Vacancy title:
Sociologist II

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Civil & Government, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Kenya Rural Roads Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 13 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This will be the entry and training grade for graduates into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a designated officer.

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• collecting and collating data and information on social issues as well as dissemination of the same to the relevant stakeholders;
• conducting social surveys, reviews and audits of the Authority’s road projects;
• reviewing road contracts/projects and ensuring that social provisions are adequately incorporated therein;
• preparing Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) where necessary;
• identifying potential sources of grievances, design and implement appropriate Grievance Redress Mechanisms.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Anthropology, S Work, Development Studies, Community Development or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Experience needed

This is an entry and training grade for graduates.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and shall be required to present the following documents before the offer letter.

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (TCC);
• Certificate of clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
• Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Clearance certificate from approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants should send their dully signed application letter, updated curriculum vitae indicating names of at least three (3) professional referees, copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and the national identity card, with the job title and job reference as the subject , on or before 13th January, 2026.

Details of the job description and requirements are provided on our website www.kerra.go.ke.

All applications should be submitted ONLINE and the letter indicating the specific position and reference number should be addressed to:

The Director General,
Kenya Rural Roads Authority,
P.O Box 48151-00100,
Nairobi-Kenya.

Successful candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and shall be required to present the following documents before the offer letter.

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (TCC);
• Certificate of clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
• Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Clearance certificate from approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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