Officer Sociologist at The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency

Ref. CRVWWD/OS/16/2022/23

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Assist in the identification of the relevant stakeholders; 
• Assist in mobilization of communities and dissemination of information; assist in carrying out socio- economic survey and impact assessment.
• Developing mechanisms to ensure that the relevant policy makers are kept informed of the views and aspirations of the stakeholders.
• Lobbying for the inclusion of the stakeholder’s agenda in the formulation of policy by public institutions and organizations.
• Developing strategies to promote the inclusion of relevant stakeholders in decision making bodies.
• Establish and maintain database of stakeholder in decision making bodies.
• Creating awareness among stakeholders on available opportunities and other empowerment initiatives.
• Create awareness of the Agency’s initiatives for stakeholders’/community members empowerment.
• Assist in promoting demand driven approaches in planning of community-based projects.
• Assist in preparing proposals on community projects that require funding; assist in identifying capacity building needs for community-based providers, NGOs, CBOs.
• Assist in identification of the challenges affecting the formation and operationalization of Community Water and Sanitation Service Providers.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have/be: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Community Development, Development Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Team leadership skills
• Coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills