Job Title: Community Liaison Officer
Date Posted: 10/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: KEMRI
Industry: Project
Management
Salary: Open
Location: Turkana
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 29/07/2026
Looking for a project management job in Kenya?
Kenya Medical Research Institute is hiring a Community Liaison Officer to build relationships with local communities and support research activities. The role is based in Turkana and experience in community engagement is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead community entry processes for the SHIELD study, ensuring all
protocols for engaging both refugee and host-community leadership are
respected.
- Act as the primary Secretariat to the SHIELD Community Advisory
Board (CAB), coordinating monthly meetings and ensuring community concerns
are integrated into study implementation.
- Engage with County officials, community leaders, local stakeholders,
refugee representatives, and households to enhance awareness and promote
community participation in SHIELD study activities in accordance with
study and community protocols.
- Support the qualitative research teams in organizing, mobilizing,
and identifying participants for Focus Group Discussions, Photovoice
workshops, and Body Mapping sessions.
- Provide cultural orientation and guidance to the multidisciplinary
research team (epidemiologists, entomologists, etc.) to ensure respectful
interactions in the field.
- Monitor community perceptions of the study and proactively manage
expectations regarding project deliverables and participant
reimbursements.
- Ensure that informed consent processes are culturally appropriate
and that participants fully understand their rights and the study’s
objectives.
- Collaborate with local Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to
integrate SHIELD early-warning protocols into existing community health
structures.
- Support the dissemination of research findings back to the community
through town hall meetings and radio talk shows in local languages.
- Assist in identifying and mitigating security or operational risks
related to community dynamics or climate-related disruptions
Qualifications
- Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Development, Community Health,
Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field. Mandatory
- Minimum of three years’ active experience in community liaison and
engagement, specifically within pastoralist or refugee-hosting settings.
One (1) years’ experience in a humanitarian setup will be an added
advantage. Added Advantage
- Proven ability to navigate complex governance structures, including
Refugee Affairs Secretariat (RAS), MOH, and UNHCR protocols. Mandatory
- Fluency in Kiswahili and English is mandatory. Strong proficiency in
the Turkana language is highly preferred. Mandatory
- Willing to work and reside in Kakuma/Kalobeyei. Mandatory
- Experience in facilitating Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and
participatory research methods (e.g., body mapping, photovoice). Mandatory
- Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to build consensus
among diverse stakeholders. Skills & Competencies
- Communication skills Skills & Competencies
- Team player Skills & Competencies
How to Apply
