Kenya Railways Social Environmentalist Job Vacancy

Excellent Career Opportunity: Social Environmentalist

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The position will report to the Project Manager and will coordinate all social environmental issues arising from Corporation's projects construction. 

The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) liaison offices on the ground during construction
• Dealing with all social and environmental issues arising from the communities during and post construction and other stakeholder matters affecting the Corporation
• Develop a social environmental stakeholder policy for the Railway Sector in Kenya
• Providing technical and advisory support to rail sector stakeholders towards achieving positive and sustainable development outcomes
• Designing, implementing and tracking progress on social performance systems with a view to ensuring compliance with corporate and legal standards
• Preparing terms of reference for the social surveys in the corporation projects and facilitating implementation of related recommendations
• Advising and recommending scenarios that will optimize on community benefits on the basis of assessments and surveys on the impact of the projects/infrastructure development within specific areas/Counties

Requirements 

The Social Environmentalist must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Sociology or equivalent from a recognized University
• Diploma in Human Resources, Counseling or Physiology or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years experience in Counseling or training and or working with communities
• Previous work experience in environmental and social impact assessment in projects of similar magnitude will be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Proficient in Computer user skills  

Terms of Offer: An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to download the application form 

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways Application Form (Rev), attach their testimonials, certificates and National ID Card and address their applications to the:

Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation 
P.O. Box 30121- 00100, 
Nairobi

to be received by Friday 21st November 2014

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Railways is an Equal Opportunity Employer