Social Safeguards Officer Job LVNWSB

Project Management Jobs, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board Jobs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Community Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Administration or its equivalent with atleast two (2) years’ work experience.

OR

• Diploma in Sociology, Anthropology, Community Development, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Administration or its equivalent with atleast four (4) years’ work experience.

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Roles and Responsibility

• Conduct social screening and risk assessments to identify potential social impacts on communities.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of Social Management Plans (SMPs) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs).
• Ensure Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are followed where applicable.
• Engage with local communities, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), and other stakeholders to gather input and ensure their involvement in project activities.
• Facilitate community meetings and raise awareness about project-related works.
• Provide training to project staff, contractors, and local government officials on social safeguards, gender issues, and the handling of grievances.
• Build the capacity of local implementing partners to manage social risks effectively.
• Monitor project activities and contractor compliance with social safeguard policies.
• Conduct field visits to assess project impacts and compliance with mitigation measures.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on social safeguard compliance and performance to relevant authorities and donors.
• Establish and implement effective grievance redress mechanisms to address community concerns and complaints.
• Monitor and ensure the proper handling of grievances and compensation claims.
• Integrate gender considerations into project design and implementation.
• Ensure the inclusion and protection of Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups (VMGs) in project activities.
• Liaise with relevant government counterparts and other stakeholders to ensure coordination on social safeguard issues.
• Provide technical support to municipalities and project teams on social safeguards.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates can obtain specific job requirements from the LVNWWDA Website (www.lvnwwda.go.ke). If you possess the requirements for above positions, please submit your application with detailed CV indicating both day and evening telephone numbers, certified copies of academic and professional certificates.

Successful candidates will be required to bring the following documents:

• Tax compliance, HELB clearance, CRB and Good conduct certificate, EACC clearance.

The applications to reach the undersigned on or before 2nd February 2026 by close of business. Application to be addressed to;

Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency Kenfinco Hse, off Kakamega/Kisumu Road
P.O. Box 673-50100 KAKAMEGA

Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and respects diversity without sacrificing merit. Persons with disability, Minority groups and Women are encour- aged to apply.