Senior Community Development Officer
Lyantonde District Local Government
End Date Mar 22, 2013
Job Information
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant posts that exist in the service of Lyantonde District Local Government.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSC form 3(2008) to the Secretary DSC Lyantonde P.O.Box 10, Lyantonde, to be received not later than 22nd March 2013.
Application Forms are obtainable from Public service Commission offices 2nd floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue , Kampala and/any other office of the District Service Commission Country wide. Applicant should attach 3 sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and Testimonials, plus 3 recent certified passport size photographs.
Serving officers should route their applications through their Heads of Department and be informed of the closing date to avoid delays.
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications
An Honours Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development studies or Social Work and Social Administration or any related field from a recognized University or Institution.
(ii) Experience
Should have a working experience of at least 3 years at a level of a Community Development Officer in government or equivalent level of experience in a reputable organisation in the field of social development or community-based services.
Duties:
i. Coordinating the effective delivery of gender, culture and community based services in the District/ Urban Council;
ii. Supervising gender, culture and community centres and other community establishments;
iii. Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and local laws and policies on gender, labour and social development;
iv. Advising Council on matters regarding gender, culture and community social developments;
v. Liaising with NGOs, Community Based Organizations and other stakeholders on matters regarding gender, culture and community development;
