation of all social issues including safeguards; facilitate the
preparation of action plans and review implementation social issues
documentation required by the funding agencies to ensure that social
issues have been adequately addressed and that the project is in
compliance with the Safeguard Policies, particularly those on Involuntary
Resettlement and social inclusion. - Where appropriate promote and contribute
substantively to analyses of strengthening social aspects such as gender,
child protection, HIV/AIDs, social inclusion, land acquisition and compensation
of the project. - Advise and/or provide quality operational
support on safeguards and non-safeguards related social development issues
at both the design0design review and implementation phases, including
advice on identification of social impacts associated with the
environmental assessment process in close collaboration with Environmental
Officer. - Guide management of NITA-U on major or
sensitive matters relating to social impacts and risks during
implementation - Advise and/or participate on project teams in
the design and implementation of operational mechanisms that take into
account social opportunities, impacts, constraints and risks of individual
projects implemented by NITA-U. - In charge of coordinating the mainstreaming
of social issues in project design and implementation in accordance with
agreed safeguard instruments (Environmental and Social Management
Framework (ESMF), Resettlement Policy Framework/Plan (RPF/P) and
Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Framework (VMGA). - Offer technical support in facilitating
stakeholders including district and community members in identification,
prioritisation and mitigation of social, equity and gender issues during
the project design and implementation, as well as monitoring and
evaluation of social impacts of the projects. - Take lead in identifying potential sources of
grievances, design and implement appropriate grievance redress mechanisms
with special attention to land related matters. - Continuous monitoring of social, equity and
gender issues concerning the programme and participate in assessment and
evaluation of the social impact of programme interventions. - Conducting awareness creation and
sensitisation of the communities on social, equity and gender dimensions
of the programme along with suggested safeguards. - Advise and/or provide quality operational
support on safeguards and non-safeguards related social development issues
at both the design review and implementation phases, including advice on
identification of social impacts associated with the environmental
assessment process in close collaboration with Environmental Unit. - Advise and/or participate on project teams in
the design and implementation of operational mechanisms that take into
account social opportunities, impacts, constraints and risks of individual
projects implemented by NITA-U - Prepare and review Terms of Reference for
social assessments and other analytical tools required for investment
design/review and implementation. This will require working the funding
agencies to assure the quality of project documentation and supporting
analysis; - Ensure that all social issues including
safeguard implementation are assessed and reported in the periodical legal
reports and by the Midterm Review and Project Completion Report. - Operationalize the social safeguards
instrument including Resettlement Policy frameworks and support
preparations of the resettlement actions plans including instituting
appropriate mechanism of consultations and information relay on rights and
legislation on involuntary land acquisition, stakeholder engagement,
complaint handling mechanisms, etc. - Ensure relevant government agencies,
including Ministry of Finance, stakeholders and partner agencies are well
informed on issues related to the implementation of RAPs and required
support for timely implementation - Undertake project site visits to assess
compliance and make the necessary remedies - Any other duties as will be assigned by the
Supervisor from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Continuous risk assessment reports for the
project to identify all risks and impacts - An inception report by end of the third month
that would include a status report of progress in the Specialist area of
the Consultant, a detailed personal work plan for the next 9 months to the
end of the assignment plus the subsequent annual work plans. - Comprehensive Resettlement Action Plans
(RAPs) developed and implemented according to PPF guidelines. - Environment and Social Management Plans
developed with clear social actions included. - Vulnerable and Marginalised groups
plan/Indigenous Peoples Plans as guided by the IPPF/VMGF - Reports on the location and socio-demographic
characteristics of the project affected persons for each of the
sub-projects - A skills gap analysis report for the
environment and the social development team to ensure adequate skills is
available for the project and other related projects. - Coaching and mentoring programme for staff
under implemented. - An effective communication and community
engagement strategy and plan that will support the ICT project(s) in
people participation and social accountability, information sharing and
feedback - Address social issues as identified during
project preparation, mentioned in the Project Appraisal Document, RPF/ESMF
or identified in the Social assessments. - End of assignment report
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the World Bank RCIP Social
Scientist should hold an advanced university degree in sociology or other
related field of Social Sciences from a recognized University/institution. - Additional training in land management,
acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation, and social inclusion is an
added advantage. - At least five years’ experience in the
application of social development skills to evaluate and address social
issues such as resettlement , HIV/AIDS, gender and social inclusion in the
context of development projects. - Five years’ experience in handling cross
cutting issues of in development projects. - Significant experience in design and
implementation of Grievance Redress Mechanisms and Resettlement Action Plans
will be added advantages. - Familiarity with the World Bank social
safeguard mechanisms will be added advantage - Strong community engagement and training in
land management, acquisition and resettlement or forced displacements is
desirable - Excellent track record on dealing effectively
with policies that have to do with social inclusion (focusing on gender
and region) and on Involuntary Resettlement. - The applicant must be a good team-player,
experienced in working collaboratively in a broad range of cultural and
social contexts. - Broad knowledge and understanding of social
inclusion, poverty reduction and land management institutions and land
tenure systems. - Working knowledge of World Bank social
performance standards is desirable. - Familiarity with multi-disciplinary
approaches for addressing the needs of persons displaced from their land
and/or homes. - Broad knowledge and understanding of the issues
affecting ethnic minorities in the countries of the sub-region. - Previous experience in undertaking social and
institutional analysis and familiarity with participatory methodologies
and techniques would be desirable. - Social Safeguards Knowledge of and ability to
apply social safeguard policies. - Demonstrated ability to employ strategies to
help minimize involuntary resettlement and adverse impacts on indigenous
peoples, potentially displaced persons and other vulnerable groups. - Ability to integrate social inclusion (with
respect to gender, age, ethnicity or any other relevant factor) into
analysis, policies, institutions and operations. - Ability to design operations that focus on
strengthening inclusion. - Excellent written and verbal communications
skills. - Excellent analytical skills.
- Communications: Very good communication skills
(spoken and written), including the ability to communicate effectively with
diverse audiences on environmental related matters, good negotiation
skills and to prepare a variety of written documents, contracts, reports,
etc. in a clear, concise style. - Teamwork: Very good interpersonal skills and
ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people
in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity. - Integrity: Must be a person of proven honesty
and does not tolerate corruption and unethical behaviors in all its forms
and manifestations. - Innovation: Must be a person with ability to
seek new ways of doing things efficiently to deliver value to our
customers. - Customer Centricity: Must be a person who strives to
satisfy customers and clients. Should be able to understand what the
customer wants and delivering it flawlessly. - Quality: Must be a person who thinks of quality and
continuous improvement in his/she our work.
All
candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right
personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form, download
here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the
address below.
National
Information Technology
Authority
– UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm
Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)
P.O.
Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Or via email: rcip@nita.go.ug (application must not exceed
10MBs)
Applicants
must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous
relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
Deadline: 9th February 2016
(Not later than 17.00 hrs. Local Time).
NB: No application will be accepted without a duly
completed and signed standard application form (refer to above).
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