Community Development Officer
| Location | Mbale, Uganda |
| Date Posted | June 5, 2020 |
| Category |
Administration
Government Management |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Description
Job Title : Community Development Officer
Salary Scale : U4
Reports to : Sub-county chief
Responsible for : Assistant Community Development Officer
Job Purpose
To facilitate and empower communities for community development.
Key Outputs
i. Development programmes at the community level planned and budgeted for;
ii. Supervising staff that is involved in uplifting the social and economic welfare of local communities;
iii. Organized local communities to effectively participate in development initiatives;
iv. Communities sensitized on gender issues, social rights, roles and obligations;
v. Community development programmes and projects Monitored, evaluated and reported on;
vi. Equal participation of all communities in development programmes promoted;
vii. Creation and growth of functional groups for the improved welfare of the population promoted;
viii. Communities trained in literacy programmes and income generating activities;
ix. Advice provided on effective mobilization of the community for development; and
x. Communities sensitized on adhering to existing legislation on gender and child rights.
Key Functions
i. Planning and budgeting for development programmes at the community level;
ii. Supervising staff that is involved in uplifting the social and economic welfare of local communities;
iii. Organizing local communities to effectively participate in development initiatives;
iv. Sensitizing communities on gender issues, social rights, roles and obligations;
v. Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on community development programmes and projects;
vi. Promoting the equal participation of all communities in development programmes;
Skills
Coaching and mentoring;
Mobilization skills;
Accountability;
Concern for quality and standard;
Communicating effectively; and
Time management.
Education Requirements
An honors degree in the Development Studies, Arts, Social Sciences, Social work and Social Administration and Management Science from a recognized University or Institution.
Applying Instructions
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible Ugandans to fill the Vacant Post that exist in Mbale Municipal Local Government council. Applications must be filled in triplicate of PS6 Form NO.3 Revised (2008) and submitted to
the Secretary,
Mbale District Service Commission,
P.O Box 01
Mbale
The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified under the vacancy. Applicants should attach three recent passport size photographs. Those in government service should route their applications through the head of department who must he informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Serving officers should also attach copies of appointment, confirmation and promotion if any and must route their applications through their Head of Department. Applications should bear the title and reference number of the post applied For. All the qualifications required: Refer to the Job Descriptions / Scheme of service.