Managers Sociologist x3 at Abubaker Technical Services and General Supplies Limited

Job Description

Job Purpose / Objective:
Responsible for understanding and addressing the social impacts of the project on the surrounding communities.
Ensure that the project considers the social dynamics, cultural considerations, and community needs to minimize negative impacts and foster positive relationships.
Facilitate effective communication, build positive relationships, and address community concerns

Job Roles and Responsibilities:
• Social Impact Assessment: Conducting thorough assessments to identify potential social impacts of the road construction project on local communities.
• Community Engagement: Facilitating meaningful engagement and dialogue between the project team and affected communities to gather insights and address concerns.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ensuring that the project respects and considers the cultural norms, traditions, and values of the local communities.
Mitigation Strategies: Collaborating with project teams to develop strategies to mitigate negative social impacts, such as displacement, loss of livelihoods, or disruption of community life.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Building relationships with local community leaders, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other relevant stakeholders.
• Capacity Building: Implementing programs that empower local communities, such as training, education, and skill development.
• Social Performance Reporting: Documenting and reporting on the project’s social performance, including progress on community engagement and impact mitigation.
• Conflict Resolution: Addressing conflicts and disputes that may arise between the project and local communities.
• Community Engagement: Engaging with local residents, businesses, and stakeholders to provide information about the project, address concerns, and gather feedback.
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, organizations, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Information Dissemination: Communicating project updates, schedules, and potential disruptions to the community through various channels, such as meetings, newsletters, and social media.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and address community concerns, complaints, and grievances related to the construction project.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understand and respect the cultural and social norms of the community, ensuring that construction activities do not negatively impact local traditions.
• Project Management: Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and construction teams to coordinate community activities. Develop project schedules, seek resources, and monitor progress to meet project community initiative timelines.
• Reporting: Generate regular reports on community engagement activities estimates status, and any outstanding issues. Provide progress updates to project managers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Performs any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Community Satisfaction: Measuring the level of satisfaction and positive sentiment expressed by the local communities toward the project’s social initiatives.
• Effective Engagement: Evaluating the quality and frequency of engagement activities with local communities and stakeholders.
• Mitigation Success: Assessing the effectiveness of strategies in minimizing negative social impacts and conflicts.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ensuring adherence to cultural norms and values, as well as the avoidance of actions that may offend or disrupt local traditions.
• Community Empowerment: Tracking the implementation and outcomes of programs aimed at building the capacity and skills of local communities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Measuring the level of collaboration and positive relationships established with community leaders and relevant stakeholders.
• Community Satisfaction: Measuring the community’s overall satisfaction with the construction project’s communication efforts and responsiveness.
• Issue Resolution: Tracking the number and timeliness of community concerns addressed and resolved.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Measuring the level of engagement and cooperation with local leaders, organizations, and government agencies.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Evaluating the project’s adherence to cultural norms and sensitivity in the construction process.

Work Experience, Skills and Knowledge:
• Sociology Expertise: In-depth knowledge of sociological principles, community dynamics, and social impact assessment methodologies.
• Community Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse community members and stakeholders.
• Cultural Competence: Understanding and respect for cultural differences, with the ability to navigate sensitivities and preferences.
• Conflict Resolution: Skill in addressing conflicts and disputes in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Empathy: Demonstrating empathy and understanding toward community concerns, needs, and aspirations.
• Project Management: Ability to integrate sociological considerations into project planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Data Analysis: Analytical skills to interpret sociological data and insights for decision-making and strategy development.
• Reporting and Documentation: Proficiency in documenting social impact assessments, engagement activities, and progress reports.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey project information clearly and engage with diverse community members.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with community members, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting the cultural diversity of the community and adapting communication strategies accordingly.
• Project Knowledge: Understanding the construction project’s goals, timelines, and potential impacts to address community inquiries accurately.
• Organizational Skills: Effective organization and documentation of community interactions, feedback, and resolutions.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Knowledge: In-depth understanding of safety regulations, environmental laws, and health practices in construction.
• Training and Education: Ability to design and deliver effective training programs to raise awareness and promote safe practices.
• Working experience: Possession 8 years of leadership working experience of which 3 years should have been obtained in the equivalent capacity