Sociologist

Kenya Rural Roads Authority seeks a motivated Sociologist II, Grade 8 for a permanent and pensionable post, representing an excellent entry-level opportunity within the organization’s critical road development mandate across Kenya. This role specializes in proactive social due diligence, requiring the successful candidate to conduct thorough social audits and design robust Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and Grievance Redress Mechanisms for diverse rural road projects. Aspiring Kenyan professionals possessing a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, or related social sciences are strongly encouraged to apply to help KeRRA ensure community impact aligns with national infrastructure goals.

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roads & Transport established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and charged with the mandate to develop, manage, maintain and rehabilitate rural roads.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act the Board of Directors invite applications from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens who wish to be considered for the positions at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). The positions are as listed below are (Grade 4-12) on permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Terms and conditions of service for the advertised positions shall apply as per the approved Human Resource Instruments of the Authority.

SOCIOLOGIST II, KERRA GRADE 8 (1 VACANCY)

REF No.: KeRRA/SOCIO/50/2025

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.

(a) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

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

(b) Job specifications

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

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