Community Liaison Officer – Turkana Job KEMRI

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Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is hiring a Community Liaison Officer for the SHIELD study in Turkana. The role involves community entry, stakeholder engagement, and supporting qualitative research. Requires diploma, 3+ years community liaison experience in pastoralist/refugee settings, and fluency in Kiswahili and English.

• Lead community entry for SHIELD study in Turkana (Kakuma/Kalobeyei)
• Act as Secretariat for Community Advisory Board (CAB)
• Requires 3+ years community engagement in pastoralist/refugee contexts
• Mandatory fluency in Kiswahili and English; Turkana language preferred
• Based in Kakuma/Kalobeyei; experience with FGDs, photovoice, body mapping

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Job Title: Community Liaison Officer Date Posted: 10/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Middle Employer: KEMRI Industry: Project Management Salary: Open Location: Turkana Country: Kenya Deadline: 29/07/2026 Summary: 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 Click here to apply Browse Related Jobs: Community Liaison Officer Job Tana River Sugar Bura, Kenya Grants and Compliance Officer NGO Job Kakenya’s… Market Research Officer Job BURN, Ruiru, Kenya Chief Officer Job County Government of Kericho 🎯 Applying for This Job? Don’t Send a Generic CV. Don’t send the same CV to every job/employer. Have our recruitment team customize your CV to match the requirements of this specific job and improve your chances of getting an interview. Customise My CV For This Job . ⭐ 5-Star Reviews . Job Seeker Testimonials: Professionals Who Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing Since 2011, Kenyan professionals have trusted Corporate Staffing Services to help them secure employment with leading employers in Kenya and beyond. Read testimonials from candidates who have experienced our recruitment process firsthand and successfully gotten hired through our recruitment services. You Could Be Our Next Success Story . Read How They Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing GET A JOB FASTER! Applying for a Specific Job? Our recruiters will customise your CV to match the employer's requirements so you can get shortlisted. Customise My CV Used AI to Write Your CV but Not Getting Interviews? Get A FREE CV review and CV Upgrade, plus 3 months job search support from our recruitment team. Contact us today for Free CV Review Do You Have An Upcoming Interview? Get assistance from our experienced HR recruiters. Talk to our team for Interview Preparation & Coaching Browse Top Job Categories Accounting Jobs Administration Jobs Audit Jobs Banking Jobs Communication Jobs Credit Control Jobs Customer Service Jobs Director Jobs Driver Jobs Engineer Jobs Finance Jobs Graphic Designer Jobs Health & Safety Jobs Hotel Jobs Human Resource Jobs Information Technology Jobs Internships Jobs Journalism Jobs Legal Jo