Kenya Railways Social Environmentalist Job Vacancy

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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
See; Job Title 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