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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
True North Ltd started operations in 2008 under the name Efrivo Services Ltd as an IT & Management consultancy services company. In June 2011, it rebranded under the trade name True North Consult Ltd to reflect its current focus on People Management Advisory Services.
We are proud to be the only people management consultancy in Uganda that is run by qualified Human Resource Management Professionals.
Our niche is in the provision of bespoke management services to organizations of all sizes. The company has a network of over 15 consulting partners with over 10 years hands-on experience in their respective areas of expertise.
Because we are small, every customer is big, therefore you are guaranteed dedicated effort and service from highly qualified and experienced resources.
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Implementation Head job at True North
True North Ltd
The job holder works under the management of the LSOC Manager. The position is Kampalabased with regular visits to the field.
Activities The RAP Implementation Head will be responsible for:
Identification of information and documentation requirements to demonstrate compliance with:
RAP commitments
National Legislation
International standards (IFC Performance Standards referenced above)
Working closely with various department units (land acquisition, replacement housing, community relations, grievance management, livelihood restoration, gender) and contractors (RAP planning, land acquisition, archiving, cultural heritage, grave relocation, housing construction, livelihood restoration programmes) and information technology partners (IST department, Borealis) to compile and consolidate necessary M&E documents into EACOP information systems (Borealis and Galaxy)
Work with department units to establish and track clear RAP key performance indicators (KPIs)
Work together with relevant unit heads to review progress against RAP commitments and jointly establish corrective actions where progress is unsatisfactory.
Monitor RAP activities with respect to compliance with the IFC Performance Standards and suggest course corrections as required.
Develop management reporting dashboards to track compliance.
Act as a focal point for third-party RAP M&E contractor
Track and support implementation of corrective actions identified by RAP M&E contractor document reviews and field visits.
Act as focal point for LESC reviews of RAP compliance with IFC Performance Standards
Track and support implementation of corrective actions identified by LESC in a timely fashion.
Support any government-led reviews of activities associated with the RAP / LRP
Accountabilities
Is responsible to be focal point for all external audit or review of achievement of RAP objectives (per indicators outlined in the RAP M&E chapter) by third-party RAP M&E contractor or other actors.
Is responsible to be focal point for LESC or other reviews of RAP compliance with relevant IFC Performance Standards
Is responsible for ensuring tracking and follow corrective actions associated with reviews of RAP/LRP outputs and outcomes and compliance and sharing these with responsible LSOC units.
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Person Specification
Education, Training, Skills & Experience
Qualification:
Advanced degree in social sciences or business administration
Professional experience:
10 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas industry, extractive industry or linear infrastructure. Experience in land acquisition and involuntary resettlement and resettlement.
Experience managing contractors including technical and financial.
Technical competencies:
Diverse experience in RAP and LRP implementation in various contexts and in various phases of the project cycle within the resources sector
Experience in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement plans and grievance mechanisms, including appropriate reporting.
Experience in managing cultural heritage resources.
Excellent understanding of the IFC Performance Standards, especially PS 1, 5 and 8
Experience in preparing for, supporting and conducting follow-up on lender-appointed social consultants.
Experience in preparing for, supporting and conducting follow-up on government regulators and associated ministries and departments.
Strong skills with information management systems like Borealis Behavioral competencies:
High level of interpersonal skills, organization skills, report writing and analytical skills.
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com with subject line Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Implementation Head by 21ST December 2023 All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word.
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