Water Resources Sociologist - Stakeholder & Social Impact

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Kotri; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include social impact assessments, stakeholder consultations, monitoring impacts on land, resettlement, livelihoods, and developing community mitigation plans in line with safeguards and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of 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

Social impact assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

World Bank/ADB familiarity

Education

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

Job description

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

Responsibilities include social impact assessments, stakeholder consultations, monitoring impacts on land, resettlement, livelihoods, and developing community mitigation plans in line with safeguards and international standards.