Assistant Sociologist Job in Kenya (25k)

Assistant Sociologist

Our client is seeking to
hire a Assistant Sociologist who can:

• Design research projects to test theories about social issues


• Collect data through surveys, observations, interviews, and
  other sources


• Analyze and conclude the data


• Prepare reports, articles, or presentations detailing their
  findings


• Collaborate with and advise other social scientists,
  policymakers, or other groups on research findings and sociological issue

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Social Impact Assessments/Social Surveys and audits
  on projects


• Assist with conducting Environmental Impact Assessments on
  projects where required.


• Assist with carrying out Environmental Audits on projects
  where required.


• Assist with carrying out Health & Safety Audits and
  assessments on projects where required.


• Perform project management and coordination roles on projects
  where required.


• Coordinate the activities of the office-based and field teams
  including multi-disciplinary project inputs to ensure quality of work and
  timely delivery of projects.


• Liaise with external project team members including the
  Client and attend meetings.


• Carry out Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC),
  implement and ensure Quality Management System (QMS) is adhered to on
  projects.


• Prepare bids and proposals for projects in the areas of
  Environmental and Socio-Impact Assessments and studies, Safety and Healthy
  campaigns


• Assist in marketing and business development activities in
  the areas of environmental and sociological studies relevant to the
  company’s core business areas


• Perform the role of a Project Manager, Project Coordinator,
  or Socio Economist on projects as assigned by the management.


• Any other duties assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology or related discipline.


• Registration with National Environment Management Authority
  as an Associate Expert or Lead Expert is necessary though not mandatory.


• Membership in Professional Societies is necessary though not
  mandatory


• Experience in project implementation processes i.e Work
  plans, Logframes, Action Plans Reporting, and simple budgeting


• Experience in carrying out Social Impact Assessments and
  Social Surveys on development projects


• Use of computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office
  applications


• Possess knowledge on the use of relevant socio-economic
  analysis software and applications.


• Public Consultation skills.


• People skills including interpersonal, communication and
  presentation skills

How to Apply

If you are up to the
challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send
your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject ( Assistant
Sociologist – Nyeri) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke
before 18th August
2023.