1. Background
Africa CDC is implementing a portfolio of public health initiatives aimed at strengthening health systems, disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, and emergency preparedness across Africa. To support sustainable implementation of its activities, Africa CDC has adopted an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy and applies relevant environmental and social requirements, including the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP), for partner-financed activities.
In this context, Africa CDC seeks to engage a Senior Social Development Consultant to support the management of social risks and impacts and strengthen alignment with the ESG Policy, the ESCP, and donor requirements.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to support the identification, assessment, and management of social risks and impacts across Africa CDC activities, ensuring compliance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) and alignment with the Africa CDC Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy.
The Senior Social Development Consultant will contribute to strengthening stakeholder engagement, social inclusion, grievance management, and institutional capacity for social risk management, while supporting the effective implementation and monitoring of social safeguard measures across project activities.
3. Scope of Work
Under the guidance and supervision of the PIU Coordinator, the Senior Social Development Consultant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the following activities:
A. Social Risk Assessment and Management
- Support screening and identification of social risks and impacts across Africa CDC activities in line with the ESG Policy, World Bank ESCP, and applicable donor requirements.
- Advise Business Units on integration of social mitigation measures into activity design and implementation.
- Monitor implementation of social risk mitigation measures and recommend corrective actions where needed.
B. Stakeholder Engagement and Social Inclusion
- Support the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and update it as needed to reflect evolving project activities, stakeholder needs, and contextual changes.
- Facilitate inclusive stakeholder consultations, ensuring participation of vulnerable and marginalized groups.
- Promote culturally appropriate and accessible engagement approaches across Member States.
C. Labor and Working Conditions
- Support implementation and monitoring of Labor Management Procedures (LMP).
- Ensure compliance with labor requirements, including fair treatment, worker welfare, and functioning grievance arrangements for project workers.
- Coordinate with relevant teams on social aspects related to occupational health and safety.
D. Community Health and Safety
- Identify and support management of social risks related to community health and safety arising from project activities.
- Advise on mitigation measures for public health interventions, trainings, and field activities.
- Support integration of community protection measures into activity planning and implementation.
E. Gender, Inclusion, and SEA/SH Risk Mitigation
- Support integration of gender and social inclusion considerations across project activities.
- Identify and recommend mitigation measures for risks related to SEA/SH and other forms of social harm.
- Promote equitable participation and access for vulnerable and underserved groups.
F. Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)
- Support implementation and monitoring of the Grievance Redress Mechanism.
- Track grievances, support timely resolution, and maintain proper documentation.
- Promote awareness and accessibility of GRM channels among stakeholders and workers.
G. Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance
- Contribute to monitoring of social mitigation measures in line with ESCP, ESG Policy, and donor requirements.
- Support preparation of periodic E&S performance reports, focusing on social aspects.
- Support incident reporting and follow-up actions in coordination with relevant units.
H. Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening
- Support delivery of training and awareness sessions on social safeguards, stakeholder engagement, and ESG implementation.
- Provide guidance to Business Units on social risk management requirements.
- Support integration of social considerations into institutional processes, including AWPB screening and ESG implementation.