Gender and Social Development Expert

About the role

The Gender and Social Development Expert will lead the integration of gender, social inclusion and vulnerability considerations into road safety civil works projects in Bangladesh. This role ensures compliance with Government of Bangladesh and World Bank Environmental and Social Standards, and supports the delivery of gender and social safeguard actions.

Key responsibilities

• Integrate gender and social inclusion considerations into project planning and supervision.
• Support the preparation and implementation of Gender and Disability Action Plans and related social safeguards.
• Monitor gender and social performance, produce reports, and provide grievance support.
• Assess gender and social risks related to safety improvements, land use, labour influx and access.
• Provide inputs to ES instruments and supervision processes to address gender, disability and vulnerability considerations.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Social Welfare or Development Studies.
• Approximately 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in development partner‑financed projects (World Bank, ADB, JICA).
• Experience assessing and analysing gender and social development issues in infrastructure projects.