Amos G. Gachanja

Environmental and Social (E&S) Consultant | Social Safeguards Specialist · Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Rwanda

A. Identity & Trust Layer

Nationality	Kenyan
Professional Board	International Association for Community Development (IACD)
Board Reg. Number	Mem No. 17258
Board Verification Link	Not provided
LinkedIn	linkedin.com/in/amosgachanja/

B. Technical Qualifications & Global Experience

Years of Experience	10+ years
Countries Worked	Kenya
Language Proficiency	English & Swahili
Education	 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Gender and Development at Kenyatta University (Second Class Honors) 2015  2016 - Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) From African Nazarene University 2018 – Certificate in Management from Kenya Institute of Management
Specializations	Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Social Safeguards, Resettlement Action Planning (RAP), Stakeholder Engagement (SEP), Socio-Economic Studies, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI), Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM)

C. Project Experience

Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study for the Construction of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Aug 2026–ongoing · Client: KenGen (World Bank Funded) · Role: Lead Sociologist

Leading the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), and social safeguard studies for the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Responsible for stakeholder engagement, socio-economic baseline studies, social risk assessment, community consultations, and preparation of safeguard instruments in compliance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).

Karen & Kahawa West Waste Stabilization Ponds Rehabilitation Project

Dec 2025–ongoing · Client: Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) · Role: Lead Sociologist / RAP Expert

Undertaking Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), socio-economic studies, stakeholder consultations, and livelihood restoration planning for rehabilitation and mechanization of wastewater treatment facilities.

Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR-Phase 2C)

Nov 2024–ongoing · Client: Kenya Railways Corporation · Role: Lead Sociologist / Socio-Economist Expert

Preparation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) through socio-economic surveys, household census, asset inventory, stakeholder engagement, livelihood restoration planning, and social safeguard reporting for one of Kenya's flagship railway projects.

Kenya Sustainable Towns Water Supply & Sanitation Programme

Jan 2024–May 2025 · Client: Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency · Role: Assistant Sociologist & RAP Expert

Leading socio-economic studies, stakeholder engagement, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), and social safeguard documentation for multiple urban water and sanitation projects.

Galana Kulalu Bridges, Access Roads & Internal Road Network

Jan 2023–Mar 2023 · Client: Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) · Role: Assistant Sociologist

Led stakeholder engagement, socio-economic baseline surveys, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), stakeholder mapping, and social impact assessment for major transport infrastructure development.

Kenol–Sagana–Marua Highway Improvement Project

Aug 2022–Jun 2026 · Client: Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) · Role: Assistant Sociologist

Provided construction-phase Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) monitoring, RAP implementation support, grievance management, livelihood restoration monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and community relations.

Naivasha Inland Container Depot (ICD)

Apr 2020–May 2020 · Client: Kenya Railways Corporation · Role: Sociologist

Conducted Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), socio-economic baseline studies, stakeholder mapping, public consultations, community engagement, and social safeguard documentation for the proposed Inland Container Depot.

Environmental & Social Impact Assessment for JKIA, Kisumu & Mombasa Airports

Jun 2018–Sep 2018 · Client: Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) · Role: Sociologist

Conducted stakeholder engagement, public participation, socio-economic studies, social impact assessment, and contributed to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for Kenya's major international airports.

D. Professional Pitch

Professional Headline

Elevator Pitch: I help developers, government agencies, and financiers deliver socially responsible infrastructure projects through expert environmental and social safeguards. With over 10 years of experience, I lead stakeholder engagement, public participation, RAPs, ESIAs, socio-economic assessments, and social risk management in compliance with Kenyan regulations and international standards, including the World Bank ESF and IFC Performance Standards. My focus is creating practical solutions that reduce project risks, strengthen community trust, and ensure successful project implementation

E. Rates & Availability

Hourly Rate (USD)	$15.00/hr
Availability	Available for hire