Five-Tier Escalation Structure

Grievances are resolved at the lowest appropriate tier. Click any level for details.

5
World Bank GRS
International
4
PCU National Level
MoWSI
3
PIU Level
WRA / WSTF
2
Sub-PIU Social Specialist
County Level
1
Community GRC
Local Level
Community member raising concerns at a GRM consultation
Wide view of a community stakeholder meeting
Community elders participating in a project meeting

Overview & Channels

The HoAGW4RP operates a multi-tiered, multi-channel Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) designed in consultation with local communities. It addresses project-related concerns in a timely and transparent manner, with monitoring and reporting from community level to the National PCU.

Submission Channels

  • Online form on this website (anonymous option available; reference number issued immediately)
  • Free mobile / SMS / USSD at project sites and offices
  • In person at County sub-PIU offices or community GRC focal points
  • Third-party interface for those unable to access digital or physical channels
  • World Bank GRS email for international escalation

Resolution Timelines

  • Day 1: Complaint received, reference number issued, complainant notified
  • Within 30 calendar days: Target resolution at appropriate tier
  • SEAH/GBV cases: Specialist referral pathways with 24-hour response by GBV Advisor
  • Serious incidents: Reported to PCU within 24 hours, World Bank within 48 hours

Complaint Categories

Construction/infrastructure issues · Environmental or social harm · Resettlement/land compensation · GBV/SEAH (specialist referral) · Procurement concerns · Corruption/misuse of funds · Service delivery complaints · Workers' rights/labour issues · Community safety incidents · General feedback and suggestions.

Resolution Timelines

Day 1 Complaint received, reference number issued
30 days Target resolution at appropriate tier
24 hrs SEAH/GBV specialist response time
24 / 48 hrs Serious incidents — PCU / World Bank

Complaint Categories

Construction / Infrastructure Environmental / Social Harm Resettlement / Land GBV / SEAH Procurement Corruption Service Delivery Labour Rights Safety Incidents General Feedback