Sociologist, Water Resources & Stakeholder Engagement

SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited; Kotri; On-site; PKR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited in Hyderabad, Pakistan seeks an experienced Sociologist to assess social impacts and manage stakeholder engagement for a Water Resources Project. The role will focus on ensuring socially sustainable project outcomes through monitoring, reporting, and community dialogue.

Suitable candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Sociology and have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including work on water resources or infrastructure, knowledge of 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

Strong communication

Report-writing

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Development, or related discipline

Job description

SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited in Hyderabad, Pakistan seeks an experienced Sociologist to assess social impacts and manage stakeholder engagement for a Water Resources Project. The role will focus on ensuring socially sustainable project outcomes through monitoring, reporting, and community dialogue.

Suitable candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Sociology and have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including work on water resources or infrastructure, knowledge of safeguards,