R&R expert/ Social Development expert _BID Position

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.

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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 R&R expert/ Social Development expert in various cities across India.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead social safeguard activities for the Urban Water Metro Project.
• Conduct and review Social Impact Assessments (SIA) and identify project-affected persons (PAPs), vulnerable groups, and potential social impacts.
• Prepare and implement Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plans, Livelihood Restoration Plans, and Social Management Plans.
• Assess social impacts arising from land acquisition, displacement, loss of livelihood, access restrictions, and other project-related activities.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, community engagement programs, public meetings, and awareness campaigns.
• Develop strategies to minimize adverse social impacts and maximize social benefits associated with project implementation.
• Coordinate compensation, resettlement, livelihood restoration, and rehabilitation activities in consultation with project authorities and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with national regulations, funding agency safeguard requirements, and project-specific social frameworks.
• Establish grievance redress mechanisms and monitor resolution of community concerns and complaints.
• Monitor implementation of social safeguard measures and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Prepare social due diligence reports, monitoring reports, compliance reports, and safeguard documentation.
• Coordinate with government departments, local authorities, NGOs, affected communities, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Support inclusion, gender equity, community participation, and vulnerable group protection initiatives within the project.
• Provide social safeguard inputs to feasibility studies, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), bid documents, and project implementation strategies.

Profile/Skills

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Rural Development, Development Studies, Public Policy, Management, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Specialist, Social Development Specialist, Social Safeguards Expert, or equivalent role.
• Demonstrated experience in land acquisition, involuntary resettlement, rehabilitation and resettlement planning, stakeholder consultations, and social impact assessments for large infrastructure projects.

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!