Socio- Economic Development Specialist

Overview

Lead socio-economic research and inclusive planning for Andhra Pradesh GIS Master Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• indicator development
• baseline studies
• impact assessments
• technical reporting
• impact analysis
• framework development

Tasks

-Recommend policies and interventions to enhance social infrastructure and promote economic resilience. -Develop indicators and methodologies for monitoring and evaluating social and economic outcomes during project implementation. -Prepare and present technical reports on socio-economic studies, assessments, and recommendations. -Engage with community groups, local stakeholders, government agencies, NGOs, and other relevant parties to gather insights and ensure participatory planning. -Conduct baseline socio-economic studies, including demographic, economic, and social assessments for the project area. -Contribute to the formulation of urban/regional development plans with a socio-economic lens, including housing, education, livelihoods, health, gender, and poverty reduction components. -Organize and facilitate public consultations, focus group discussions, and socio-economic surveys. -Incorporate stakeholder feedback into project planning and design. -Analyze impacts of urban/regional planning proposals on different population groups, livelihoods, and vulnerable communities. -Identify opportunities for inclusive growth and strategies to mitigate adverse socio-economic effects. -Develop frameworks for social inclusion, economic development, and capacity building. -Ensure compliance with relevant national/international guidelines, and project/social safeguard requirements. -Lead or support the preparation of Social Impact Assessments (SIA) and Economic Impact Assessments (EIA) for project activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• socio-economic
• urban planning
• master's
• social impact
• stakeholder

What You Bring

-Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with socio-economic research, analysis, and planning in large-scale urban development or regional planning projects in India or abroad. -Proven experience in preparing or leading socio-economic components for urban/regional planning projects. -Master’s degree in planning, Social Sciences, Economics from a recognized institution. -Experience with social impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive planning processes.

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