The scope of the assignment includes supporting the DKSHP Office in 1) conducting detailed assessment of cultural practices of affected Indigenous People, 2) evaluating differential impacts on Indigenous People, looking at specific distinctions across ethnic groups, 3) help the project to better appreciate the role of social data and respect for issues of ethnic identification, 4) organize information and documentation on consultation to date, showing how project design is responsive to community concerns 5) plan for future consultations to strengthen social impact assessment 6) as needed, help to refine the design of impact avoidance and mitigation measures in response to feedback from APs, 5) facilitate in BCS process for finalization of the Indigenous Peoples Plan. The specialist is expected to carry out consultations with affected Indigenous People and households, to liaise with different Indigenous People organizations, and to seek feedback on BCS process and draft IPP.

The work of the Country Representative requires teamwork, the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility. As a member of a highly operational office, the incumbent is willing and able to perform a wide range of administrative functions to help ensure programmatic success. The incumbent has a high level of integrity and attention to detail to ensure the use of OTI systems and procedures to maintain effective and efficient management of funds, programming, and monitoring and evaluation. 

The specialist will perform the following tasks:

(i) As team member, provide support to the national team leader in all the required tasks;

(ii) Assist the national team leader for project coordination and organization of the virtual consultation meetings and the capacity building-related and knowledge-sharing TA activities, particularly the inception, interim review, and final review workshops;

(iii) Assist the national team leader in drafting the inception, interim, and final reports; and also contribute relevant inputs; and assist in the review, revision, and finalization of the (a) draft inception report; and actively participate as a speaker at the inception workshop within 2 months after mobilization; (b) draft interim report and actively participate as a speaker at the interim review workshop within 8 months after mobilization; and (c) draft final report and actively participate as a speaker at the final review workshop within 12 months after mobilization..........