Vacancy title:
Sociologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Tanathi Water Works Development Agency

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 23 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Specifications
The Duties and Responsibilities will entail: -

• Participating in Identification of relevant stakeholders;
• Mobilizing communities for dissemination of information;
• Assist in carrying out socio- economic survey and impact assessment;
• Gathering information on the interests of stakeholders for inclusion in the formulation of policy by public institutions and organizations;
• Updating the database of stakeholder in decision making bodies;
• Creating awareness among stakeholders on available opportunities and other empowerment initiatives;
• Creating awareness of the Agency’s initiatives for stakeholders /community members empowerment;
• Assist in Preparing proposals on community projects that require funding;
• Assist in identifying capacity building needs for community-based providers, NGOs, CBOs; and
• Participate in Identification of the challenges affecting the formation and operationalization of Community Water and Sanitation Service Providers.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this position a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Anthropology, social work, community development or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and eligible applicants should submit a hard copy signed application letter indicating the position and attach a copy of their National ID or passport, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating qualifications, working experience, current position, current remuneration and names & addresses of three (3) referees and daytime mobile number.

Applicants MUST submit their applications in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked with the Job Ref. No. and Job Name, and addressed to: -

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
TANATHI WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
K.I.D.P BUILDING, KALAWA ROAD,
P.O BOX PRIVATE BAG - 90200,
KITUI

All applications should be received by Wednesday, 23rd  July, 2025 at 5.00p.m. 

NOTE:

• The successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by submitting the following before the appointment: -
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  • Valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
  • Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• It is an offence to include incorrect or misleading information in the applications as per the provisions of the Public Officers Ethics Act, 2003.
• Tanathi Water Works Development Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Women, Youth, Minorities, Marginalized and Persons Living With Disability are encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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