ESIA-Socio-Economic Expert

**Job Vacancy: ESIA-Socio-Economic Expert** **Company:**  GR Albania **Position:**  ESIA -Socio-Economic Expert **Location:**  Albania (with field visits as required) **Contract type:**  Full-time / Consultancy-Project based **Application deadline:**  09.02.2026 **Start date:**  As soon as possible **About the Role** GR Albania is seeking a Socio-Economic Expert to support socio-economic research, impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, and reporting for infrastructure, urban development, tourism, energy, and other strategic investment projects. The role will contribute to high-quality deliverables aligned with national legislation and international good practice (e.g., IFC/World Bank frameworks where applicable). **Key Responsibilities** - Lead and/or support baseline socio-economic profiling (demographics, livelihoods, employment, vulnerable groups, services, local economy). - Design and implement data collection tools (surveys, interviews, focus groups), including sampling and fieldwork planning. - Conduct social and economic impact assessments (positive/negative, direct/indirect, short/long term, cumulative where relevant). - Support development of mitigation measures, enhancement measures, and Social Management Plans (or equivalent). - Map stakeholders and contribute to Stakeholder Engagement Plans, consultation materials, and meeting facilitation. - Assess land and livelihood risks and support resettlement-related screening/inputs when relevant (e.g., displacement risk, livelihood restoration needs). - Analyze findings and prepare clear, evidence-based reports in English and/or Albanian, including non-technical summaries. - Coordinate with environmental, planning, GIS, and legal team members to ensure integrated assessments. - Ensure quality control of data, ethical standards, and confidentiality in fieldwork and reporting. **Required Qualifications & Experience** - University degree in Economics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Geography, or a related field (Master’s preferred). - Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in socio-economic studies, social impact assessment, or development research (adjust as needed). - Proven experience with quantitative and qualitative methods and field data collection. - Strong analytical and writing skills, with experience producing professional reports for clients/donors/institutions. - Familiarity with Albanian socio-economic context; experience working with municipalities and local stakeholders is an advantage. - Knowledge of international standards (e.g., World Bank ESF, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD PRs) is an advantage. **Skills & Competencies** - Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including community engagement. - Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and coordinate across teams. - High attention to detail and strong documentation/quality assurance habits. - Proficiency in MS Office; - Languages: Fluent Albanian required; strong English required (written and spoken). **What We Offer** - Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in Albania and the region. - Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. - Professional development and exposure to international good practice. **How to Apply** Please send: - **CV** Submit applications to: hr@gralbania.com Subject line: ESIA-Socio-Economic Expert – Application - *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.* Burimi: https://al.linkedin.com/jobs/view/esia-socio-economic-expert-at-gr-albania-4355756131

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