The Social Safeguards Specialist will be responsible for managing social safeguards, grievance redress mechanisms, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, on a 1-year contract.

Prepare Social Due Diligence Reports (SDDRs) and Social Safeguard Monitoring Reports (SSMRs).
Manage grievance redress systems and coordinate with affected communities.
Ensure compliance with ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement and national land acquisition laws.

Requirements for Social Safeguards Specialist

Applicants for Social Safeguards Specialist must hold a Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or a related field with at least 10 years of experience.

Education: A Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, or a related field.
Experience: At least 10 years in social safeguards management, preferably on donor-funded infrastructure or education/health programs. Demonstrated experience in preparing SDDRs, SSMRs, and managing grievance redress systems is preferred.
Skills: Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Urdu; Punjabi language skills is desirable. Proven ability to coordinate with government agencies, local communities, and multidisciplinary teams is essential. Strong familiarity with ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) and Government of Pakistan land acquisition and resettlement laws is preferred.
Age Limit: Below 50 years.

Age limit for Social Safeguards Specialist by date of birth

You must be born on or after 1 December 1975.

Counted on the closing date, 30 November 2026, in completed years (Up to 50 years). Some candidates get extra years of relaxation: see who qualifies.

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How to Apply for Social Safeguards Specialist

To apply for the Social Safeguards Specialist position at Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, follow the application method given in the official advertisement. Applications close on Nov 30, 2026. There is no application fee.

All 13 roles share one application process: see the full steps on the recruitment page.

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