Republic of Mozambique Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Action (MGCAS) National Directorate of Gender (DNG) Capacity Building for Improved GBV Response Project (P502471) ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) Draft for Negotiations March 7th, 2024 1|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN 1. The Republic of Mozambique (the Recipient) will implement the Capacity Building for Improved GBV Response Project (the Project) under the leadership of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Action (MGCAS)/National Directorate of Gender (DNG) and with the support of the National Directorate of Children and the National Directorate of Social Action, as set out in the Grant Agreement. The International Development Association (IDA), hereinafter referred as the Association, has agreed to provide financing for the Project, as set out in the referred agreement. 2. The Recipient shall ensure that the Project is implemented under the Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) and this Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) in a manner acceptable to the Association. The ESCP is a part of the Grant Agreement. Unless otherwise defined in this ESCP, capitalized terms used in this ESCP have the meanings ascribed to them in the referred agreements. 3. Without limitation to the foregoing, this ESCP sets out material measures and actions that the Recipient shall carry out or cause to be carried out, including, as applicable, the timeframes of the actions and measures, institutional, staffing, training, monitoring and reporting arrangements, and grievance management. The ESCP also sets out the environmental and social (E&S) instruments that shall be adopted and implemented under the Project, all of which shall be subject to prior consultation and disclosure, consistent with the ESS, and in form and substance, and in a manner acceptable to the Association. Once adopted, said E&S instruments may be revised from time to time with prior written agreement by the Association. 4. As agreed by the Association and the Recipient, this ESCP will be revised from time to time if necessary, during Project implementation, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to Project performance. In such circumstances, the Recipient through MGCAS-DNG and the Association agree to update the ESCP to reflect these changes through an exchange of letters signed between the Association and the Recipient. The Recipient shall promptly disclose the updated ESCP. 2|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT MATERIAL MEASURES AND ACTIONS TIMEFRAME RESPONSIBLE ENTITY/AUTHORITY MONITORING AND REPORTING A REGULAR REPORTING Prepare and submit to the Association regular monitoring reports on the Submit biannual reports to the DNG-MGCAS environmental, social, health and safety performance (ESHS) of the Project, Association throughout the including, but not limited to, the implementation of the ESCP, the status of the implementation of the Project, preparation and implementation of E&S instruments required under the ESCP, starting from the Effective Date. Stakeholder engagement activities and the functioning of Grievance mechanisms. Submit each report to the Association no later than 30 days after the end of each reporting period. B INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS Promptly notify the Association of any incident or accident related to the Project Notify the Association within 48 DNG-MGCAS which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on the environment, the hours after learning of the incident affected communities, workers and/ or stakeholders., including, inter alia, cases or accident and within 24 hours for of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment (SH), and accidents that any SEA/SH incidents or any result in death, serious or multiple injury. Provide sufficient detail regarding the fatalities. scope, severity, and possible causes of the incident or accident, indicating immediate measures taken or that are planned to be taken to address it, and any Provide subsequent report to the information provided by any contracted parties and/or supervising entity, as Association within a timeframe appropriate. acceptable to the Association. Subsequently, at the request of the Association, prepare a report on the incident or accident and propose any measures to address it and prevent its recurrence. ESS 1: ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RISKS AND IMPACTS 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The Gender and GBV Specialist A single Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established at MGCAS by the should be on board no later than DNG-MGCAS Capacity Building for Improved GBV Response Project (the Project) and the 120 days after effectiveness and Empowering Girls and Women in Eastern and Southern Africa (the EAGER Project). maintained throughout the The PMU will be responsible for implementing the Project and managing E&S implementation of the Project. risks. Resources to support management The EAGER Project will finance the hiring of the following professionals for the of ESHS risks should be maintained PMU, who will also be responsible for managing and supervising the E&S risks of throughout the implementation of the Project: the Project. 3|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT • One full-time E&S Officer; • One full-time Women and Girls Empowerment Specialist; • A full-time Gender and GBV Specialist (to work 100% on the EAGER Project, but always in coordination with the Gender and GBV Specialist hired for Project). The Capacity Building for Improved GBV Response Project will finance the hiring of the following professionals: • A full-time Gender and GBV Specialist (to work 100% on the Project, but always in coordination with the Gender and GBV Specialist hired for EAGER). The Recipient will be responsible for mobilizing additional professionals (Consultants) required for short or long-term assignments according to institutional assessment and needs. 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL INSTRUMENTS This ESCP constitutes the main environmental and social instrument to be applied ESCP to be disclosed before the DNG-MGCAS within the scope of the Project, containing the measures and procedures for Effective Date. managing ESHS risks. E&S Screenings should be approved Activities must be subject to an Environmental and Social Screening, which will by the Association and finalized identify the respective risks and recommend, if necessary, E&S management before the start of respective instruments as appropriate. activities. If specific instruments are recommended, they must be approved by the Association, disclosed, and implemented before respective activities begin. 