Vacancy-Senior Community Development Officer Wanted In The Southern District Council

FROM: Council Secretary __________
Southern District Council K. Maruza
For/ CS
TEL: 5440 217
Fax: 5440 103

TO: Permanent Secretary – MLGRD
All Directors – MLGRD
All Council Secretaries
All Town Clerks
All Senior Assistant Council Secretaries

REF: SDC 4/3/9 III (185) February 21, 2018

VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER 05 OF 2018 – INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development employees for the below mentioned position tenable in SOUTHERN DISTRICT COUNCIL.

POST : SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
SALARY SCALE : D4 (P187, 716.00 – P207, 240.00 per annum)
LEAVE : 30 working days
QUALIFICATIONS : Diploma / Degree in Community Development or related fields
EXPERIENCE : At least six (6) years relevant work experience of which two (2) years must have been served as Community Development Officer I at C1 salary scale.
BENEFITS
• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme; Government pays 50%, Employee pays 50%. Contributory Pension Fund Scheme; Government contributes 15%, Employee 5% of basic salary.

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical Thinking and Visioning
• Building & Managing Relationships
• Deciding and Initiating action
• Managing performance
• Planning and execution
• Creativity and Innovation
• Quality Service Delivery
• Communicating Effectively

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• Monitors and supervises the implementation of community development programs at area of operation.
DUTIES
• Coordinates the establishment and management of organisations.
• Guides beneficiaries in preparation of project proposals for financial assistance.
• Promotes self-reliance and community participation in community based activities.
• Attends to community issues of high profiles.
• Collaborates and networks with stakeholders in the implementation of community development programmes.
• Manages communities in the change power structures and local democracy, challenge inequalities and the promotion of social justice.
• Represents the Division/Council on various fora to address community development related matters.
• Evaluates income generating projects and programmes aimed at rehabilitation of clients in the area of operation.
• Supervises, guides and appraises supervisees in accordance with the set standards and objectives.
• Prepares and submits progress reports on community development projects and programmes periodically.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

APPLICATIONS
• All Applicants should route their applications through Heads of Departments and Chief Executives; applications not so routed will not be considered
• Applicants should quote the number of the above circular and reference giving the following details:
 Full name, address and date of birth
 Qualification supported by certified copies of certificates (attach transcript), Omang (Date stamp should not be more than 6 months) and at least two recent (12 months or less) work related references.
 Brief Summary of careers with duties (CV).
 Date of first appointment, present post, grade and date of appointment thereof.
 Letter of appointment to the present post
Applications should be addressed to: COUNCIL SECRETARY
SOUTHERN DISTRICT COUNCIL
PRIVATE BAG 2
KANYE
CLOSING DATE: MARCH 12, 2018

NOTE: Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements need to apply. We are unable to respond to all applications, regrets will only be sent to applicants that would not be successful in the interview. Scanned, faxed and e-mailed applications will not be considered.

For more information regarding this advertisement contact the office of Human Resources at 5440217

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