Consultant/ Assistant Consultant (Social)

Job Description

Title: Consultant/ Assistant Consultant (Social)

Company Name: EQMS Consulting Limited

Vacancy: 03

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ BSS and MSS in Sociology, anthropology, political science, development studies and relevant Social Science background from any reputed University.
∎ Any related training or publication will be extra credentials.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ EQMS Consulting Limited (hereafter called as “EQMS”) established in 2002, is one of the leading multi-disciplinary consulting firms. EQMS functions as an institution providing comprehensive services for sustainable development in different sectors like power and energy, urban and rural infrastructure, roads and highways, bridges, water supply and sanitation, solid waste management, urban drainage, participatory water resources management, flood control, irrigation, agriculture etc.
∎ EQMS is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified company, is the leading provider for environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting, and sustainability related services.
∎ EQMS Group consist of Four Different entity –
∎ 1. EQMS Consulting Limited – Bangladesh.
∎ 2. EQMS Consulting Limited – Canada [100% subsidized by EQMS - Bangladesh].
∎ 3. Environmental laboratory and Research Center (ELRC) [100% subsidized by EQMS - Bangladesh].
∎ 4. Infrastructure and Development Initiatives (IDI) [100% subsidized by EQMS - Bangladesh].
∎ EQMS is an approved organization of Department of Inspection for Factories & Establishments (DIFE), under Ministry of Industry, for compliance to the requirements (Detailed Structural Assessment, Fire and Electrical Safety Assessment, Pressure vessel and lifting Equipment certification) of Bangladesh Labour Rule 2015.
∎ ELRC provides expertise services for Environmental Inspection and Testing both in-Situ and in Laboratory from 2002. ELRC is ISO/IEC 17020:2012 & ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory – the one and only its type in Bangladesh.
∎ ELRC laboratory has 4 different sections –
∎ 1. Wet Laboratory
∎ 2. Atmosphere Research Center (ARC)
∎ 3. Soil Laboratory
∎ 4. Biological Laboratory
∎ IDI mobilises private sector investment to assist in providing infrastructure vital to boosting their economic growth and combating poverty. Through our companies, we bring financial, practical and strategic leadership.
∎ EQMS - Bangladesh consist of 12 different departments of which Social Safeguard Department (SSD) of EQMS has experience in preparing/ conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Studies; Resettlement Action Plan (RAP); Development of Livelihood Restoration Plan (LRP); Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF); Preparation of Environmental Disaster and Risk Management Plan; Environmental Management Information System (EIMS) development; Preparation of Environmental Guidelines; Development of Management of Toxic and Hazardous wastes generated from various Industries; Environmental and Social Due Diligence; Environmental and Social auditing; Socio-economic and Institutional Studies; Economic and Technical Feasibility Study.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Assist to undertake and implement Social Impact Assessments (SIA) and resettlement activities, including preparing Resettlement Action Plans, Livelihood Restoration Plans/ Frameworks and Compensation Action Plans; and
∎ Assist to prepare Community Development Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan & implementation monitoring.
∎ Additional Responsibilities
∎ Conduct different survey;
∎ Coordinate Field Data collection and analysis;
∎ Report writing;
∎ Attain Client meeting;
∎ Support for Preparation of Expression of Interest (EOI) and Project Proposal (PP) for Local and International projects;
∎ Communication with International and local consultants/ experts and firms; and
∎ Willing to participate frequent field visit;

Additional Requirements:
∎ Fresher can also apply.
∎ Experience Requirements: At least 5 year(s) Experiences in the related field for the Post “Consultant”.
∎ Though fresher can apply however at least 1 year(s) related field experiences will be preferable for the Post “Assistant Consultant”.
∎ The applicant should have sound knowledge on SPSS, MS Excel & Office and internet browsing;
∎ Good knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, ADB Safeguard Policies.
∎ Excellent report writing and communication skills, ability to manage large amounts of data, can be analytical with attention to detail
∎ Experience with statistical analysis of large data sets.
∎ Should be workable under pressure and responsibility; and Should be a good team player;

Salary:
∎ Starting from 420,000 to 750,000 per annum.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Gratuity
∎ Provident Fund
∎ Health Insurance
∎ Festival bonuses including Pahela Baishakh
∎ Other logistics’ facilities including food and transport

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 23 Jan 2022

Company Information:
∎ 26 Dec 2021
∎ EQMS Consulting Limited

Category: Research/Consultancy

: Send your CV to [email protected] and/or [email protected] with a passport size photograph.

Source: bdjobs.com