Job Description

A 2.3.7. Socio-economics
a. educational qualifications specific to functional area Master's (post graduate) degree in
i. Social Welfare / Sociology/ Political Science/ Psychology/ Geography/ Anthropology/ Economics/Environmental Economics/Urban Planning/Regional Planning/ Environmental Planning, Developmental Sciences or Rural Development and Management - rural economics/ Economic Sociology/ Demographic Studies or
ii. MBA (Rural Management) or
iii. Any other social science related subject or
iv. 2 years Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology from recognized institution like Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Xavier Institute of Social Sciences, Ranchi/Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar/XLRI, Jamshedpur and other reputed institutes.
b. Experience specific to functional area must include
i. Conducting baseline socio-economic surveys through interviews/ questionnaire/ VOICE FOR QUALITY 43 focused group discussions/participatory rural appraisal (PRA)/rapid rural appraisal (RRA)
ii. Methodologies on extrapolation of census data to project an up-to-date status including selected ground validation of the same
iii. Conduct social needs assessment studies iv. Evaluation of socio-economic status of both tribal and non-tribal areas v. Demonstrated capacity to interact and develop rapport at community level will be an added advantage
vi. Conduct Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R ) studies for people displaced due to developmental projects and development for R & R plan
vii. Assessment of social changes arising out of development projects
The following are the additional expectation from the expert:Adequate knowledge of EIA legislation process in India. Contribution to EIA documentation. Understanding of policies, guidelines and the legislation related to R & R issues

c. Training (preferable) Training on Social Impact Assessment of development projects in Rural/ Urban areas.
A 2.2 Minimum experience for Functional Area Expert Socio Economic (general) Different EIAs require inputs on diverse functional areas depending on the type, location and the magnitude of the projects and the depth/extent of anticipated environmental impacts on e.g. air and water quality, ecology and biodiversity, socio-economic aspects and other areas. Ph.D/M Tech (Dissertation) experience, if relevant, may be considered by accreditation committee on recommendation by assessors. A 2.2.1 FAE category A FAEs for category A projects need to have a total experience of minimum 5 years in the relevant area/s after acquiring minimum qualification for eligibility as specified A.2.1 Out of the 5 years' experience, 3 years should be in EIA related in the functional area/s.