Social impact specialist_ BID Position

Faridabad, Haryana New Delhi
Temporary
Full-time

9 days ago

:It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.Understand better who we are by visiting www.systra.in Context:In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices.SYSTRA’s urban planning work is based on an integrated vision of mobility. We assess all relevant issues right from the start of project development, including current and future travel requirements, urban planning, economic and social development, and environmental protection.SYSTRA has completed 17,000+ Square kilometer of Statutory Master Planning and 15+ City Development Plans (CDPs).We are seeking applications for the position of Social impact specialist for Urban Transport project. Missions/Main Duties:

Conduct Social Impact Assessments (SIAs)for the ropeway project, focusing on local communities and ecosystems.
Prepare comprehensive social impact reports detailing findings, risks, and recommendations.
Assess implications of land acquisition and resettlement, ensuring fair and transparent processes.
Recommend mitigation measures to minimize adverse social and cultural impacts.
Ensure compliance with national and international social safeguards and regulatory frameworks.
Integrate findings from surveys, stakeholder consultations, and community engagement into project planning.
Collaborate with engineers, environmental specialists, and project managers to align social considerations with technical design.

Profile/Skills:

Master’s degree in social science or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in conducting SIAs for infrastructure projects, preferably ropeways or urban transport systems.
Proven expertise in community engagement, land acquisition assessments, and cultural impact analysis.
Experience working on international projects with intermittent assignments.
Strong knowledge of social safeguard policies (e.g., World Bank, ADB, or equivalent).
Mandatory: Candidates must demonstrate professional experience in at least three different countries.
Mandatory: Indian nationals meeting the above criteria will also be considered as international experts.

:We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!

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