Water Resources Sociologist | Stakeholder Engagement Pro

Surbana Jurong Group; Kotri; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC, Hyderabad-based, invites an experienced Sociologist to join a Water Resources Project in Pakistan. The role focuses on assessing social impacts, managing stakeholder engagement, and addressing community-related matters to ensure socially sustainable project outcomes.

Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years in social impact assessment and stakeholder engagement, preferably within consultancy. Experience with water infrastructure and World Bank/ADB-funded projects is an advantage;

Qualifications

• 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 degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Development, or a related discipline

Job description

SMEC, Hyderabad-based, invites an experienced Sociologist to join a Water Resources Project in Pakistan. The role focuses on assessing social impacts, managing stakeholder engagement, and addressing community-related matters to ensure socially sustainable project outcomes.

Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years in social impact assessment and stakeholder engagement, preferably within consultancy. Experience with water infrastructure and World Bank/ADB-funded projects is an advantage;