Senior / Principal Social Scientist - Golder Associates

Preferred minimum qualifications and skillsets include:

• Masters’ degree in social sciences or equivalent.

• Demonstrable and progressive experience in the social sciences discipline (Social impact assessment, involuntary resettlement planning and compensation; livelihood restoration and stakeholder engagement).

• Applied understanding of, and proven experience in international and lender standards.

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in the broad social science consulting field.

• Progressive project experience in Ghana and West Africa.

• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite of software, MS Project

• A Ghanaian National, or holder of a valid transferable work permit will be an advantage

• Proven ability to build business and maintain strong client relationships.

• Demonstrate a high level of business acumen, to deal well with clients, work in multi-disciplinary teams, be problem solvers and be passionate about investing in their career growth.

• A high level of attention to detail, technically strong in your specialist field and with a recognised and growing professional profile

• Strong project management capabilities;

• Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to write well, and

• Multi lingual skills will be an advantage, particularly French

Initiative: we proactively do more than expected, seeking guidance when required, looking beyond the task at hand;

Enthusiastic: positive, eager, energetic, wanting to get involved;

Learning and growth: we invest in ourselves, we seek mentorship, we respond well to feedback, we want to learn and improve;

Willing to ask questions: we want to understand our business and that of our clients;

Versatile/flexible: we adapt, we are willing to try different things in pursuit of a solution;

Good communication: we express our ideas clearly, speak clearly and write well;

Detail and quality focus: we pay attention to detail, have a high standard of care in all they do, takes pride in their work, sets high standards for their work, pays attention to details, double checks their work;

Good judgement: we are confident to ask questions, we know when to and are willing to ask for help;

Organisation: we can prioritise our time and demands, we can juggle multiple tasks;

Work ethic: we can apply our education and experience to the benefit of our clients; and

Robust: we are pragmatic to work with and willing to work locally and abroad

• Own Vehicle
• Valid Driver’s Licence