Sociologist x2 Tesla Technical Services Limited

Key Responsibilities:

1. Formulating and reviewing policies and guidelines on community mobilization in the water sector.
2. Engaging personnel and private sector actors in community mobilization activities.
3. Networking with stakeholders (Ministries of Health, Gender, Labour & Social Development, Education & Sports, NGOs, Private Sector) to monitor the use of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials and impact tracking.
4. Monitoring, evaluating, and regulating the implementation of community mobilization and gender strategy in water sector activities.
5. Planning, budgeting, and implementing social and gender mainstreaming activities in the Directorate.
6. Documenting reforms and experiences for decision-making.
7. Report Writing: Communicating research findings through reports, articles, and academic papers for publication or conferences.
8. Policy Analysis: Analyzing social issues to inform public policy, evaluating policy impacts, and proposing solutions.
9. Consultation: Providing expertise on social trends and cultural dynamics to organizations or government agencies.
10. Social Advocacy: Using research to raise awareness of social injustices and contribute to social change.
11. Supervising sociologists assigned to the project.
12. Performing other duties as assigned.

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• Educational Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (majoring in Sociology) or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in community or stakeholder management.
• Fluency in Luo, Acholi, and English.
• Problem-solving, negotiation, report writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.