Social Safeguards Officer Position for Hurricane Beryl Recovery Project in Saint Vincent

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines BERYL EMERGENCY RESILIENT RECOVERY PROJECT Request For Expressions of Interest Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Assignment Title: Social Safeguards Officer SVG-BERRY-CS-INDV-08B The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (GoSVG) has received financing from the International Development Association (The World Bank), towards the Beryl Emergency Resilient Recovery (BERRy) Project and it intends to apply part of the proceeds towards consultancy services for a Social Safeguards Officer. The Project Development Objective of the BERRy project is to support Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to (i) provide short-term income support and restore economic activity and (ii) build back better critical infrastructure and services impacted by Hurricane Beryl. To execute the project, the GoSVG has established an implementation unit which requires the services of a Social Safeguard Officer to work closely with the Environmental Specialist in managing the environmental and social issues under the Project. The Social Safeguard Officer will support the implementation of social safeguard policies and frameworks in line with national regulations and international standards (e.g., World Bank, CDB). He/She is expected to coordinate with the Environmental Specialist contracted for this project to support the project management. The role ensures that project activities respect human rights, avoid or mitigate adverse social impacts, and promote inclusive development. The position of Social Safeguard Officer is a contracted full-time staff position. Work will be performed on site at the office of the Public Sector Investment Programme Management Unit (PSIPMU) of the Economic Planning Division, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found using the following link or by making a written request using the contact information given below: https://procurement.gov.vc/eprocure/images/pdf/CurrentBids/SPN%20-%20SVG-BERRy-CS-INDV-08B%20Social%20Safeguards%20Officer%20-%20Website.pdf The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Required qualifications and experience include, inter alia, the following:

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Sociology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in social safeguards, resettlement, or community development.
• Demonstrated experience working on projects that have applied the operational Environmental and Social Standards/safeguards policies of the World Bank or experience applying similar policies in other similar organizations.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and training.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III. Governance, paragraphs 3.14 - 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth Edition: September 2023, that sets forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant (IC) Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below, Monday to Friday, during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) by March 13, 2026 . The desired commencement date is May 01, 2026. Recardo Frederick Director of Economic Planning Economic Planning Division Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning First Floor, Administrative Building Bay Street Kingstown Saint Vincent and the Grenadines E-mail: cenplan@svgcpd.com , nfergus@svgcpd.com , catoby@gov.vc , jdasilva@svgcpd.com and nstewart@svgcpd.com Agency: SVG - Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development, and Information Technology Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 320000.0 USD