Disputes between households Disputes between Contractor and local affected households Conflicts between land owners and Govt. Identify land requirements early. Involve KADA and community leaders in dispute resolution. Provide entitlements and assistance as per the RPF Inform traditional landowners proper cultural protocol early before project implementation. Seek agreement through amendments to the Master Lease for works on Ebeye. Construction impacts - long term environmental impacts Degradation and or loss of shellfish stocks Develop and implement strategies for minimizing sedimentation, including containment and diversion before begin.
Monitoring and reporting Travel and accommodation in Ebeye; report production costs; external monitoring agency. 60,000 GRM related costs Personnel, communication, transportation, office support costs 30,000 Resettlement entitlements Compensation for lost/damage assets, other development assistance. 100,000 Component 3: Contingency Emergency Response Stakeholder engagement Contingency: Catering, venue hire, media, materials, travel and accommodation , translation and interpretation services, etc. 60,000 MAF/DIDA Safeguards Specialist Consultant fees, operating costs, office support and maintenance, communication etc. 250,000 Resettlement entitlements (Component 1 and 3) Compensation for lost assets and other forms of assistance 50,000 TOTAL 1,205,000
Conduct due diligence on land ownership issues involved with eligible subprojects, as required. Prepare and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan for the RMI PREP, coordinating all stakeholder and public consultations around the coastal protection and other significant project outputs. Ensure the timely disclosure of all safeguards instruments and other relevant information locally. Maintain the GRM database and coordinate the resolution of complaints and grievances. Update and redisclose the ESMF and RPF if required, following significant changes to the project. Other related project duties as required by MOF-DIDA PIU and MPW’s PMU. Key deliverables – Sixth monthly Safeguards Monitoring Progress reports Reports of all training conducted; Input into Project Progress reports Stakeholder Engagement Plan Expertise The Safeguards Advisor shall have a graduate degree in environmental and social impact assessment, environmental science, environmental engineering, planning or similar relevant discipline, and at least 10 years relevant experience in the management of impacts from infrastructure projects in small island states or in similar landscapes. At least two year’s demonstrable experience with the World Bank safeguards policies or equivalent development partner policy implementation is required. Effective project management skills are necessary. An understanding of the Marshallese culture is an advantage. Commitment The position will be located in Majuro, with regular travel to Ebeye. The position will be full time for the first year and will be reviewed annually. TOR for MPW’s Safeguards Consultant General Responsibility: The Safeguards Consultant firm will provide technical assistance to MPW’s Project Management Unit, to ensure the effective and timely implementation of the requirements of PREP Phase 2 as set out in the ESMF and RPF. Specific tasks and responsibilities: The Safeguards Consultant firm shall perform the following functions – Assist PIU, as required, in the development of annual work plans for safeguards implementation. Implement the approved annual work plan for safeguards.