Social Safeguards Officer

Social Safeguards Officer Role for Yemen Portfolio Monitoring Agent Project (World Bank-Funded)

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At Itad, we work to make international development as effective as possible to improve more lives, solving global challenges through evidence.  We have done so since 1984. This means giving organizations the information and insight they need to make development work smarter and produce better results. It is complex, meticulous monitoring and assessment work involving many different stakeholders across many different scenarios – exactly the kind of challenge on which we thrive. We work with governments, non-profits, universities, foundations and the private sector to support organizational learning and program adaptation across a wide variety of international development contexts. To learn more about Itad, please visit our website: www.itad.com

Location

Remote or based in Amman, Jordan

Period of Performance and Level of Effort

Period of Performance: June 2025- May 2027 with possibility for 24 month extension

Level of Effort: Part-time

Description

Itad is seeking an expert for a  Social Safeguards Officer for a third party monitoring program in Yemen funded by the World Bank called the Yemen Portfolio Monitoring Agent Project. This role is contingent on Itad winning the award of the Yemen Portfolio Monitoring Agent project.

The Yemen Resilience, Recovery, and Reconstruction Umbrella Trust Fund (Yemen Fund), established by the World Bank in May 2022, aims to address Yemen’s most pressing resilience, recovery, and reconstruction needs. The Fund finances critical interventions in basic service delivery, economic opportunity, and green reconstruction with a strong emphasis on fiduciary integrity, social inclusion, and compliance with Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) requirements. Due to the complex context of Yemen, the World Bank engages Third-Party Monitoring Agents (TPMAs) to verify results, provide oversight, and flag implementation risks.

This position will provide expertise on the Yemen Portfolio Monitoring Agent team related to social safeguards to ensure rigorous oversight of social development and safeguard dimensions of the Fund’s activities.

Qualification Requirements

• Education: University degree in social sciences, such as sociology/rural development/anthropology/ or any other such relevant discipline with relevant experience on the field of social development.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in social assessment in Fragile and Conflict-affected States
• Demonstrated knowledge of World Bank Safeguards Policies and Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
• Expertise in gender analysis and capacity building, including sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (SEA/SH), in Yemen or similar contexts.
• Strong analytical, writing, and reporting skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of institutional arrangements and social safeguards issues in Yemen
• Prior experience on World Bank-financed project
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English is essential. Arabic is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting and remotely
• Self-motivated and able to manage time and meet deadlines working independently

Illustrative Responsibilities

• Conduct independent social assessment and verification of project activities funded under the Yemen Fund.

• Ensure compliance with World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), particularly social safeguards requirements, including SEA/SH.

• Identify, analyze, and report social risks, red flags, and mitigation measures adopted by Implementing Agencies.

• Support capacity building of local partners and existing TPMAs in social safeguards assessment and risk mitigation.

• Provide analytical input into the centralized monitoring system, facilitating evidence-based decision-making across the Yemen portfolio.

• Conduct desk-based reviews and analysis of project documents, progress reports, and monitoring data from implementing partners.

• Assess compliance with World Bank Social Safeguard Policies, including community engagement, grievance redress mechanisms (GRMs), inclusion, and risk mitigation.

• Provide inputs to periodic monitoring reports summarizing social risks, safeguards performance, and outcomes achieved.

• Flag potential or emerging social and conflict-related risks, propose mitigation strategies, and track the responsiveness of Implementing Agencies.

• Assist in the capacity-building efforts for Third-Party Monitoring Agents and government partners on safeguards policies and methodologies.

• Liaise with World Bank task teams, TPMAs, and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency of reporting and risk management practices.

• Provide recommendations to improve inclusiveness, accountability, and community engagement in Bank-financed operations.

If you are interested please apply submitting your CV and daily rate in USD by April 23, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Itad is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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