Job Description:

About the Job

The Sociologists are responsible for providing information to stakeholders on policies/ programs and services available to them; provide a forum for the stakeholders to air their views, issues and aspirations; and implementing affirmative action strategies to ensure their representation and meaningful participation in the development of water and sanitation infrastructure. This is the entry and training grade for this cadre, working under the guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the identification of the relevant stakeholders.
• Assisting in mobilization of communities and dissemination of information.
• Assist in carrying out socio- economic survey and impact assessment.
• Developing mechanisms to ensure that the relevant policy makers are kept informed of the views and aspirations of the stakeholders.
• Lobbying for the inclusion of the stakeholder’s agenda in the formulation of policy by public institutions and organizations.
• Developing strategies to promote the inclusion of relevant stakeholders in decision making bodies.
• Establish and maintain database of stakeholder in decision making bodies.
• Creating awareness among stakeholders on available opportunities and other empowerment initiatives.
• Creating awareness of the Agency’s initiatives for stakeholders’/community members empowerment.
• Assisting in promoting demand driven approaches in planning of community-based projects.
• Assisting in preparing proposals on community projects that require funding; assist in identifying capacity building needs for community-based providers, NGOs, CBOs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Community Development, Development Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Application email/URL

Hard copy applications only, in a clearly marked envelope indicating the Job Reference Number, should be sent to:

The Chief Executive Officer,

Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency,

Maji Plaza Prison Road, Off Nakuru Eldama Ravine Highway,

1. O. Box 2451,

NAKURU

To reach on or before 29th May, 2025.