Social Scientist at Digby Wells Environmental

Job description

Job Objectives:

• Compiling of Resettlement Action Plans.
• Compiling of Social Impact Assessments.
• Conducting socio-economic analyses and public participation processes.
• Undertaking community engagement and liaison activities.
• Contributing socio economic baseline details to the EIA process.
• Liaise with government at various levels.
• Demographic profiling.
• Conducting research.
• Compile and review reports for submission to client and/or legal authorities.
• Project, client and public management.

Requirements:

• Must be able to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team.
• Must be willing to travel locally and into the rest of Africa.
• Specialist knowledge within the field of social science.
• Research methodologies.
• Statistical and data analysis skills.
• Must be able to demonstrable report-writing skills.

Qualifications:

• Post graduate degree in a field related to Research Psychology.

Work experience:

• 5 or more years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous international experience would be beneficial.
• At least 4 years' work experience in social impact assessment.
• At least 4 years’ experience with the development and implementation of resettlement action plans.
• Experience and knowledge of the oil and gas sector.