Sociologist at Howard Humphreys (East Africa) Limited

Role Profile

Howard Humphreys (East Africa) Limited is looking to hire a skilled and experienced Sociologist to support the organization in the implementation and monitoring of social safeguards on infrastructural projects. The successful candidate should be familiar with the IFC performance standards, World Bank Social safeguards and AfDB safeguards policies

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from a reputable university
• Professional Membership: Membership with a relevant body will be an added advantage.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a Sociologist on infrastructure development projects
• Practical experience in carrying out Social Impact Assessments/Social Surveys and audits, monitoring/supervision of social safeguards during construction phase, Resettlement Action Planning (RAP), and reporting.
• Knowledge of IFC performance standards, World Bank Social safeguards and AfDB safeguards policies.
• People skills including interpersonal, organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks including plan field tasks, produce comprehensive reports, prepare bids and proposals as well as support in business development activities.