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Ministry of Gender (MOGCSP)

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Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) Capitol Bye-pass, Monrovia GRM Hotlines: 4433/ 0555899983/0775063029 email: [email protected] CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL SPECIALIST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TERM OF REFERENCE I. Background: The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has received support from the World Bank, for the implementation of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) in line with the Government of Liberia's national development strategy (Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development). The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to reduce harmful social norms and improve livelihood opportunities for women in project areas while strengthening the institutional capacity of the Government of Liberia to advance gender equality. The LWEP comprises of five components, namely: i) Addressing social norms and mobilizing communities; ii): Enhancing basic GBV and ASRH services in health and education; iii) Promoting resilient livelihoods through community-led approaches; iv) Strengthening public institutions to advance gender equality; and v) Project management, monitoring and evaluation, and policy dialogue. The project will also complement ongoing World Bank projects in Liberia that are building human capital and developing economic opportunities for women and girls while filling key gaps. The project will be implemented in 6 counties over 5 year's period. In order to achieve the objectives of the LWEP, MGCSP has set up a Project Management Unit. The objective of the Assignment: The objective of this assignment is to support the project team in the effective identification of Social Risks & Impacts, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the safeguards measures and management plan in line with the Environmental and Social Standards in compliance with the requirements of the Bank's Environmental and Social Framework for Investment Project Financing, during the preparation process of the project, by leading social risks assessment and preparation of mitigation measure/management action plans, mitigation monitoring during the entire project life cycle. This assignment focuses on the assessment and management of the social risks and impacts of the project to ensure that the project meets the requirements of the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) and the national environmental and social policies, laws, and regulations; to follow mitigation hierarchy, avoid, minimize, reduce or mitigate the adverse environmental and social risks and impacts of the project. II. Scope of Services This project is seeking the services of a qualified and experienced full-time Social Specialist who shall work closely with the Environmental Specialist, Gender-Based violence (GBV) specialist, and other relevant specialists to ensure that the Project complies with National and World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) of the ESF and other related policies of the World Bank. The Social Specialist will Official Use Only Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) Capitol Bye-pass, Monrovia GRM Hotlines: 4433/ 0555899983/0775063029 email: [email protected] have the responsibility to implement and monitor the project's environmental and social standards requirements. The Social Specialist shall support the PMU on ensuring environmental and social aspects are addressed and promote the sustainability of the Liberia Women Empowerment project (LWEP). III. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Social Specialist will undertake the following tasks, which include but not limited to:  Review applicable national and World Bank's Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) relevant Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) and project documents for the project in order to assess project activities for potential adverse social risks and impacts as well as planning and implementing impact mitigation measures.  Support and monitor the implementation of social risks and impacts of the project Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), and regularly discuss with the Project Coordinator for LWEP to ensure enough resources are captured in the project's annual budget for the management of E&S risks and impacts, including regular supervision and monitoring activities  Develop and/or contribute to Terms of Reference (TORs) for environmental and social management of proposed interventions.  Prepare regular monthly and quarterly reports on the implementation of social risks and impacts of the project as per the ESCP, and ensure reports are shared with the World Bank as part of the regular PMU reporting;  Develop and implement systems and processes for social safeguards due diligence under the project and ensure their adequacy and compliance at all levels;  Support all implementing partners under the project in assessing sub-projects for potential adverse social risks and impacts as well as planning and implementing impact mitigation measures;  Work with, advise, and supervise project consultants and in collaboration with the Environmental Specialist to undertake Environment and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) studies, and design Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), Stakeholder engagement plans, Grievance Management Plans, etc.) and other relevant ESF reports and review the documents/instruments prepared to ensure compliance with relevant social aspects required for purposes of managing project-related social risks.  Initiate and undertake social and environmental due diligence prior to commencement of works and liaise with stakeholders to address pertinent community-related issues.  Support and monitor progress in the implementation of the Project's activities ensuring that national and World Bank ESF are fully complied w

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