Sociologist

About SMEC
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At SMEC, you can work on landmark industry projects alongside experienced colleagues and leaders. We empower our people to drive innovation within an established, growing organisation.

Each employee helps shape our business, guided by teamwork, forward thinking and creativity. We give our people the platforms to engage with the business, deliver value to clients and grow their careers.

Joining SMEC means joining a flexible, growing organisation that is genuinely committed to CSR, diversity and making the world a better place.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Sociologist to join our team for a Water Resources Project based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The role will focus on assessing social impacts, managing stakeholder engagement, and addressing community-related matters to ensure socially sustainable project outcomes.

- 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.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Development, or a related discipline.

- Minimum 10 years of relevant 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.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

How to apply
All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact  Taimoor Tariq - Taimoor.tariq@sjgroup.com

For further details about us, please visit our website:
https://www.smec.com/
www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.

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