1.3 MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Terms of Reference to be prepared Incorporate the relevant aspects of the ESCP, including, inter alia, the relevant and sent for approval of the DNG-MGCAS E&S instruments, and Code of Conduct, into the ESHS specifications of the Association before launching procurement documents and contracts with Service Providers (Consultancy tenders. Companies, Civil Society Organizations, etc). Thereafter ensure that the service 4|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT providers comply and cause subcontracted entities to comply with the ESHS Maintain management procedures specifications of their respective contracts. for Service Providers throughout Project implementation. Ensure that the consultancies, studies (including feasibility studies, if applicable), capacity building, training, and any other technical assistance activities under the Project, among others to be supported under Technical Assistance (TA), are carried out in accordance with terms of reference acceptable to the Association, that are consistent with the ESSs. Deliverables must always be approved by the Association. ESS 2: LABOUR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOUR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES Include in the Project Operating Manual (POM) and adopt and implement labour Ensure implementation of the DNG-MGCAS management procedures in accordance with ESS 2, including, , inter alia, measures contained in the POM provisions on working conditions, management of workers relationships, starting from Effectiveness and occupational health and safety (including personal protective equipment, and throughout the lifecycle of Project. emergency preparedness and response), code of conduct (including relating to SEA and SH), forced labour, child labour, grievance arrangements for Project Any subsequent updates to labor workers, and applicable requirements for service providers and subcontracted procedures and employment and supervising firms. requirements will be subject to approval by the Association. Include in the POM and adopt and implement measures for the management of security risks, in accordance with the Security Risk Analysis prepared for Northern Mozambique. Hiring of workers under the Project must be governed by the legal instruments in force in the Republic of Mozambique. Project workers and service providers will have an employment contract in accordance with national labour legislation and the World Bank Standards on these matters: These Contracts must include all legal requirements of the Republic of Mozambique and the World Bank. 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS Grievance Mechanism for Project Establish and operate a grievance mechanism for Project workers, consistent with Workers operational prior to DNG-MGCAS ESS 2. engaging Project workers and maintained throughout Project implementation. 5|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT ESS 3: RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT Prepare, adopt, and implement a Procedure for Electronic Waste Management Prior to implementation of relevant DNG-MGCAS and include it in the Project Operational Manual (MOP) in accordance with ESS activities. 3. Ensure implementation of the measures contained in the POM starting from Effectiveness and throughout the lifecycle of Project. ESS 4: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.1 COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY Prior to implementation of relevant Include in the Project Operating Manual (POM) and adopt and implement activities. DNG-MGCAS community health and safety procedures in accordance with ESS 4, including procedures for data protection. Ensure implementation of the measures contained in the POM Include in the POM and adopt and implement measures for the management of starting from Effectiveness and security risks, in accordance with the Security Risk Analysis prepared for throughout the lifecycle of Project. Northern Mozambique. Any subsequent updates to community health and safety procedures will be subject to approval by the Association. 4.2 SEA/SH RISKS Include in the Project Operational Manual (POM), and adopt and implement Ensure implementation of the measures to prevent and mitigate SEA/SH risks, including, inter alia: measures contained in the POM • Developing and signing of codes of conduct for all Project workers; starting from Effectiveness and • Developing and implementing a Grievance Mechanism (GM) sensitive to throughout the lifecycle of Project. GBV/SEA/SH aspects that includes clear procedures on managing sensitive complaints, including SEA/SH complaints in a safe and ethical Project’s GM with SEA/SH sensitive manner; measures shall be operational, • Mapping of GBV service providers, and developing referral pathways to SEA/SH Codes of Conduct signed by quality, safe and confidential service providers; workers, and SEA/SH training • Promoting training and awareness-raising activities regarding SEA/SH provided prior to the start of any risks for Project stakeholders; project activities. Any subsequent updates to SEA/SH risk prevention and mitigation 6|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT • Covering expenses related to access to GBV services for Project-related measures will be subject to SEA/SH survivors (transport, communication costs, documentation fees approval by the Association. and accommodation, if necessary). SEA/SH mitigation measures to be implemented throughtout Project duration. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MEASURES Ensure implementation of the DNG/MGCAS Integrate into the Project Operating Manual (POM) and adopt and implement measures contained in the POM stakeholder engagement measures in a manner consistent with ESS 10, which starting from Effectivenss and shall include measures to, inter alia, provide stakeholders with timely, relevant, throughout the lifecycle of Project. understandable and accessible information, as well as consult them in a culturally appropriate manner, which is free from manipulation, interference, Any subsequent updates to coercion, discrimination and intimidation. stakeholders engagement measures will be subject to approval by the Include in the POM and adopt, and implement measures for the management of Association. security risks, in accordance with the Security Risk Analysis prepared for Northern Mozambique. 10.2 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM (GM) DNG-MGCAS The Project will establish, disclose, maintain and operate an accessible and GM to be operational by 90 days SEA/SH sensitive Grievance Mechanism (GM) to receive and facilitate the after Effectiveness and maintained resolution of concerns and grievances in relation to the Project, promptly and and implemented throughout effectively, in a transparent manner that is culturally appropriate and readily Project implementation. accessible to all Project-affected parties, at no cost and without retribution, including concerns and grievances filed anonymously, in a manner consistent with ESS10. The GM shall be equipped to receive, register, and facilitate the resolution of SEA/SH complaints, including through the referral of survivors to relevant gender-based violence service providers, all in a safe, confidential, and survivor- cantered manner. CAPACITY SUPPORT 7|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT CS1 Develop and implement a training program for Project workers and other Capacity building training shall start DNG-MGCAS employees of involved institutions, which shall include (non-exhaustive list): no later than 6 months after the a) World Bank (WB) Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Effective Date and continued on a b) E&S risks identification and management regular basis, as new members join c) Stakeholder Engagement and Information Disclosure the Project Team, throughout the d) Labor Management Procedures (LMP) implementation of the Project. e) Community Health and Safety (CHS) f) Grievance Mechanisms (GM) g) Premature unions and GBV/SEA/SH risks identification, prevention, response, and mitigation. 8|Page