Job: Senior Social Scientist - Sector

In working for a well established, dynamic and growing organisation internationally, the successful incumbent will provide and carry out social and resettlement activities throughout Africa. Our reputable client has vast industry knowledge and expertise within the Mining sector as well as, Oil & Gas sectors & Agriculture and is looking for an experienced and professional Social Scientist to join their esteemed team.

Company: International Mining & Environmental
Location: International
Date Posted: 05/01/2023
Industry: Mining, Oil & Gas, Mining & Environmental
Nationality: OPEN
Salary: To be discussed
Qualifications: Post graduate degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Research Psychology or related field.
Assignment: Permanent

Responsible for social impact assessment and resettlement projects covering the administrative and technical aspect of the job requirements (either as isolated projects or as part of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
Winning projects through proposal compilation and building of positive relationships with new and existing clients.
Compilation of Social Impact Assessment reports and Resettlement Action Plans.
Managing socio-economic and asset surveys, including analysis and interpretation of survey data.
Engaging with stakeholders at community and government levels.
Liaising with clients and project partners.
Effectively managing interfaces between disciplines – e.g. coordination between social/ resettlement practitioners and database management, GIS, stakeholder engagement, land surveying, economic modelling, community health impact assessment, etc.
Provide support and mentorship to junior staff.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Carry out business development and marketing activities.
Working in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.
Project managing and administrating projects, where required.
Must have demonstrable experience in compiling professional reports that meet applicable technical requirements.
Must be able to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to work independently and within a team.
Must be willing to travel internationally.

Post graduate degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Research Psychology or related field.
8 - 10+ years’ experience in resettlement planning or social impact assessments and related field
Planning or social impact assessments and related field
Must be willing to travel internationally.
Must have a valid driver's license
Specialist knowledge within the field of social impact assessment and resettlement.
Experience in special-purpose studies (e.g. Social and Labour Plans, Community Development Plans, influx management, artisanal mining, etc.) would be beneficial.
Knowledge of French or Swahili would be beneficial (but not essential).

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