Petroleum Social Development Analyst

About the role

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is seeking entry‑level analysts to support the social development dimension of petroleum operations. The role involves monitoring, evaluating and reporting on community programmes, and ensuring effective stakeholder collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of social development programmes linked to petroleum projects.
• Promote collaboration among local communities, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Assist in developing grievance and dispute‑resolution mechanisms.
• Support social performance audits of community development projects.
• Raise public awareness and sensitise communities about petroleum impacts.
• Help prepare feedback mechanisms on social development matters in petroleum operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Community Development, Social Work, Anthropology, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Communication, Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Project Management, Gender & Development Studies or Public Policy & Administration from a recognised Kenyan university.
• Entry‑level candidate who will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

What we offer

• Basic salary scale Ksh 45,210 – Ksh 61,020 per month (CSG 10).
• House allowance of Ksh 16,500 per month.
• Commuter allowance of Ksh 5,000 per month.
• Leave and medical benefits as provided by the Civil Service.
• Permanent, pensionable contract.