# Social Expert Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/social-expert Company: Unik Construction Engineering (M) Ltd Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Malawi Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-27 Expires: 2026-08-04 ## Job Description Home About Contact Jobs Blogs Login Home About Contact Jobs Blogs Login Home Jobs Social Expert Social Expert Posted on July 25, 2026 | Job ID: 3207 Application Deadline: 7 days left ### Job Description VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Unik Construction Engineering (M) LtdPOSITION: SOCIAL EXPERTLocation: DedzaProject: Periodic Maintenance/Rehabilitation of Golomoti-Monkey Bay/Mtakataka Turnoff (M10) Road to Bitumen Standard (30km Lot 1)Location: Dedza district, Malawi (site based)Report to: Project ManagerJob SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Social Expert to join our M10 road project team. You will be responsible for all community and social related matters on site, ensuring smooth relationship between the project, local communities, government authorities and other stakeholders, and full compliance with Malawi environmental and social regulations as well as Roads Authority requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesStakeholder & Community LiaisonMaintain regular communication with local village chiefs, community leaders, district council and government authorities (Environmental Affairs Department, District Valuation Office etc.)Act as the first point of contact for all community inquiries, complaints and grievances related to the projectEstablish and manage a transparent project grievance mechanism for local communitiesLand & Compensation ManagementCoordinate with relevant authorities for property and crop compensation for affected communities before construction startsAssess and document land, property and crop damages caused by construction activities, and follow up on fair compensationManage temporary land use for construction camps, borrow pits and detour roads, including community consultation and compensationSocial Compliance & Impact MitigationSupport the development and implementation of the Project Environmental and Social Management Plan (PEMP)Monitor construction impacts on local communities (dust, noise, traffic disruption, crop damage, access to water etc.) and work with construction team to put mitigation measures in placeEnsure compliance with all Malawian laws on social, environmental and labour mattersCoordinate with local health authorities to implement HIV/AIDS awareness and public health programs for project staff and surrounding communitiesCultural & Heritage ProtectionIdentify and protect cultural, historical and traditional sites along the road alignment (including graves, sacred sites etc.)Follow proper procedures if any archaeological or historical artefactare found during constructionReporting & DocumentationPrepare regular social performance reports for project management, the Roads Authority and supervision consultantsKeep proper records of all community meetings, compensation payments, grievances and resolutionsConduct social induction training for all new project staff on community relations and local cultural normsRequirementsMinimum Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Sociology, Community Development or related fieldAt least 2years working experience in social/community relations role on road construction or infrastructure projects in MalawiGood understanding of Malawi environmental and social regulations, Roads Authority ESG requirementsFluent in English and Chichewa (both written and spoken)Strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to work with rural communities and resolve conflictsWilling to be based full time on the Golomoti Dedza project site, not Lilongwe officeDemonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, grievance management, and compensation processes.Proficiency in basic computer skills (Word, Excel) for report preparation and documentation.How to ApplySend your CV and cover letter to: ma.alick@unikconst.com or hr.ma@unikconst.com or you can deliver by hand at our Head office situated at Golden Peacock Complex Floor Number 4Please indicate “Social Expert – M10 Project” in your email subject line.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 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