Petroleum Social Development Analyst

About the role

The Petroleum Social Development Analyst will support the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in monitoring and evaluating social development programmes related to petroleum operations. This entry‑level position works under the guidance of a senior officer.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of social development programs.
• Promote collaboration among communities, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in developing grievance and dispute‑resolution mechanisms.
• Support social performance audits of community development projects.
• Help raise public awareness on petroleum impacts.
• Contribute to 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 willing to work under supervision and receive on‑the‑job training.

What we offer

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