Community Development Officer - 2 Posts at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements for Appointment: -

• A Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: -Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Gender and Development or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and,
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Mobilize the Public to attend and actively participate in Government programs and projects;
• Identify development and social and economic activities in the community;
• Create and update database for community groups;
• Vet and process of various proposal for purpose of consideration; in liaison with Community leaders,
• Set up educational support schemes in areas of deprivation,
• Identify needy learners amongst local young people, parents or families for bursary allocation;
• Identify, create and update database for vulnerable persons, families and groups in the community
• Arrange support for disadvantaged individuals and families;
• Publicity to promote the various county schemes, programs and project;
• Disseminate information amongst the various groups;
• Liaise with local communities and networks such as Social Inclusion Partnerships’ voluntary groups and charities to impact positive change in the community.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set target