Job Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Namayumba T/C)
Job Description
Ref. No. W/DSC/NY/11/3/2012 Vacancy: 01 Salary Scale: U4 Age limit: 24yrs and above
Person Specifications
• An honors degree in the Development Studies or any relevant Social Sciences from a recognized University or Institution.
• Should have communication skills
• Should have mobilization skills
• Should have project management and supervisory skills
Duties
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.
vii. Promoting the creation and growth of functional groups for the improved welfare of the population.
viii. Training communities in literacy programmes and income generating activities.
ix. Providing advising on the effective mobilization of the community for development
x. Sensitizing communities to adhere to existing legislation on gender and child rights.
How to Apply
Applications in triplicate, should be addressed and submitted to the Secretary, District Service Commission – Wakiso P.O. Box 7218, Kampala not later than Friday 25th May 2012 on PSC Application Form 3 (2008) obtainable from Public Service Commission – Kampala or Secretariats District Service Commission. Serving officers should route their applications through their Heads of Departments who should observe the closing date. Application must bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number.
Only PHOTOSTAT copies of academic certificates and testimonials and NOT originals must be attached to the applications.
Current coloured passport size photographs should be attached on each of the forms for proper identifications. Day time telephone contact numbers/E-mail address should be clearly indicated.
