Community Development Officer Job Vacancy at Mbale District in Uganda

Job Title: Community Development Officer (7 Posts- Re-advertised)

Ref: DSC/CDO/MDLG; Salary scale: U4. Age Limit: 25 years and above.

Qualifications: Should hold an Honours Bachelor Degree in Development studies, social sciences, arts, social works and social administration or Arts , Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Duties: Planning and budgeting for development programmes at the community level; supervising staff that is involved in uplifting the social and economic welfare of local communities; organizing local communities to effectively participate in development initiatives; Sensitizing communities on gender issues, social rights, roles and obligations; Monitoring, evaluating and reporting; on community development programmes and projects.

Promoting the equal participation of all communities in development programmes; Promoting the creation and growth of function groups for the improved welfare of the population; Training communities in literacy programmes and income generating activities; Providing advice of the effective mobilization of the community for development and Sensitizing communities to adhere to existing legislation on gender and child rights.



How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following Posts, which exist in Mbale District Local Government.

Applications in triplicate on PSC Form 3 revised of 2008 can be obtained from the Office of the Secretaries District Service Commission or Public Service Commission and should be filled in own handwriting and addressed to the Secretary, District Service Commission P.O. Box 2434, Mbale to be received not later than 13th December 2012.

Applicants serving outside the Traditional Public Service/Local Governments are required to give 3 referees one of whom should be his / her current Employer; attach only photocopies of their certified Academic and Professional Certificates, 3 Passport size photographs recently taken and an up to date Curriculum Vitae.

Deadline: 13th  Dec 2012