Community Liaison Officer - Turkana County (Kakuma/Kalobeyei)

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. KEMRI has grown from its humble beginning over 40 years ago to become a regional leader in human health research.

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Community Liaison Officer - Turkana County (Kakuma/Kalobeyei)

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

Vacancy Requirements:

  • 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).    MandatoryStrong conflict resolution skills and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.    Skills & Competencies 
  • Communication skills    Skills & Competencies
  • Interpersonal skills    Skills & Competencies
  • Team player    Skills & Competencies

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00996?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 07/24/2026, 12:59 AM

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