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) Negotiated April 1st, 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) with the involvement 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) (the Association), has agreed to provide financing (P502471) for the Project, as set out in the referred agreement. 2. The Recipient shall ensure that the Project is carried out in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) 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 agreement. 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 the grievance Submit each report to the mechanisms. 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 of or accident and within 24 hours for 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 PMU shall be established no A single Project Management Unit (PMU) shall be established at MGCAS by the later than 120 days after the DNG-MGCAS Capacity Building for Improved GBV Response Project (the Project) and the Effective Date. Empowering Girls and Women in Eastern and Southern Africa (the EAGER Project). The PMU shall be responsible for implementing the Project and managing E&S The Gender and GBV Specialist shall risks. be on board no later than 120 days after the Effective Date and the The EAGER Project will finance the hiring of the following professionals for the position shall be maintained PMU, who shall also be responsible for managing and supervising the E&S risks of throughout the implementation of the Project: the Project. The EAGER professional 3|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT  One full-time E&S Officer; shall be on board no later than 120 days after EAGER’s Effective Date. The Capacity Building for Improved GBV Response Project will finance the hiring of the following professional: Resources to support management  A full-time Gender and GBV Specialist (to work 100% on the Project, but of ESHS risks shall be maintained always in coordination with the Gender and GBV Specialist hired for EAGER). throughout the implementation of the Project. The Recipient shall be responsible for mobilizing additional professionals (Consultants) required for short or long-term assignments according to institutional assessment and needs. 1.2 MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS Terms of Reference shall be Incorporate the relevant aspects of the ESCP, including, inter alia, the relevant prepared and sent for approval of DNG-MGCAS E&S instruments, and Code of Conduct, into the ESHS specifications of the the Association before launching procurement documents and contracts with Service Providers (Consultancy tenders. Supervise Service Companies, Civil Society Organizations, etc). Thereafter ensure that the service Providers throughout Project providers comply and cause subcontracted entities to comply with the ESHS implementation. specifications of their respective contracts. 1.3 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Ensure that the consultancies, studies (including feasibility studies, if applicable), Throughout Project capacity building, training, and any other technical assistance activities under the implementation. 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. Thereafter ensure that the outputs/deliverables of such activities comply with the terms of reference, and submit the deliverables to the Association for approval. ESS 2: LABOUR AND WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 LABOUR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES Ensure that workers are engaged in the implementation of the Activities Carry out the measures throughout DNG-MGCAS consistent with ESS2. To this end, ensure that the following measures are carried the implementation of the out: Activities. a) Provide workers with information and documentation that is clear and understandable regarding their terms and conditions of employment through written contracts setting out their rights, including, inter alia, rights related to hours of work, wages, overtime, compensation and 4|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT benefits, as well as written notice of termination of employment, and details of severance payments, as applicable. b) Implement occupational health and safety (including personal protective equipment, and emergency preparedness and response) measures, taking into account the General Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (EHSGs), and other relevant Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and, as appropriate, the industry-specific EHSGs and other Good International Industry Practice (GIIP); c) Implement measures, as applicable, to, inter alia: (i) prevent the use of all forms of forced labor and child labor; (ii) (ii) enable workers to benefit from, inter alia, access to grievance and redress mechanisms without fear of retaliation; and effective freedom to form and join workers organizations or alternative mechanisms for expressing their concerns and protect their rights related to labor and working conditions; d) Develop a code of conduct for workers, which shall include measures to prevent and respond to SEA and SH cases; e) [specify other relevant elements]; and f) Incorporate the relevant requirements above in the ESHS specifications of the procurement documents and contracts with third parties that engage workers in the implementation of the Activities. Include in the Project Operating Manual (POM) and adopt and implement the above-indicated measures. 2.2 GRIEVANCE MECHANISM FOR PROJECT WORKERS Establish a Grievance Mechanism Establish and operate a grievance mechanism for Project workers, consistent with for Project Workers prior to DNG-MGCAS ESS 2. engaging Project workers and thereafter maintain and operate it throughout Project implementation. 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 (POM) in accordance with ESS activities. 3. 5|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT 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 Include in the Project Operating Manual (POM) and adopt and implement Ensure implementation of the DNG-MGCAS community health and safety procedures in accordance with ESS 4, including measures contained in the POM procedures for data protection. starting from Effectiveness and throughout the lifecycle of Project. Include in the POM and adopt and implement measures for the management of security risks, in accordance with the Security Risk Analysis prepared for Any subsequent updates to Northern Mozambique consistent with ESS4. 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  Mapping of GBV service providers, and developing referral pathways to throughout the lifecycle of Project. quality, safe and confidential service providers;  Promoting training and awareness-raising activities regarding SEA/SH SEA/SH sensitive measures shall be risks for Project stakeholders; operational, SEA/SH Codes of  Covering expenses related to access to GBV services for Project-related Conduct signed by workers, and SEA/SH survivors (transport, communication costs, documentation fees SEA/SH training provided prior to and accommodation, if necessary). the start of any project activities. Any subsequent updates to SEA/SH risk prevention and mitigation measures will be subject to approval by the Association. ESS 10: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 10.1 PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MEASURES Implement the stakeholder DNG/MGCAS Incorporate stakeholder engagement and information disclosure measures in the engagement activities throughout implementation of the Activities, in a manner consistent with ESS10. the implementation of the Activities 6|Page ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) – CAPACITY BUILDING FOR IMPROVED GBV RESPONSE PROJECT To this end, ensure that the following measures are implemented: a) Provide stakeholders with information about the environmental and social risks and impacts of the Activities in a timely, understandable, accessible and appropriate manner and format, including but not limited to any environmental and social instruments prepared as part of the Activities; b) Consult stakeholders in a culturally appropriate manner, which is free of manipulation, interference, coercion, discrimination and intimidation, including with regards to any environmental and social instruments prepared as part of the Activities; c) Document the stakeholder engagement activities, including: (i) stakeholder mapping; (ii) description of consultations and participation mechanisms utilized, and records of meetings held; (iii) feedback received and responses to said feedback; and (iv) measures to engage stakeholders who, because of their particular circumstances, may be disadvantaged or vulnerable; Include in the Project Operating Manual (POM) and adopt and implement the above-indicated measures. 10.2 PROJECT GRIEVANCE MECHANISM (GM) DNG-MGCAS Establish, disclose, maintain, and operate an accessible and SEA/SH sensitive GM to be established within 90 days Grievance Mechanism (GM) to receive and facilitate the resolution of concerns after the Effective Date and and grievances in relation to the Project, promptly and effectively, in a thereafter be maintained and transparent manner that is culturally appropriate and readily accessible to all operational throughout Project Project-affected parties, at no cost and without retribution, including concerns implementation. 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