Social Scientist

at Digby Wells Associates
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted January 1, 2024
Category Management
Social Sciences
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

At Digby Wells Environmental, we are passionate about what we do and are extremely fortunate to be able to Make A Difference in the lives of our colleagues, our clients, the communities we work in and the environment.
We are looking for someone who will provide and carry out social and resettlement activities throughout Africa.

  • Compilation of Social Impact Assessments.
  • Compiling of Resettlement Action Plans.
  • Conducting socio-economic analyses and public participation processes.
  • Undertaking community engagement and liaison activities.
  • Conduct project field work, including social consultations.
  • Contributing socio-economic baseline details to the EIA process.
  • Compilation of Social and Labour Plans and Local Economic Development Plans.
  • Liaise with government at various levels.
  • Demographic profiling.
  • Conducting research.
  • Undertake desktop data collection via various sources.
  • Compile and review reports for submission to client and/or legal authorities.
  • Project, client and public management.
  •  Develop and maintain databases.
  • Critically analyze and assess data.
  • Assist in compiling proposals and tender documentation.
  • Complete general administrative tasks
Required profile for job ad : Social Scientist (Tanzania)Skills 

  •  Knowledge within the field of Social Sciences.
  •  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.
  • Research methodologies.
  • Statistical and data analysis skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrable report-writing skills.

Qualifications:

  • Post graduate degree in Degree in a field related to Social Sciences, Development Studies, Psychology, or Anthropology.

Work Experience:

  • 5 or more years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Demonstrable experience in Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Planning or related field.
  • Previous international experience would be beneficial.

Other Requirements:

  • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and prepared to obtain other vaccinations that may be required by clients and for travel purposes.
  • Prepared to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Assessment.
Job criteria for job ad : Social Scientist (Tanzania)
Job category :
Health and social professions
R&D, project management
Industries :
Chemistry, petrochemistry, raw materials, mining
Electricity, water, gas, nuclear, energy
Environment, recycling
Public buildings and works sector, construction
Social, public and human services
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