POSITION DETAILSJob Title: Labour Management and Local Employment Specialist, Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited
\n(MHPL)Department: Environmental and Social Management Unit (ESMU), MHPL, Blantyre, Malawi
\nTitle of Line Manager: Social Lead, MHPL
\nRecruitment Focus: National Recruitment1. MANDATEThe Labour Management and Local Employment Specialist under the supervision of the Social Lead, leads the day-to-day management and coordination of local recruitment and management of labour associated with MHPL\u2019s role within the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP). The role works closely with Resettlement Sites and EPC contractors to ensure full compliance with labour laws and to promote equitable, inclusive local employment through transparent processes and skills development. The Specialist will lead the development and implementation of the Labour Management Plan (LMP) and the Local Employment Strategy. The Specialist will ensure that the Project is to be undertaken in compliance with Malawi national legislation and Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) requirements (IFC PS, WB ESF, AfDB, Equator Principles 4, etc.).Under the supervision of the Social Unit Lead, he\/she manages and develops the skills\/capacity of the MHPL Social Team which will be based at MHPL\u2019s Blantyre and\/or site offices to ensure strong oversight of workforce practices and support the maximisation of inclusive employment of local workers.2. CORE RESPONSIBILITIESScope 1: Labour Management Focal PointDevelop and implement a Labour Management Plan, taking into account the Labour Influx Management Strategy and other relevant documents already available, and in accordance with Malawi national laws and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) frameworks and standards on labour.Establish and maintain a grievance redress mechanism for workers.Review and monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with labour laws, OHS, and ethical hiring practices.Conduct audits and field inspections to ensure working conditions and labour rights are upheld.Provide training to contractors and project staff on labour standards and mitigation of labour-related risks.Prepare regular labour compliance reports and advise on continuous improvement strategies.Monitor evolutions within Malawi\u2019s regulatory framework and implementation practices relevant to labour management and ensure the Project\u2019s compliance with these.In coordination with the Governance and Risk Compliance Coordinator, undertake E&S risk analysis related to labour and employment and ensure that key risks are captured in the Project\u2019s E&S risk register. Actively monitor these risks and ensure mitigations are planned and in place.Monitor publications providing guidance related to good international industry practice (GIIP) for labour and employment and ensure that the Project is aligning itself with key insights gained from these.Become familiar with the relevant E&S clauses in the contract specifications for Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) Contractors and prepare procedures for inclusion in MHPL\u2019s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), as needed, to ensure that risks associated with Contractor and Company are managed.4. CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES4.1 QualificationsMaster\u2019s degree or equivalent in social sciences, rural development, or related field.At least 10 years of professional experience, with at least 6 years of work experience in Labour management and local employment related roles in the hydropower and\/or natural resources\/energy sector, infrastructure sector, or with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in a similar position.Strong knowledge of labour laws (national and international regulations, including consideration of relevant human rights aspects; in alignment with national and international E&S standards.Proven knowledge of international E&S safeguards frameworks including the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and the IFC Performance Standards.Well-developed knowledge of local community cultures, customs, and practices in Malawi is desirable.Demonstrated experience in
\no Working in a multi-cultural context; and
\no Working within cross-cultural teams.Excellent English report-writing skills.Fluent in written and spoken English and Chichewa.Other relevant local language skills highly desirable.HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please send an email to the following address: jobs@mpatamangahydro.com with your name and the title of the position that you are applying for as the subject by 31st July 2025, 16:30hrs.. No hard copies will be accepted. MHPL is an equal opportunity employer and females are encouraged to apply.We\u2019re Hiring: Labour Management and Local Employment Specialist
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