JOB DETAILS:

Salary Scale: UBL
Department: Community Services
Reference No.: KDSC/14/2025

Job Summary:
The Senior Community Development Officer will be responsible for implementing community development projects and programs in the district. This includes identifying community needs, planning development projects, coordinating with local stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth implementation of services aimed at improving the welfare of the community. The Officer will also help empower local communities through social and economic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, plan, and implement community development programs in the district.
• Work with local leaders and communities to identify development needs and opportunities.

• Coordinate community-based activities and programs to address local challenges.

• Monitor and evaluate the progress of community development projects.
• Ensure that community development efforts align with district and national goals.
• Provide training and guidance to community members on various development issues.

Qualifications and Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in community development or related work.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Karenga District Local Government
Office of the Secretary District Service Commission

P.O. Box 102, Kitgum – Uganda, Tel: +256 772 718541,
1. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant posts that exist in Karenga District Local Government.
2. Applications should be submitted in triplicate using PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) and should be addressed to the SECRETARY DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION, P.O. Box 102, Kitgum.
3. The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 16th January 2025 at 5:00 pm.
4. Application forms can be obtained from the District Service Commission offices Countywide and at Public Service Commission (PSC) offices, or can be downloaded from Public Service Commission Website ( www.publicservice.go.ug ).
5. Applicants should attach 3 copies of their Certified Certificates, Pass slips, academic transcripts, passport size photographs, and other relevant documents. Applicants should also indicate their telephone numbers and contact details, and should write their applications through the respective heads of departments.

NOTE:
For Job Description and Person Specification, please contact Public Service Commission Website ( www.publicservice.go.ug ).
Important Notice:
The Secretary District Service Commission DOES NOT SELL JOBS. Anyone who demands any bribe from a job applicant should be reported to the appropriate government authority like the RDC, DPC. Karenga has zero tolerance to corruption.
Secretary District Service Commission
Karenga District Local Government