Junior Social & Environmental Officer (Garissa)

• Carry out interviews, surveys, and consultations with households and communities to gather socio-economic data.
• Assist in engaging stakeholders and organising community meetings to address concerns and social risks.
• Support social safeguard activities, including considerations related to gender and gender-based violence (GBV).
• Perform environmental observations, inspections, and data collection to monitor project impacts and compliance.
• Help with health and safety monitoring and document observations, suggesting corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of field data and contribute to preparing reports and project documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders during fieldwork, including travelling to remote and arid locations for extended periods.

• Hold a Diploma in Sociology, Social Sciences, Community Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in fieldwork involving community engagement, social surveys, environmental monitoring, or social safeguards.
• Be experienced or familiar with working in dry and semi-dry environments is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with water projects, infrastructure, environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), or community-based projects is an advantage.
• Understanding of gender issues, GBV, social safeguards, environmental management, and health and safety is beneficial.
• Be proficient in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of a local language is a plus.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application as instructed. The employer has not published a closing date.