Sociologist - Water Resources & Community Engagement

SMEC; Kotri Taluka; On-site; PKR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC in Hyderabad, Pakistan, seeks an experienced Sociologist for a Water Resources Project. The role focuses on assessing social impacts, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring socially sustainable outcomes for communities affected by water infrastructure.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sociology or related field, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of social safeguards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Development, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in social impact assessment and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working on water resources, irrigation, dams, or other water infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of social safeguards, land acquisition, resettlement, and livelihood restoration.
• Experience working on World Bank or ADB-funded projects will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social impact assessments for water resources and irrigation projects.
• Support stakeholder engagement and community consultation activities.
• Assess and monitor social impacts on local communities, including land acquisition, resettlement, and livelihood restoration.
• Support the development and implementation of community engagement and social mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable social safeguards and national and international standards.
• Coordinate with project teams, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare social monitoring reports and maintain relevant project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sociology/ Social Science/ Social Development

Job description

SMEC in Hyderabad, Pakistan, seeks an experienced Sociologist for a Water Resources Project. The role focuses on assessing social impacts, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring socially sustainable outcomes for communities affected by water infrastructure.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Sociology or related field, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of social safeguards.